Phoenix building inspections

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Pre-pour / footing

   Underground plumbing/electrical, rebar, hold-downs, footing depth/width, and UFER grounding before concrete is poured (for detached ADUs)

2. 2

   Rough trades / framing

   Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, and framing inspected before insulation and drywall

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans; fixtures, devices, and equipment inspected at final

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 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. 2

   Rough trades / framing

   Rough plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, and framing (strap & brace) inspected before insulation and drywall

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans; fixtures, devices, smoke detectors, and equipment inspected at final

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

1. 1

   Change-in-Use Field Inspection

   Step 2 of a Change-in-Use Certificate of Occupancy without Construction: a field inspection billed at $195 per hour for inspection services, minimum $390 (2 hours), per PDD Fee Schedule Appendix A.2 page 39 item 5.d.

2. 2

   Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

   Once all required inspections have passed and the information is documented, a CofO is automatically generated if the project requires one; projects that do not require a new CofO receive a green tag signifying compliance with certain code requirements.

Applies to: Commercial / Multifamily Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Structural

   Foundation, structural, and rough-trade inspections during construction per the approved plans and the 2024 PBCC

2. 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. 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. 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. 1

   Footing (if required)

   Footing inspection before concrete pour for masonry fences/walls and retaining walls requiring a structural footing

2. 2

   Final

   Final inspection of the completed fence or wall per approved plans

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Fire Sprinkler System Inspection

   Inspection of an installed or modified NFPA 13 / 13R automatic sprinkler system, billed separately from plan review (minimum $390 / 2 hours for installation of the first 40,000 sq ft). Requested by calling the assigned fire area inspector directly, at least 48 hours in advance because the contractor must be onsite.

2. 2

   Fire Alarm System Inspection

   Inspection of an installed or modified fire alarm and detection system (add minimum $487.50 / 2.5 hours for the first 40,000 sq ft; minimum $195 / 1 hour for monitoring only). Fire inspections occur in conjunction with building inspections to assure appropriate fire and life safety installations and modifications.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 1

   Pre-deck / structural

   Pool shell, bonding/grounding, and plumbing inspected before deck per the 2024 ISPSC

2. 2

   Final / Barrier

   Final inspection including pool barrier/enclosure compliance before the pool is placed in service

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Initial Sign Inspection

   Included with the sign permit fee; the first re-inspection to verify corrections is also included at no additional charge (PDD Fee Schedule, Appendix A.2, page 17, item 2.a).

2. 2

   Electric Component Inspection

   Separate inspection of the electrical components of an electric sign, billed at $195 per sign (PDD Fee Schedule, Appendix A.2, page 17, item 1.c).

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