Unincorporated Mohave County building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 3250 E. Kino Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409 (mailing: PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000)
Phone: 928-757-0903
Email
Office hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, closed County-designated holidays. Development Services Director: Scott Holtry. Chief Building Official: Trevor Bies. Contact form at https://forms.mohave.gov/Departments/Contact-Development-Services. Note: the Development Services/Building Division office is physically located at 3250 E. Kino Avenue — distinct from the Mohave County Administration Building at 700 W. Beale Street, which houses the Board of Supervisors and other county offices; both addresses appear in county materials and were independently cross-checked to confirm the Building Division's own location.
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Call the dedicated gas-line inspection number (928-757-0904) directly to schedule gas piping inspections rather than the main Building Division line. (Plumbing / Mechanical Permit)

Inspection sequence

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

1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — verify footing depth, dimensions, and reinforcement per 2018 IRC/IBC
2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover
3
Insulation
Insulation installed per IRC Chapter 11 (RE) Energy Efficiency requirements before wall cover (residential energy code is taken from IRC Ch. 11, not IECC)
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued per 2018 IRC §R110.1

Applies to: Commercial / Non-Residential Building Permit

1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — per 2018 IBC
2
Framing / Structural
After structural framing complete, before wall cover
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

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

1
Steel/Shell (Pre-Gunite)
Verify rebar, rough plumbing, and pool shell before gunite/shotcrete placement per 2018 ISPSC/IRC/IBC
2
Pool Barrier Inspection
Barrier and gate/latch hardware must be inspected and approved per ISPSC §305 amendments (A.R.S. § 36-1681) BEFORE the pool holds water
3
Final
All work complete; pool filled; equipment operational; barrier fully in place and compliant

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In / Service Inspection
After wiring installed before wall cover; or service equipment installed before energizing
2
Final
All electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In / Service Inspection
EVSE circuit and any service/panel work inspected before wall cover or energizing, per adopted 2017 NEC
2
Final
EVSE equipment mounting, bonding/grounding, and operation complete

Applies to: Fence / Block Wall / Retaining Wall Permit

1
Footing Inspection
Before concrete pour for block wall or retaining wall footings, where a permit is required
2
Final
Wall or fence fully constructed per approved plans (permitted walls only)

Applies to: Manufactured Home / Factory-Built Building Permit

1
Electrical Service / Attachment Inspection
Verify electrical service and all attachments/affixtures comply with 2017 NEC and adopted codes per Ordinance 2021-03 Section 3(E)
2
Final
Installation complete and compliant; Certificate of Occupancy issued where applicable

Applies to: Plumbing / Mechanical Permit

1
Rough-In
Piping/ductwork/equipment installed before concealment; gas piping pressure-tested before concealing per 2018 IFGC
2
Final
All plumbing/mechanical work complete and operational per 2018 IPC/IMC/IFGC

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Residential and Non-Residential)

1
Rough-In / Installation Inspection
First of two included inspections — verify mounting, wiring, and equipment installation per 2017 NEC
2
Final
Second of two included inspections — system fully operational, utility interconnection verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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 Unincorporated Mohave County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Unincorporated Mohave County building permits

Unincorporated Mohave County building permits Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)Commercial / Non-Residential Building Permit Pool / Spa Permit (In-Ground and Above-Ground)Electrical Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Fence / Block Wall / Retaining Wall Permit Manufactured Home / Factory-Built Building Permit Plumbing / Mechanical Permit Solar PV Permit (Residential and Non-Residential)Demolition Permit

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