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

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Yuma City Hall, Second Floor, One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ 85364-1436
Phone
(928) 373-5163
Email
Inspection@YumaAZ.gov
Office hours
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; every other Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; closed on designated City holidays. Inspections: (928) 373-5170 (non-emergency, request by 3 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling); after-hours/emergency inspections (928) 373-5163.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • The Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) allows online submission, payment, and inspection scheduling. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
  • Confirm with Building Safety (928-373-5100 general line; Inspection@YumaAZ.gov for inspection scheduling) which specific Table 1-A fee bracket currently applies to a standalone EV charger circuit before applying, since no EV-specific line item is published (EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit)
  • Inspection requests received before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day; plan on a 24-hour response time from field inspectors (per the City's Building Permits page). (Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition))
  • Inspection requests received before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day (per the City's Building Permits page). (Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit)
  • Inspections (non-emergency) are scheduled by calling (928) 373-5170, emailing Inspection@YumaAZ.gov, or online through the Development Portal; after-hours/emergency inspections are scheduled by calling (928) 373-5163 for a nominal fee. Virtual inspections are available for specific installation types. (General)
  • The Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov, at yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) is the City's online system for permit applications, payments, and inspection scheduling. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings/foundation verified prior to concrete pour, including special inspection of compacted fill density where required (§ 150-016(X)/(Y))

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    Structural frame and connections per approved plans and 2024 IBC; lath and gypsum panel product inspection required (exception deleted by § 150-016(M))

  3. 3

    Rough-In (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)

    Trade rough-ins under separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits before concealment; all work must be inspected prior to covering (per the City's Building Permits page)

  4. 4

    Fire Protection Systems

    Fire sprinkler/alarm installations inspected under the separately tracked Commercial Fire Sprinkler permit; design must be Fire Department-approved in writing before installation (§ 150-016(G))

  5. 5

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All required inspections completed and approved, then the building official issues the Certificate of Occupancy; no occupancy permitted until issued (per the City's Building Permits page)

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

  1. 1

    Fire Protection System Plan Review and Written Approval

    Where a design-criteria statement plus current fire flow test was submitted first, the complete design, plans, calculations and data must be submitted and approved IN WRITING by the Fire Department before any system installation begins (§ 131-16(H)). This written approval is a hard gate, not a courtesy.

  2. 2

    Installation Inspection(s)

    Inspections by the Community Risk Reduction Division, billed at the $75 per hour inspection rate that accompanies the $75 over-the-counter alteration permit (§ 131-16(G)). Acceptance testing is governed by the Chapter 9 referenced installation standards of the adopted 2024 IFC; Yuma’s amendments publish no Yuma-specific sprinkler or alarm inspection sequence, so no sequence is invented here.

  3. 3

    Final Acceptance

    Completed system verified against the Fire Department-approved design before the system is placed in service. Re-inspections are charged at $75 per hour where work is not ready or previously noted corrections have not been made (§ 131-16(G), Other Inspections and Fees note 2).

  4. 4

    Ongoing Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Reporting

    After acceptance, every ITM report on the system — compliant and non-compliant alike — must be filed electronically with the Yuma Fire Department in an AHJ-approved method (§ 131-16(X)). This is a continuing obligation on the property owner and the service company, not a one-time closeout item.

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Framing

    Interior framing, structural modifications and trade rough-ins under separate electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits inspected before concealment; all work must be inspected prior to covering and moving on to the next step (City of Yuma Building Permits page). Inspection requests received before 3 p.m. are scheduled for the next business day.

  2. 2

    Fire Protection Systems (where a retrofit is triggered)

    Where the change of occupancy raises the hazard category and § 131-16(Z)(B) requires sprinklers, or where an IEBC Level 1 or higher alteration triggers the R-1/R-2 alarm requirements at § 131-16(DD)/(EE), the system is inspected by the Community Risk Reduction Division; the complete design must have been approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation began (§ 131-16(H)).

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Once construction is complete and all required inspections have been completed and approved, the building official issues the Certificate of Occupancy. There shall be no occupancy of any building or structure until this certificate is issued (City of Yuma Building Permits page).

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Framing

    Interior framing, structural modifications, and trade rough-ins (under separate trade permits) inspected before concealment; all work must be inspected prior to covering (per the City's Building Permits page)

  2. 2

    Fire Protection (if in scope)

    Sprinkler/alarm modifications inspected under the Commercial Fire Sprinkler track; Fire Department written design approval required before installation (§ 150-016(G))

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Completed work verified against approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued by the building official before occupancy of the new/changed space

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Slab

    Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts, sewer depth (minimum 12 inches below grade per § 150-061(M))

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    Fixtures connected, water heater T&P verified, cleanouts exposed, no leaks

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Prior to concrete pour, verifying forms, rebar, and compliance with amended Table R301.2 design criteria

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per approved plans and 2024 IRC

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed construction inspected for code compliance prior to Certificate of Occupancy issuance

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Devices installed and protections verified per NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended

Applies to: EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (if applicable)

    Wiring and panel/service connections before walls are closed, if the installation involves new concealed wiring

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger circuit, breaker sizing, and equipment connection verified per NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, condensate disposal, combustion air, and clearances verified

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Framing

    Structural framing, connections to existing structure, per approved plans

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans prior to close-out

Applies to: Sign Permit

  1. 1

    Sign Installation Inspection(s)

    Chapter 154 publishes no sign-specific inspection sequence. It does establish that inspections occur and are re-called: § 154-17.07(C)(3)(b) assesses a re-inspection fee “when the work for which the inspection is called is not complete, or when corrections previously noted have not been made”. The number, order and trigger points of sign inspections are not published — confirm with Building Safety at (928) 373-5163 rather than assuming a sequence from another jurisdiction.

  2. 2

    Electrical Inspection (illuminated signs)

    Work performed under the separate electrical permit required by § 154-17.07(B)(1)(d) is inspected under the electrical code adopted at § 150-076 (NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, with the 2006 ICC Electrical Code administrative provisions). All work must be inspected prior to covering (City of Yuma Building Permits page).

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and inverter verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence and Wall Permit, Re-Roofing Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Other Inspections and Fees (after-hours, reinspection, weekend/holiday, unlisted, additional plan review) · Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees'
$75.00/hour after-hours (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections (0.5-hr min); $75.00/hour additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater
Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration PermitOther Inspections and Fees · Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A
$75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum for reinspection/unlisted/additional plan review), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater
Electrical PermitOther Inspections and Fees · Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A
$50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater
Mechanical / HVAC PermitOther Inspections and Fees · Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A
$50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
Other Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies) · Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — the tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150… Show full citationOther Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies) · Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — the tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; the Electrical Table's published rate remains $50/hour as of the amlegal.com-hosted code text
$50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)Other Inspections and Fees · Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees'
$75.00/hour after-hours inspections (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekend/holiday inspections (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections (0.5-hr min); $75.00/hour additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater; outside consultant plan checking/inspections at actual costs including administrative overhead
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration PermitOther Inspections and Fees · Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees'
$75.00/hour after-hours and reinspections (2-hr min after-hours); $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections and additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater
Sign Permit
Re-inspection Fee — TWO OFFICIAL FIGURES CONFLICT · Two provisions of the code conflict on the re-inspection fee, and neither is averaged nor silently chosen here. Show full citationRe-inspection Fee — TWO OFFICIAL FIGURES CONFLICT · Two provisions of the code conflict on the re-inspection fee, and neither is averaged nor silently chosen here. § 154-17.07(C)(3)(b) states a re-inspection fee “shall be $15”, assessed when the work called for inspection is not complete or previously noted corrections have not been made. Table 1-A at § 150-016(I), as amended by Ord. O2025-033 passed 10-1-25, instead sets “Reinspection fees of $75 per hour” (or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater). Both texts are live in the same code version (2026 S-74); the sign-chapter figure descends from ordinance history predating the 2025 building-fee update. Confirm which applies with Building Safety at (928) 373-5163.
$15 per re-inspection under the sign chapter (§ 154-17.07(C)(3)(b)); $75 per hour under the building fee table (§ 150-016(I), Table 1-A, “Other Inspections and Fees”)
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
Other Inspections and Fees (fire) · Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Other Inspections and Fees” notes 1 to 6. Show full citationOther Inspections and Fees (fire) · Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Other Inspections and Fees” notes 1 to 6. Every hourly rate carries the qualifier “or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest”, which includes supervision, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee involved; actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. The code also warns that “staffing may not always be available to accommodate these inspection requests.”
Inspections outside normal business hours $75 per hour (2-hour minimum); re-inspections $75 per hour; inspections on weekends and holidays $150 per hour (2-hour minimum); inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $75 per hour (one-half hour minimum); additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $75 per hour (one-half hour minimum); use of an outside consultant for plan checking or inspections at actual costs
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm PermitCommercial fire inspection program re-inspections · Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Other Inspections and Fees” note 2.
No charge for the initial annual commercial fire inspection and one follow-up; each additional follow-up re-inspection is charged at the standard hourly fee with a one-hour minimum

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