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Glendale building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone
623-930-2800
Email
permits@glendaleaz.com
Office hours
Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16)
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single Family / Custom Home)

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete is poured; inspector verifies footings, rebar, hold-downs, and underground plumbing/electrical placement. Call for inspection before 5 a.m. for same-day scheduling.

  2. 2

    Rough Framing and Trades

    After rough framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, and rough mechanical are complete but before insulation or drywall; frame inspection verifies structure, ties and clips, headers and lintels.

  3. 3

    Insulation

    After insulation is installed, before drywall is applied; per the Technical Guideline Single-Family Insulation Inspection published by Glendale Building Safety.

  4. 4

    Final

    When all work is complete; inspector verifies plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, HVAC equipment, smoke detectors, and all life-safety elements. A green tag confirms code compliance; a red tag requires corrections and re-inspection.

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing (detached ADU)

    Before concrete is poured for the ADU's footings

  2. 2

    Rough Framing and Trades

    After rough framing, rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical complete; before insulation and drywall

  3. 3

    Final

    When all work is complete per approved plans and Zoning Clearance Letter requirements

Applies to: Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Structural

    Before concrete is poured; structural elements inspected

  2. 2

    Rough Trades

    Rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspected before concealment

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    After all work is complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon successful final inspection

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

  1. 1

    Rough / Underground Inspection

    Inspection of underground fire line piping and rough sprinkler/alarm wiring before concealment

  2. 2

    Hydrostatic Test

    Sprinkler piping tested at 200 psi for a minimum of two hours with all piping visible from floor level

  3. 3

    Final Fire Inspection

    Final acceptance test of the completed sprinkler or alarm system before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing (if applicable)

    For additions involving new foundation work: before concrete is poured

  2. 2

    Rough Framing and Trades

    After rough framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; before insulation and drywall

  3. 3

    Final

    When all work is complete per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Before insulation and drywall; all wiring in walls inspected before concealment per Glendale's code: 'No portion of the work may be concealed, covered or put into use until it has been passed by the City of Glendale Building Inspector.'

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    After all wiring is complete, outlets, switches, fixtures, and panels inspected

Applies to: Fence / Wall Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation

    Before concrete is poured for fence footings or wall foundations

  2. 2

    Final

    After fence or wall construction is complete

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Before insulation and drywall; all ductwork and mechanical rough-in inspected before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    After all equipment is installed and system is operational

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough Plumbing

    Before concrete is poured over underground plumbing, and before plumbing is concealed in walls or floor

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

    After all fixtures are installed and system is complete

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy, Demolition Permit, EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit, Sign Permit

Glendale building permits

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