Unincorporated Pinal County building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 85 N. Florence Street, 1st Floor, Florence, AZ 85132 (mailing: P.O. Box 749, Florence, AZ 85132)
Phone: 520-509-3555
Email
Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Florence office). District offices in Apache Junction, Oracle, and Casa Grande are listed on department bulletins but noted as closed for Community Development as of the most recent published bulletin (Information Bulletin 004, Oct 2022) — confirm current district-office status by phone before visiting. Toll-free: 1-800-208-6897. Automated inspection line: 520-866-6299 (call before midnight the day before to get the next working day; areas of Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Kearny, Superior & Top of the World are inspected only on Wednesdays).
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Call the inspection line (520-866-6299) before midnight the day before you need an inspection — inspections are scheduled for the following working day. You can call over the weekend for a Monday inspection. (Electrical Permit)
The automated inspection line (520-866-6299) requires your call before midnight the day BEFORE you want the inspection, for scheduling the next working day; you can call over a weekend for a Monday slot. Properties in Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Kearny, Superior, and Top of the World are inspected ONLY on Wednesdays (emergencies handled case-by-case). (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel)

1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour — per 2018 IBC
2
Framing / Structural
After structural framing complete, before wall cover
3
Fire Marshal / Fire Sprinkler-Alarm (deferred submittal, if applicable)
Fire plans reviewed, approved, and inspected by Building Safety (or the district Fire Marshal if in a Fire District) prior to occupancy
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; note this is not automatically the Certificate of Occupancy where deferred fire submittals are involved

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 2018 IECC/IRC requirements before wall cover
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; schedule via automated inspection line 520-866-6299 (call before midnight the day before for next-working-day inspection). Certificate of Occupancy issued separately — final inspection is not the Certificate of Occupancy for commercial projects with deferred fire submittals.

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

1
Steel / Shell (Pre-gunite)
Verify rebar, rough plumbing, and pool shell before gunite or shotcrete application per 2018 IBC/ISPSC
2
Barrier Inspection
Perimeter and/or intermediate barrier inspected and approved per Information Bulletin 010 before the pool is filled
3
Final
All work complete; pool filled; equipment operational; barrier fully in place. Final pool inspection must pass PRIOR to filling the pool.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In / Service Inspection
After wiring installed before wall cover; or service equipment installed before energizing. Call the automated inspection line (520-866-6299) before midnight the day before.
2
Final
All electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC; premises must be accessible with approved plans and permit posted on inspection day

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In / Service Inspection
EVSE circuit and any service/panel work inspected before wall cover or energizing; call the automated inspection line (520-866-6299) before midnight the day before
2
Final
All EVSE electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC

Applies to: Fence / Wall / Retaining Wall Permit

1
Footing Inspection
Before concrete pour for footings — verify depth (minimum 1'-6" below natural grade per the county's 7-foot wall detail) and reinforcement per approved plans
2
Final
Wall or fence fully constructed per approved plans and Arizona-registered-engineer design

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In / Equipment
Equipment installed and ductwork complete before wall cover or concealment per 2018 IMC
2
Final
Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified per 2018 IMC/IFGC; schedule via 520-866-6299

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Gas Piping Pressure Test
Required before concealing gas piping — verify no leaks under test pressure per 2018 IFGC
2
Final Plumbing
All plumbing work complete and operational per 2018 IPC/IFGC; schedule via 520-866-6299

Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Roof-Mounted and Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic)

1
Rough-In (Roof/Ground Mounting)
Mounting hardware and anchoring installed per approved plans before module installation, if required by the plans examiner
2
Final
System fully installed and operational; wiring complete per 2017 NEC Article 690; utility interconnection verified; required signage/plaques posted per NEC 705-10, 690-13, 690-31, 690-54

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Accessory Structure)Re-inspection / inspections outside normal business hours / inspection with no fee specifically indicated · Fee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 8 (Other Inspections and Fees).

$42.00 per hour (minimum charge one-half hour, or two hours for after-hours inspections)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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

Unincorporated Pinal County building permits

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