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

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
600 Clark Street, P.O. Box 335, Jerome, AZ 86331
Phone
928-634-7943
Office hours
Town Hall: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Building Inspector: Barry Wolstencroft (b.wolstencroft@jerome.az.gov, 928-634-7943, fax 928-634-0715). Building permit applications are filed at Town Hall (PO Box 335 / 600 Clark St.) only AFTER the project has received required approval from the Design Review Board and/or Zoning Administrator; inspections are scheduled approximately one week in advance and the Town states it is not liable for work delays due to inspection scheduling.

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per approved plans and 2012 IBC

  3. 3

    Fire/Life-Safety

    Verified against the Town's adopted 2018 International Fire Code (Resolution 635) prior to commercial occupancy

  4. 4

    Progress Inspection (6-month minimum)

    An inspection showing construction progress must occur at least every six months or the permit becomes invalid

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per approved plans and 2012 IRC

  3. 3

    Progress Inspection (6-month minimum)

    An inspection showing construction progress must occur at least every six months or the permit becomes invalid; inspections are scheduled approximately one week in advance

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Required before concrete pour for additions and accessory structures with foundations

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural connections to existing structure

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and circuit connections before concealment, if applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted, circuit labeled, and installation verified per the adopted 2011 NEC

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and panel connections before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Devices installed and panel labeled per 2011 NEC

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Sprinkler piping or alarm wiring and device placement verified before concealment; performed by whichever agency is confirmed to hold jurisdiction, coordinated with the Town Building Inspector

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance Test

    Hydrostatic/flow acceptance test (sprinkler systems) or full functional test (alarm systems) before the system is placed in service

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Fixtures connected, no leaks, per 2012 IPC

Applies to: Sign Permit

  1. 1

    Final Sign Inspection

    Verifies the constructed sign matches the Design Review Board-approved dimensions, materials, color, and lighting method

  2. 2

    Electrical Final (if illuminated)

    Verifies circuit/wiring per the Town's adopted 2011 NEC, if the sign requires a separate Electrical Permit

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Framing/Structural (Racking Attachment)

    Roof or ground-mount racking attachment and structural connections verified against the approved plan set

  2. 2

    Final Electrical/Interconnection

    Electrical interconnection verified per the Town's adopted NEC edition; performed by the Town's own Building Inspector

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Reinspection Fee (Administrative Code Section 108.8) · Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1
$50.00 per hour
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)Reinspection Fee (Administrative Code Section 108.8) · Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1
$50.00 per hour
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
Arizona OSFM Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee · A.R.S. Show full citationArizona OSFM Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee · A.R.S. Section 37-1383(A)(3) authorizes OSFM to adopt 'rules and a schedule of fees for permits, plan submissions, plan reviews and reinspections' generally, but no Jerome-specific dollar figure is recorded here. OSFM's own site (dffm.az.gov) blocks automated requests — open it in an ordinary web browser, or contact OSFM directly, for the applicable fee
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