Erie building inspections

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

1. 1

   Interim Trade Inspections (per permit inspection card)

   Inspections during construction are recorded on the permit inspection card (the original card must be returned as part of the CO package); the Town does not publish an itemized commercial rough-inspection sequence on its Commercial & Multifamily Projects page

2. 2

   Final Inspections for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)

   Must pass finals for: building, accessibility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building commissioning, Mountain View Fire Rescue, health department (if applicable), Planning, Public Works/Engineering, and Storm Water; special inspection reports submitted and Town Business License obtained

3. 3

   Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

   Pass any re-inspections; provide original inspection card, backflow prevention test reports, HVAC balance report, and insulation certificates; accept stormwater post-construction requirements. A Land-Surveyor-stamped Improvement Survey Plat (ISP) is required prior to TCO or CO issuance. Allow 48 hours for TCO/CO processing

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Interim Trade Inspections (per permit inspection card)

   Rough/cover inspections for the affected trades are recorded on the permit inspection card (returned as part of the CO package); the Town does not publish an itemized TI inspection sequence

2. 2

   Final Inspections for TCO/CO

   Commercial finals per the Town's TCO checklist as applicable to the scope: building, accessibility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Mountain View Fire Rescue, health department (if applicable), and Planning; Town Business License required for TCO

3. 3

   Certificate of Occupancy Processing

   Original inspection card, backflow prevention test reports, HVAC balance report, and insulation certificates as applicable; allow 48 hours for TCO/CO processing and give the Building Division 2 weeks advance notice

Applies to: Change of Use / Change of Ownership Permit

1. 1

   Final Inspections for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)

   Must pass finals for: building, accessibility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building commissioning, Mountain View Fire Rescue, health department (if applicable), Planning, Public Works/Engineering, and Storm Water; special inspection reports submitted and Town Business License obtained

2. 2

   Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

   Pass any re-inspections; provide original inspection card, backflow prevention test reports, HVAC balance report, and insulation certificates as applicable; accept stormwater post-construction requirements. Allow 48 hours for TCO/CO processing once the submittal is complete

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Wiring and panel work inspected before concealment

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Devices installed and system verified

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit (Billed as Electrical Permit / Quick Permit)

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Charger circuit wiring and breaker sizing inspected before concealment, if applicable

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   EVSE installed, GFCI/disconnect and connections verified

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Fire District Plan Review

   Mountain View Fire Rescue reviews fire protection and sprinkler/alarm plans under the adopted International Fire Code. The District's own form requires a minimum of 10 business days for this review, so submit early.

2. 2

   Final Inspection / Fire Alarm Test

   On-site final inspection; all Fire Alarm Test Reports must be on site for Final Approval per MVFR's Application for Plan Review form

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough Mechanical

   Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Standard in-person final inspection (the Town discontinued its earlier video-inspection option); verifies equipment operation, combustion air/venting, clearances, and detector compliance

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Rough Plumbing

   Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Fixtures connected, venting and connections verified

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Rough Inspections (Plumbing, Electric, Framing, Insulation)

   All rough inspections are typically completed at the same time, per the Town's Residential Remodel guidance

2. 2

   Final Inspections (all trades)

   All final inspections are typically completed at the same time

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical and Frame Solar

   Residential rough solar inspection requires photos submitted by email (building@erieco.gov) rather than an in-person visit in most cases; JPGs or PDF only, 10-15 photos max, no ZIP files or cloud links; photos must show bonding, flashing, junction boxes, and full panel landscapes; typical photo-review turnaround is 2-3 business days

2. 2

   Final Electrical, Building, and Electrical Service

   Final inspection covering electrical service connection and overall installation

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence / Retaining Wall Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit (Permanent and Temporary)