El Mirage building inspections

Applies to: Residential Addition / Garage Conversion / Patio Enclosure Permit

1. 1

   Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Rough

   Before walls are closed

2. 2

   Framing and Structural

   Structural connections to existing structure

3. 3

   Plumbing Top Out

   Plumbing stacks and vents verified before cover

4. 4

   Energy (Insulation)

   Insulation verified before drywall

5. 5

   Final

   Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Accessory Buildings)

1. 1

   Footings/Foundation

   Before concrete pour

2. 2

   Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Rough

   Before walls are closed

3. 3

   Framing and Structural

   Structural framing and connections per 2018 IRC and City of El Mirage Design Criteria

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued ($100/house residential)

Applies to: Commercial Sign Permit (Wall, Monument/Pylon, Awning, Temporary Banner)

1. 1

   Footing (freestanding/monument signs only)

   Before concrete pour, for freestanding or monument sign foundations

2. 2

   Electrical (illuminated signs only)

   Wiring and connections verified before energizing an illuminated sign

3. 3

   Final

   Completed sign verified against the approved sign permit and Chapter 154 standards

Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Before concrete pour, for fences and retaining walls

2. 2

   Pilasters (masonry only)

   For masonry/block fences

3. 3

   Final

   Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System & Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough (underground/concealed piping or wiring)

   Sprinkler underground/rough piping or fire alarm rough wiring verified before concealment

2. 2

   Hydrostatic Test / Device Test

   Sprinkler system hydrostatic pressure test, or fire alarm device/panel functional test, witnessed by the Fire Marshal or designee

3. 3

   Final Acceptance

   Fire Marshal final acceptance test/sign-off; Sprinklered and Alarm status (Yes/No) recorded on the Certificate of Occupancy Sign-Off Sheet

Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Gunite

   Excavation, steel/rebar, and plumbing verified before shotcrete/gunite application — see Pool Inspections Checklist

2. 2

   Pre-Plaster

   Verified before interior finish is applied — see Pool Inspections Checklist

3. 3

   Final

   Barrier/fencing compliance and equipment verified

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-demolition

   Verifies utilities have been located

2. 2

   Final

   Verifies all building components have been removed, including footings and trash/debris

Applies to: Electrical Permit (Panel Replacement/Repair)

1. 1

   Electrical Rough (with new construction)

   Wiring and panel connections before walls are closed, if applicable

2. 2

   Clearance or Final

   Panel labeled, connections verified per 2017 NEC as amended

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as General Electrical Permit)

1. 1

   Electrical Rough (if concealed wiring)

   Charger circuit wiring before concealment, if applicable

2. 2

   Clearance or Final

   EVSE installed, GFCI/disconnect and connections verified per 2017 NEC Article 625 as amended

Applies to: Heating & Air Conditioning Repair or Replacement Permit

1. 1

   Rough Mechanical/Electric

   Ductwork, equipment placement, and electrical connections before cover

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, clearances, condensate disposal, and combustion air verified

Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Permit

1. 1

   Electrical Clearance/Derate (if applicable)

   Main panel de-rate verification before energizing, if applicable

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment installation, grounding and bonding, warning signage, and electrical clearance verified

Applies to: Water Heater / Water Supply Line / Sewer Line Permit

1. 1

   Rough Plumbing

   Before cover, for sewer line and water supply line work

2. 2

   Final

   Water heater connections, relief valve discharge, and expansion tank verified; sewer/water line final