Cave Creek building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Cave Creek, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 37622 N. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
- Phone
- 480-488-1400 (Main); 480-488-6637 / 480-488-6622 (Building Official / Building Department); 480-488-6631 (Plans Examiner)
- Office hours
- Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All permit applications, plan reviews, inspection requests, and payments must be submitted through the Town's online portal, the SmartGov Community Platform (twn-cavecreek-az.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home) — effective as the Town's exclusive permitting channel per the Town's Online Permitting and Inspection Service notice.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- ALL permit applications, plan reviews, inspection requests, and payments must go through the Town's SmartGov Community Platform online portal — there is no walk-in or email-only permitting path described on the Town's site. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour; verifies footing depth/size, reinforcing steel, foundation plate bolting
- 2
Underslab Plumbing / Underfloor
Underground plumbing and underfloor space ventilation before slab or floor closure
- 3
Framing
Structural framing, shear/roof sheathing, connections per 2024 IRC and Town Design Criteria
- 4
Insulation
Verifies insulation R-values and Building Thermal Envelope per 2018 IECC (Chapters R1-R5, as adopted by the Town in place of the 2024 IECC residential chapters)
- 5
Drywall
Lath/gypsum board inspection before taping/finishing
- 6
Plumbing Rough / Mechanical / Fuel Gas Piping
Rough-in plumbing, mechanical, and gas piping trades
- 7
Final
All trades and final building inspection complete per approved plans
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
- 1
Underground / Rough Sprinkler Piping
Underground supply piping and rough sprinkler branch lines, required prior to the rough frame inspection per the Commercial Plan Submittal Guidelines
- 2
Hydrostatic Test
Pressure test of sprinkler piping per IFC/NFPA standards before concealment
- 3
Fire Alarm Rough-In
Alarm device and wiring placement, reviewed alongside the project's electrical rough-in inspection
- 4
Final / Acceptance Test
Final flow test and fire alarm functional/acceptance test verifying system operation before occupancy
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underslab / Underfloor Plumbing
Before concrete pour or floor closure — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Plumbing Rough Trade
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 3
Plumbing Final
Fixtures connected, water heater relief valve and gas connections verified, no leaks
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for additions
- 2
Framing
Structural connections to existing structure
- 3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans
Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
- 1
Pre-Gunite / Steel
Rebar and plumbing placement before gunite/shotcrete for in-ground pools
- 2
Barrier/Fence
Verifies pool barrier compliance with A.R.S. § 36-1681 before pool is filled
- 3
Final
Completed pool/spa and barrier verified against approved plans
Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy for Change of Use Group
- 1
Change of Use Walkthrough
Verifies life-safety compliance (egress, occupant load, fire alarm/sprinkler coverage as applicable) for the new occupancy classification where no construction is involved
- 2
Final (where construction is involved)
Standard final building inspection against approved plans, applicable when the change of use includes construction/alteration work permitted under the Commercial Building Permit
Applies to: Commercial Sign Permit
- 1
Footing (freestanding/monument signs)
Verifies footing depth/size and anchor bolt placement before concrete pour for ground-mounted or monument signs
- 2
Final
Verifies completed sign installation, structural attachment, and electrical connections (if illuminated) against approved plans, per Town of Cave Creek Building & Fire Safety Department inspection stages (Zoning Ordinance § 9.5.D)
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections (AFCI/GFCI) verified per 2023 NEC
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
New circuit wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed, if applicable
- 2
Final
Charger unit installed, panel labeled, protections (AFCI/GFCI) verified per 2023 NEC
Applies to: Fence and Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill
- 2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Mechanical Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified
Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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