Phoenix building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 200 West Washington Street, 2nd/3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-262-7811
Email: pdd@phoenix.gov
Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City business hours), except major holidays
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Home / Custom Residence)

1
Pre-pour (underground / footing)
Before any concrete is poured: underground plumbing and electrical, rebar for foundations, required hold-downs for structural elements, depth and width of footings, and placement of electrical grounding (UFER) are inspected.
2
Rough framing (strap & brace)
After rough framing is completed: framing members for spacing and size, ties and clips, headers and lintels, and shear wall location and size are inspected.
3
Pre-drywall (rough trades)
Before insulation and drywall: rough plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems; windows checked for safety glazing and energy requirements; exterior water-proof covering (before stucco); if a tile roof, the roof should be loaded and truss calculations onsite.
4
Final
When the interior is drywalled: counters and cabinets, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets and lights, heating registers and return-air grills, smoke detectors, doors and windows, gas vents and combustion-air grills, HVAC equipment, and the water meter are inspected. After a successful final, the gas and electrical utilities are notified to turn on service.

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1
Pre-pour / footing
Underground plumbing/electrical, rebar, hold-downs, footing depth/width, and UFER grounding before concrete is poured (for detached ADUs)
2
Rough trades / framing
Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, and framing inspected before insulation and drywall
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; fixtures, devices, and equipment inspected at final

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Pre-pour / footing (if foundation work)
For additions involving new foundation: underground plumbing/electrical, rebar, hold-downs, footing depth/width, and UFER grounding before concrete is poured
2
Rough trades / framing
Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, and framing (strap & brace) inspected before insulation and drywall
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; fixtures, devices, smoke detectors, and equipment inspected at final

Applies to: Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit

1
Foundation / Structural
Foundation, structural, and rough-trade inspections during construction per the approved plans and the 2024 PBCC
2
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspection of all code-required construction; Certificate of Occupancy issued at conclusion (Temporary or Partial CofO available for a fee)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Pre-pour (underground electrical / UFER) — per the residential inspection sequence
Before any concrete is poured, underground electrical and the placement of electrical grounding (UFER) are inspected. Phoenix does not publish an electrical-only inspection sequence; electrical is inspected within the published residential inspection critical points (Residential Inspections page).
2
Final (electrical outlets and lights) — per the residential inspection sequence
At final, electrical outlets and lights are among the items inspected when the interior is drywalled. After a successful final, the electrical utility is notified to turn on service (Residential Inspections page).

Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

1
Footing (if required)
Footing inspection before concrete pour for masonry fences/walls and retaining walls requiring a structural footing
2
Final
Final inspection of the completed fence or wall per approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Pre-drywall (rough mechanical) — per the residential inspection sequence
Before insulation and drywall, rough mechanical is inspected. Phoenix does not publish a mechanical-only inspection sequence; mechanical is inspected within the published residential inspection critical points (Residential Inspections page).
2
Final (HVAC equipment, registers, gas vents) — per the residential inspection sequence
At final, heating registers and return-air grills, gas vents and combustion-air grills, and HVAC equipment are among the items inspected when the interior is drywalled (Residential Inspections page).

Applies to: Plumbing Permit (incl. Water Heater)

1
Pre-pour (underground plumbing) — per the residential inspection sequence
Before any concrete is poured, underground plumbing is inspected. Phoenix does not publish a plumbing-only inspection sequence; plumbing is inspected within the published residential inspection critical points (Residential Inspections page).
2
Final (plumbing fixtures and water meter) — per the residential inspection sequence
At final, plumbing fixtures and the water meter are among the items inspected when the interior is drywalled (Residential Inspections page).

Applies to: Residential Pool / Spa Permit

1
Pre-deck / structural
Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck per the 2024 ISPSC
2
Final / Barrier
Final inspection including pool barrier/enclosure compliance before the pool is placed in service

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Electric Vehicle Charger (EVSE) Permit, Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — SolarAPP+

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Home / Custom Residence)Re-inspection / inspection called before work ready · PDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Inspection Fees. Initial inspection and first re-inspection to verify corrections are included with the permit fee.

$195 each (second and subsequent re-inspections, inspections called before work was ready, or inspections that cannot be made due to no access)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Phoenix building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Phoenix building permits

Phoenix building permits Residential Building Permit (New Home / Custom Residence)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit Residential Addition / Remodel Permit Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit Electrical Permit Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Plumbing Permit (incl. Water Heater)Residential Pool / Spa Permit Demolition Permit Electric Vehicle Charger (EVSE) Permit Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — SolarAPP+

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