Sahuarita building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Sahuarita, Arizona.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
- Phone
- 520-822-8866
- Office hours
- Office hours are not published on the Town's Permits and Inspections, Community Development, or Building Safety Division pages as of the last verification; permit submittal and inspection scheduling are handled online through Accela Citizen Access (aca-prod.accela.com/tos) rather than in-person counter hours. General phone contact: 520-822-8866. Source: Town of Sahuarita Permits and Inspections page and Building Safety Division staff directory (sahuaritaaz.gov/758/Building-Safety-Division).
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Office hours for the Building Safety Division / Community Development Department counter are not published on the Town's website — permit submittal and inspection scheduling are handled entirely online via Accela Citizen Access rather than in-person hours; this could not be verified after checking the Permits and Inspections, Community Development, Building Safety Division, Contact, and Facilities pages. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Shell Building)
- 1
Pre-Construction Meeting
Required as the first inspection, per the Commercial Submittal Checklist
- 2
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 3
Framing / Rough MEP
Structural framing and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in; truss calculations must be Town-approved before scheduling the shear bracing/exterior framing inspection when no architect/engineer of record has already stamped them
- 4
Final / Certificate of Completion
New-building/shell permits close out with a Certificate of Completion, not a Certificate of Occupancy — the C.O. is issued only under the associated tenant-improvement permit
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
- 1
Pre-Construction Meeting
Required as the first inspection, per the Commercial Tenant Improvement Submittal Checklist
- 2
Rough MEP / Fire Sprinkler-Alarm
Mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in and fire sprinkler/alarm connections, all fully engineered up front since no deferred submittals are permitted
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Cannot be scheduled or approved until the associated shell building permit already holds its own Certificate of Completion
Applies to: Plumbing Permit (Utility Submittal)
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 3
Final
Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Required before concrete pour for additions
- 2
Framing
Structural connections to existing structure
- 3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Custom Residence)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing / Shear Bracing
Structural framing, connections, truss calculations approved prior to scheduling; per 2024 IRC and Town of Sahuarita Design Criteria
- 3
Building Final
Final inspection approval itself constitutes the Certificate of Occupancy for detached single-family residences (Town amendment to IRC R110.2)
Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
- 1
Pre-Construction Meeting
First required inspection: on-site meeting with the property owner and pool builder before construction begins
- 2
Barrier/Fence
Verifies pool safety barrier compliance; fiberglass pools require the barrier in place prior to pool installation
- 3
Final
Completed pool/spa verified against approved Model Pool Plan and site-specific drawings
Applies to: Electrical Permit (Utility Submittal)
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protections verified per 2023 NEC
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Electrical Permit — Utility Submittal)
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed (if applicable)
- 2
Final
Charger mounted, connections verified, GFCI/AFCI protections verified per 2023 NEC before energizing
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC & Water Heater Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed
- 2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified
Applies to: Residential/Commercial Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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