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Unincorporated Maricopa County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified 2026-06-29 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
301 W. Jefferson, Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone
602-506-3301
Email
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • For inspections: contact the assigned inspector listed in Permit Center ONLY on the date of your scheduled inspection. General scheduling questions: call 602-506-3301. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure))
  • Inspection scheduling: contact the assigned inspector listed in Permit Center ONLY on the date of your scheduled inspection. For general information and scheduling questions call 602-506-3301. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour — verify footing depth, dimensions, and reinforcement per 2018 IRC/IBC

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation installed per 2018 IECC/IRC requirements before wall cover

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued. Schedule via Permit Center or call 602-506-3301.

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel)

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour — per 2018 IBC

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After structural framing complete, before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

Applies to: Pool / Spa Permit (In-Ground and Above-Ground)

  1. 1

    Steel / Shell (Pre-gunite)

    Verify rebar, rough plumbing, and pool shell before gunite or shotcrete application per 2018 IRC/IBC

  2. 2

    Pool Barrier Inspection

    Pool barrier must be inspected and approved per Local Additions and Addenda Section 3109 and pool barrier requirements BEFORE the pool is plastered or filled with water

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete; pool filled; equipment operational; barrier fully in place

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Roof-Mounted and Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic)

  1. 1

    Roof-mounted: Building Inspection

    Included in flat-fee permit; scheduled through Permit Center. Verify installation per approved plans and 2017 NEC.

  2. 1

    Ground-mounted: Pre-issuance / Upfront Inspection

    Included in flat-fee permit for ground-mounted systems under 6 feet. Additional inspections may be required depending on site drainage conditions.

  3. 2

    Final

    System fully installed and operational; all wiring complete per 2017 NEC; utility interconnection verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service Inspection

    After wiring installed before wall cover; or service equipment installed before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    All electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service Inspection

    EVSE circuit and panel/service work inspected before wall cover or energizing, per adopted 2017 NEC

  2. 2

    Final

    EVSE equipment mounting, bonding/grounding, and operation complete

Applies to: Fence / Block Wall Permit

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection

    Before concrete pour for block wall footings — verify depth and dimensions per county fence detail standards

  2. 2

    Final

    Wall or fence fully constructed per approved plans and county fence details

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Equipment installed and ductwork complete before wall cover or concealment per 2018 IMC

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified per 2018 IMC/IFGC

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Gas Piping Pressure Test

    Required before concealing gas piping — verify no leaks under test pressure per 2018 IFGC

  2. 2

    Final Plumbing

    All plumbing work complete and operational per 2018 IPC/IFGC

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)Reinspection/failed inspection · Local Additions and Addenda (Building-Residential Failed Inspection)
$150 per residential reinspection
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel)Reinspection/failed inspection · Local Additions and Addenda (Building-Commercial Failed Inspection)
$250 per commercial reinspection

Unincorporated Maricopa County building permits

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