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

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901
Phone
928-532-4053
Email
jwilhelm@showlowaz.gov
Office hours
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (or by appointment), per the City of Show Low Building Safety page. The general Permits & Applications page separately lists City Hall hours as Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (excluding holidays), and appointments are recommended (928-532-4050). The Inspection Line (928-532-4055) requires inspections to be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, the cutoff for next-day inspections is 3:00 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m.) — requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days out.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Inspections must be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, requests made after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days later rather than the next business day. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • INSPECTION SCHEDULING (District Inspections page): any construction-phase inspection by the fire district must be requested a minimum of 48 business hours in advance, and approved plans bearing the Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District stamp must be on the job site — no inspections or tests will be conducted without them, and their absence results in a reinspection fee. If a contractor is not ready, the inspection must be cancelled at least two (2) hours before the scheduled time or a reinspection fee may apply. (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (issued by Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District))
  • Inspections must be called in at least 24 hours in advance via the Inspection Line (928-532-4055); as of October 1, 2024, the next-day cutoff moved from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days out rather than the next business day. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Footings

    Before concrete pour; no footing/foundation inspection approved without clearly delineated, accurate property lines and yard setbacks

  2. 2

    Stem Wall / Slab Reinforcement

    Verifies stem wall construction and slab reinforcement (fiber mesh, woven wire mesh, or 3/8-inch rebar at 30 in O.C.)

  3. 3

    Under-Floor Framing

    Framing beneath the floor system prior to enclosure

  4. 4

    Roof Sheathing/Nail

    Roof sheathing and nailing pattern before roofing material application

  5. 5

    Framing

    Structural framing, connections, and egress per 2018 IRC/IBC and City design criteria

  6. 6

    Insulation

    Wall (R-11 minimum) and ceiling (R-19 minimum) insulation, per City amendment to IRC Chapter 11

  7. 7

    Drywall Nail

    Fastening pattern verification prior to taping/finishing

  8. 8

    Water Service/Sewer Service, Underground Plumbing

    Underground utility connections before backfill

  9. 9

    Rough Plumbing/Framing/Electrical/Heating Ducts/Vents

    Combined rough-in inspection prior to wall closure

  10. 10

    Gas Yard Line, Final Gas Test

    Gas piping test at minimum 3 lb PSI for 10 minutes on a 1/10-lb-increment gauge

  11. 11

    Electric Service

    Service entrance and panel verification

  12. 12

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building Safety

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (issued by Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District)

  1. 1

    Fire Protection Underground (fire line hydrostatic test)

    Fire lines must be visible during hydrostatic testing; all joints, valves, thrust blocks and fittings visible. Covers supply piping from the building to the point of connection at the street main or water main loop, and to a remote FDC where installed.

  2. 2

    Fire Sprinkler Rough-In / 200# Test / Insulation

    Counts as one of the two inspections included in the District's sprinkler plan review fee

  3. 3

    Fire Alarm Rough Wire

    Counts as one of the two inspections included in the District's fire alarm plan review fee

  4. 4

    Fire Sprinkler Final Flow Inspection

    Second of the two inspections included in the District's sprinkler plan review fee; the contractor is responsible for pre-testing the system before scheduling

  5. 5

    Fire Alarm Final Acceptance Testing

    Second of the two inspections included in the District's fire alarm plan review fee; the District conducts final inspections of fire protection systems prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City Building Department

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Before concrete pour; no footing/foundation inspection approved without clearly delineated, accurate property lines and setbacks

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per stamped engineered plans

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical

    Combined rough-in inspection before wall closure

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; a newly constructed building may not be occupied until a final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy (or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy) is issued by Building Safety

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footings

    Required before concrete pour for additions

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural connections to the existing structure

  3. 3

    Rough Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical

    Combined rough-in inspection where applicable

  4. 4

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Compliance

  1. 1

    Rough-In (Plumbing / Framing / Electrical / Mechanical)

    Combined rough-in inspection on tenant-improvement work before wall closure, where the scope requires it

  2. 2

    Fire District Inspection

    Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District conducts final inspections of fire protection systems prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the City Building Department; request a minimum of 48 business hours in advance

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance

    When final inspection indicates full compliance with applicable codes, Building Safety issues the certificate; the space may not be occupied for any purpose before it is issued (§ 18.20.010). For a use change in an existing structure the instrument the Code names is the Certificate of Compliance (§ 18.20.020).

Applies to: Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (if applicable)

    Wiring, piping, or ductwork verification before closure, where the scope requires it

  2. 2

    Final

    Replacement verified operational and code-compliant

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect/breaker placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted, connections verified, panel labeled per 2017 NEC as adopted

Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Complimentary Fence Permit, Shed / Accessory Structure Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (issued by Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District)
DISTRICT FEE — Re-inspection fee (after two inspections) · TMFMD fee schedule page 2, OTHER FIRE CODE FEES (), Revised 04-2017. Show full citationDISTRICT FEE — Re-inspection fee (after two inspections) · TMFMD fee schedule page 2, OTHER FIRE CODE FEES (), Revised 04-2017. CONFLICT RECORDED, NOT RESOLVED: the District's own Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm permit-application web pages each state that if additional inspections become necessary they are billed at $150.00 per inspection. Both figures are as published; no District document located reconciles them, so confirm the applicable charge with the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Division.
$100

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Show Low building permits

Show Low building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (issued by Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District)Commercial Building PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitChange of Use / Certificate of ComplianceElectrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitResidential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitComplimentary Fence PermitShed / Accessory Structure PermitSign Permit

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