Lake Havasu City building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 2330 McCulloch Boulevard N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Phone: 928-453-4148
Email: builderinfo@lhcaz.gov
Office hours: Building Official: Steve Blake (928-854-0716, blakesm@lhcaz.gov). Plans Examiners: Jerry Amann (928-854-0746, Amannj@lhcaz.gov) and Sylvia Butch. Combo Building Inspector/Plans Examiners: Chris Hayes, George Langley. Building Inspectors: Josh Boothe, Brian Drosselmeyer. Permit Technician Lead: Kristin Warren (buildingpermits@lhcaz.gov). Applications are submitted through the City's online MaintStar Customer Self Service portal (h2.maintstar.co/lakehavasu/Portal) or in person at the Development Services Department front counter, 2330 McCulloch Blvd N. Plan review does not begin until the City has verified the application submittal is complete; completeness review itself takes 7-10 business days before the formal plan-review clock starts. Source: City of Lake Havasu City Building Permits page (lhcaz.gov/229/Building-Permits and lhcaz.gov/development-permitting/building) and 2024 Code Letter to Contractors (Steven Blake, LHC Building Official, rev. 09-08-2025).
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed; building sewer 10-foot-head water test per IPC 312.7 amendment
3
Final
Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Garage / Patio Cover Permit

1
Foundation/Footing
Required before concrete pour for additions
2
Framing
Structural connections to the existing structure, brace-wall requirements per City Brace Wall Policy
3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling / New Construction)

1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
2
Framing
Structural framing, brace-wall connections per Lake Havasu City Brace Wall Policy, truss-to-wall connections, egress, per 2024 IRC and City Design Criteria
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; a building placement survey verifying the structure's location against approved plans/required setbacks is required (IRC R108.5 amendment)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, SPD and GFCI/AFCI protections verified per 2023 NEC as adopted

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final
EVSE circuit, breaker/disconnect, and NEC Article 625 compliance verified against approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified, roof-hatch/landing compliance for roof-mounted equipment

Applies to: Residential Pool and Spa Permit

1
Steel/Bonding
Reinforcing steel placement and bonding at four equal perimeter points, before gunite/shotcrete or concrete placement
2
Final
Barrier/enclosure compliance, electrical clearances, and equipment installation verified

Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, grounding, and exterior disconnect location verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 Lake Havasu City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Lake Havasu City building permits

Lake Havasu City building permits Plumbing Permit Residential Addition / Remodel / Garage / Patio Cover Permit Residential Building Permit (Single-Family Dwelling / New Construction)Electrical Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Residential Pool and Spa Permit Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Demolition Permit Re-Roofing Permit

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