Unincorporated Yuma County building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Yuma County, Arizona.
Reviewed 2026-07-07 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 2351 West 26th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Phone
- (928) 817-5000
- Office hours
- Weekdays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Inspection requests must be called in before 4:00 p.m. (M-F) for next-business-day service; provide permit number, address, and inspection type: (928) 817-5196. Fax: (928) 817-5020.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Inspection requests must be called in by 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday) for next-business-day service: (928) 817-5196. Have your permit number, address, and inspection type ready. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Change of Use / New Certificate of Occupancy
- 1
Zoning conformance review
The zoning inspector issues the permit only when it appears the proposed use fully conforms to the Zoning Ordinance, and must withhold it in any other case (Sec. 1201.01)
- 2
Outdoor lighting compliance review
All outdoor lighting related to the new use must be reviewed and made to comply with Section 623.00 of the Zoning Ordinance when the use of an existing building, structure or premises changes (Sec. 623.07(B))
- 3
Certificate of Occupancy issuance
New Certificate of Occupancy signed by the County Building Official or designee, stating that the building, structure or use complies with the Zoning Ordinance and may be used for the purposes stated; the Assessor and the Arizona Department of Revenue are notified on issuance (Sec. 1201.00(C))
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction, Tenant Improvement, Remodel, Multi-Family)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Prior to concrete pour, per the county's amended 2018 IBC
- 2
Framing / Structural
After structural framing complete, before wall cover
- 3
Final
Completed construction inspected for code compliance prior to occupancy
Applies to: Fire Permit (Fire Code Construction and Operational Permits)
- 1
Fire Pre Inspection
Yuma County Development Services publishes a 'Fire Pre Inspection' public information brochure describing the county's own fire inspection process (https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/development-services/divisions/customer-service/public-information-brochures)
- 2
Fire Inspection
County fire inspection against the adopted International Fire Code; DDS publishes a companion brochure, 'Deficiencies Found During Fire Inspections,' listing the issues it most often cites
- 3
Sprinkler System Maintenance
Ongoing obligation rather than a one-time sign-off — DDS publishes a 'Maintaining a Sprinkler System' public information brochure for owners of sprinklered buildings in unincorporated Yuma County
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Remodel)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Prior to concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, and footing dimensions per the county's amended 2018 IRC/IBC
- 2
Framing
Structural framing complete per approved plans, before insulation or wall cover
- 3
Final
Completed construction inspected for code compliance; schedule by calling (928) 817-5196 before 4:00 p.m. for next-business-day service
Applies to: Sign Permit
- 1
Footing / Foundation (freestanding and off-site signs)
Sign footing and structural support inspected before concrete pour, under the inspection procedures of the Yuma County Comprehensive Building and Safety Code incorporated by Zoning Ordinance Sec. 800.02
- 2
Electrical (illuminated signs)
Sign illumination wiring inspected under the 2020 National Electrical Code as amended and adopted by Yuma County, and against the Outdoor Lighting Section (Sec. 1109.00) limits on intermittent, flashing, or varying-intensity illumination
- 3
Final
Sign erected per approved plans; for freestanding and off-site signs, verify the permit number and date of issue are permanently affixed in a conspicuous place and legible (Sec. 800.08)
Applies to: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough-In
EVSE circuit wiring before walls are closed, per the applicable amended electrical code
- 2
Final
Charging equipment installed and energized; verified by a building inspector before close-out
Applies to: Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, piping, or ductwork installed before walls closed, per the applicable amended 2018/2020 trade code
- 2
Final
All work complete and operational; verified by a building inspector before clearance/close-out
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.
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