Fountain Hills building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- Town Hall, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- Phone
- 480-816-5123
- Office hours
- Building Safety office hours for plan review, phone calls, front counter assistance and building code questions: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Inspections are conducted 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Town of Fountain Hills only accepts permit applications online through T.O.P.P.S. (Town's Online Permitting and Planning System), a Citizenserve-hosted portal; there is no walk-in/paper submittal option. Source: Town of Fountain Hills Building Safety page (fountainhillsaz.gov/204/Building-Safety) and Building Permit Forms & Checklists page (fountainhillsaz.gov/502/Building-Permit-Forms-Checklists).
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions)
- 1
Stormwater / Limits Fence
Prior to permit issuance — BMPs, inlets, trackout pad and site limits fence per copy of site plan
- 2
Footing
Prior to placing concrete — copies of compaction tests required
- 3
Foundation
Prior to placing concrete or grout — required hold-downs installed, all steel tied, elevation set
- 4
Under-Slab Plumbing/Heating/Electric
Before fill placement; all piping under test
- 5
Pre-Slab
Before concrete is placed — pipes sleeved, footings formed
- 6
Roof Diaphragm Nailing / Wall Shear Nailing
Prior to dry-in — stamped truss calcs and ladder on site; windows installed, flashed, NFRC-labeled
- 7
Rough Framing / Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical
Before top-out — gas/DWV/water under test, boxes/panel/service made up, gas appliance venting installed
- 8
Insulation
Before drywall — per approved plans
- 9
Drywall
After all insulation approved, before taping
- 10
Final Grade & Site Improvements / Landscaping
Before building final — site plan on site, landscape plan complete
- 11
Final Building
Gas/electric meters set, appliances operational, blower door test results provided
Applies to: Plumbing Permit (Water Heater / Minor)
- 1
Under-Slab Plumbing
Before fill placement — all piping under test, sticker on cleanout for tie-in
- 2
Rough Plumbing
Gas, DWV and water under test, before walls closed
- 3
Sewer Final
Before building final — sticker in panel
- 4
Final Building
Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified
Applies to: Swimming Pool & Spa Permit
- 1
Limits Fence
Prior to permit issuance — provide copy of site plan showing temporary construction barrier
- 2
Pre-Slab / Plumbing
Pipes sleeved before concrete; pool plumbing under test
- 3
Permanent Power / Electrical
Pool electrical panel, bonding, and GFCI protection verified
- 4
Final Building
Barrier compliance, VGBA anti-entrapment devices, and equipment verified
Applies to: Electrical Permit (Minor / One-Discipline)
- 1
Rough Electrical
Boxes, panel and service made up, before walls are closed
- 2
Permanent Power
When top-out is approved; 2-20 amp GFCI receptacles installed
- 3
Final Building
Gas/electric meters set, appliances operational
Applies to: Residential Remodel Permit
- 1
Rough Framing/Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical
Structural connections to existing structure, per the Town's 2024 Required Inspections list
- 2
Insulation / Drywall
Before and after drywall per approved plans
- 3
Final Building
Completed work verified against approved plans
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover, per the Town's standard electrical rough-in inspection practice
- 2
Final Electrical
EVSE unit connections, breaker/disconnect, and grounding verified before energizing
Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Retaining Wall Footings
Prior to placing concrete or grout — reinforcement, forms, and shoring in place
- 2
Final Building
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
- 1
Rough Inspection
All system components in place and secured, connected to the permanent water supply, approved 24x36 fire sprinkler plans on-site, and a cold-water test at a minimum of 200 psi for 2 hours showing no visible leakage or pressure reduction (residential/NFPA 13D systems); witnessed by the Fountain Hills Fire Department
- 2
Final Inspection
System flowed to verify activation of the flow switch and alarm bell; hydraulic design placard in place at the riser; spare sprinklers present in the riser compartment
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Minor Replacement)
- 1
Rough Mechanical
All gas appliance venting installed; installation manual and duct leakage report provided if required
- 2
Final Building
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic & Energy Storage Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final Building
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, interconnection point, and rapid-shutdown labeling verified
Final inspection only: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy, Sign Permit
Re-inspection fees
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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