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Snowflake building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
81 West 1st South, Snowflake, Arizona 85937
Phone
928-536-7103 ext. 232
Email
frontdesk@snowflakeaz.gov
Office hours
Town Hall business hours (928-536-7103); Building Official Scott Allen reachable at ext. 232. Inspection requests must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance by calling Town Hall, the Building Official, or by emailing the Building Official; inspections are conducted Monday through Friday, per the current Building Permit Requirements and Demolition Permit Requirements handouts.
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour; verifies finished-floor elevation amendment (6 in above road crown / 12 in above gutter flow line) and design criteria compliance

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, shear wall method/locations, connections, egress per 2018 IRC and Town design criteria

  3. 3

    Rough Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

    Combined rough-in inspection prior to wall closure

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete per approved plans; a newly constructed building may not be occupied until final inspection passes and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, no exceptions

Applies to: Demolition Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition

    Verifies all utilities disconnected, all meters removed, and construction fencing in place

  2. 2

    Underground Inspection

    Sewer lines disconnected and capped within 5 feet of the property line; all underground utilities, footings, and foundations removed and trenches remain open for inspection; no debris may remain or be buried on site

  3. 3

    Final

    All demolition debris removed; backfill and final grading/compaction complete; construction fencing removed; surrounding properties, easements, and rights-of-way checked/repaired for any damage

Final inspection only: Grading Permit, Manufactured Home Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)Reinspection Fee · Town of Snowflake Comprehensive Fee Schedule; assessed for incomplete work, missed corrections, unavailable inspection card/plans, no access provided, or plan deviations
$75
Demolition PermitDemolition Permit Fee · Town of Snowflake Demolition Permit Requirements handout states 'FEES AND SERVICES: See the current fee schedule'; the published Comprehensive Fee Schedule does not itemize a demolition-specific fee distinct from Admin-Minimum Building Permit Fee ($50) and Admin-Reinspection Fee ($75)
See current fee schedule (Minimum Building Permit Fee $50 baseline applies per the Town's Comprehensive Fee Schedule; no demolition-specific fee line item was separately published)
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) PermitReinspection Fee · Town of Snowflake Comprehensive Fee Schedule
$75
EV Charger / EVSE PermitReinspection Fee · Town of Snowflake Comprehensive Fee Schedule
$75

Snowflake building permits

Snowflake building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)Demolition PermitGrading PermitManufactured Home PermitSign Permit

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