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Avondale building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Avondale, Arizona.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone
623-333-4000
Email
buildingservices@avondaleaz.gov
Office hours
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Building Services Division, per the City's Building Services Division page); City Hall / Development Services counter hours are Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM per the City's Contact Us footer (City Hall operates a compressed 4-day, 10-hour workweek). Applications are submitted electronically via the Avondale Citizen Portal (Accela Citizen Access). Building Official: Benjamin Carr (bcarr@avondaleaz.gov), per the 2025 Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) Directory.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Per the City of Avondale Development Services Review Timelines (A.R.S. § 9-835 compliance document, revised 10/31/2024, effective 06/10/2024), Building Division applications get 16 business days for 1st review and 8 business days for each subsequent review; the City's business week is Monday–Thursday. Applications received before 3 p.m. start the clock that day; after 3 p.m. the clock starts the next business day. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • Inspections are scheduled via SELECTXT (text (833) 324-1348 with SCHEDULE/CANCEL/RESCHEDULE/RESULTS) or the Selectron Building Inspection website; next-business-day inspections must be requested by 4:00 p.m. Inspections run Monday–Thursday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., closed Fridays and City holidays. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • The City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Development Services Review Timelines document (revised 10/31/2024, effective 06/10/2024) sets a SINGLE flat Building Division timeline of 16 business days for 1st review and 8 business days for each subsequent review — Avondale does not publish the tiered 'Residential Standard vs. Residential Misc.' timeline categories seen in some neighboring cities' guideline documents. The City's business week for this calculation is Monday–Thursday, and applications received after 3 p.m. start the clock the next business day. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation (Layout/Setbacks, Footing/Ufer, Stem, Pre-Slab)

    SELECTXT codes 100-125; required before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Underground/Soils (Under-Slab Plumbing/Electrical, UG Building Sewer/Water/Electric/Gas Service)

    SELECTXT codes 140-180

  3. 3

    Rough (Shear Wall, Roof Truss/Nail, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electric, Framing)

    SELECTXT codes 200-245, before walls are closed

  4. 4

    Wall Cover / Insulation

    SELECTXT codes 250-340: window/door flashing, water-resistant barrier, drywall/lath nail, insulation

  5. 5

    Final Combination (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Insulation, Building, Gas)

    SELECTXT code 640; Certificate of Occupancy issued after approval

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy Permit

  1. 1

    Final Building / Final Combination

    Verifies any permitted work (if applicable) against approved plans; SELECTXT code 630/640 per this record's other Building Division entries

  2. 2

    Engineering Final (On-Site/Off-Site)

    Engineering Division sign-off on the Certificate of Occupancy Sign-Off Sheet; approval provided is limited to C of O processing and does not release separate Engineering permit/subdivision-improvement obligations

  3. 3

    Fire & Medical Final (Site and Occupiable Area)

    Coordinated at (623) 333-6020 per the Certificate of Occupancy Sign-Off Sheet

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Under-Slab Plumbing / UG Building Sewer / UG Water Service

    SELECTXT codes 150, 165, 170; before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing

    SELECTXT code 215; after pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final Plumbing

    SELECTXT code 615; fixtures connected, no leaks

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / ADU Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Required before concrete pour for additions/ADUs (SELECTXT 100-125)

  2. 2

    Rough (Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical)

    SELECTXT 200-245

  3. 3

    Final Combination

    SELECTXT 640; Certificate of Occupancy required before the ADU may legally be occupied

Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Soils

    SELECTXT code 140/150-180 combination as applicable for pool plumbing/electrical rough-in before gunite/shotcrete

  2. 2

    Fence (Barrier)

    SELECTXT code 130 (rough) and 650 (final fence); verifies the 5-foot minimum barrier height and self-closing/latching gate requirements before the pool holds water unsupervised

  3. 3

    Final Building

    SELECTXT code 630; completed pool/spa verified against approved plans and ISPSC barrier requirements

Applies to: Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough / Underground Sprinkler Piping

    Verifies pipe sizing, hangers, and underground supply piping before concealment or backfill

  2. 2

    Final Fire Sprinkler / Fire & Medical Final (Site and Occupiable Area)

    Final Fire & Medical sign-off, coordinated at (623) 333-6020 per the City's Certificate of Occupancy Sign-Off Sheet; required before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electric

    SELECTXT code 220 (residential) / 220-235 (commercial: includes Service Entrance Section, Distribution Panels, Other Electric); wiring and panel connections before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final Electrical & Clearance to Connect

    SELECTXT code 620; devices installed and panel labeled, protections verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: Fire Alarm, Detection & Notification System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Wiring / Device Placement

    Verifies conductor type, device spacing, and panel/wiring installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Fire Alarm Test / Fire & Medical Final (Site and Occupiable Area)

    Functional alarm test and final Fire & Medical sign-off, coordinated at (623) 333-6020 per the City's Certificate of Occupancy Sign-Off Sheet; required before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical (HVAC)

    SELECTXT code 210; ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical HVAC

    SELECTXT code 610; equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified

Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final Solar PV

    SELECTXT code 670; panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit, Re-Roofing Permit, Sign Permit (Permanent / Temporary)

Avondale building permits

Avondale building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy PermitPlumbing PermitResidential Addition / Remodel / ADU PermitSwimming Pool / Spa PermitAutomatic Fire Sprinkler System PermitElectrical PermitFire Alarm, Detection & Notification System PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitResidential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitDemolition PermitEV Charger / EVSE Installation PermitRe-Roofing PermitSign Permit (Permanent / Temporary)

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