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Bozeman building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Bozeman, Montana.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
20 East Olive Street, Bozeman, MT 59715 (Professional Building front counter); mailing/administration at 121 N Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone
(406) 582-2375 ext. 1
Email
building@bozemanmt.gov
Office hours
Professional Building front counter (20 East Olive St.): Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-4pm; Tue, Thu 9am-1pm. Plans Examiner appointments (commercial or residential) bookable via Vagaro, 30-minute slots daily.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Residential Single Family Homes, Townhomes, or Duplexes of 3 stories or less do NOT go through the CO/Occupancy process — instead request a standard final inspection via the Inspection Request Form (Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing)
  • Step 1: All Final Building and Fire Inspections must be scheduled and approved via the Inspection Request Form before occupancy can be requested (Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential New Construction Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Requires a Final Observation (geotechnical) Report submitted prior to this inspection

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing inspection before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation Installation Self-Certification Form may apply

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved, city-stamped plans; required before occupancy

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final Routing

  1. 1

    Final Building and Fire Inspections

    Scheduled via the Inspection Request Form; occupancy is contingent on ALL final inspections being conducted and approved

  2. 2

    Department Onsite Reviews

    Each applicable city department (varies by building type/scope) conducts an onsite review and either approves or issues a corrections list

  3. 3

    Water Backflow and Sprinkler Backflow Test

    Required for all projects needing a Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Framing

    Same inspection sequence as new residential construction

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection prior to occupancy

Applies to: Electric Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring inspection before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical inspection before use/occupancy

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit (Submitted with Building Permit)

  1. 1

    Fire Suppression/Alarm Plan Approval

    Must be submitted, reviewed, and approved/issued by the City before the associated building permit's framing inspection can occur

  2. 2

    Water Backflow and Sprinkler Backflow Test

    Required for projects that also require a Certificate of Occupancy, prior to occupancy sign-off

Applies to: Mechanical Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Ductwork and equipment installation inspection before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, venting and combustion air verified

Applies to: Plumbing Only Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Pipe and fixture rough-in inspection before walls are closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Final plumbing inspection

Applies to: Residential Addition / Alteration Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    Required if structural work is part of the addition/remodel scope

  2. 2

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar Electric Permit (PV)

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit and wiring inspection before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Final electrical and structural mounting inspection

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Re-Roof Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential New Construction PermitReinspection Fee · Bozeman Municipal Code Sec. 10.02.020(A)(6)(a), as amended by Ordinance 2143
Based on extra time expended multiplied by the building inspector's total hourly rate; minimum 2 hours

Bozeman building permits

Bozeman building permitsResidential New Construction PermitCertificate of Occupancy / Change of Use / Final RoutingAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitElectric Only PermitFire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit (Submitted with Building Permit)Mechanical Only PermitPlumbing Only PermitResidential Addition / Alteration PermitSolar Electric Permit (PV)EV Charger / EVSE PermitRe-Roof PermitSign Permit

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