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

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
207 South Sixth Street (P.O. Box 96), Manhattan, MT 59741
Phone
(406) 284-3235
Office hours
Town Office, 207 S. 6th St., Manhattan, MT 59741, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Town Office/Zoning: 406-284-3235; Building Official Brandon Yung: 406-595-9300, byung.town@gmail.com)

Published scheduling rules

  • Commercial occupants must notify the Building Department at least two weeks before their desired occupancy date — plan the final inspection request accordingly. (Certificate of Occupancy)
  • Inspections must be requested by phone by 4:30 PM the day before; call Building Official Brandon Yung directly at (406) 595-9300. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Addition, Remodel)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Per Plan Review Check List: verify foundation sizing, reinforcement, seismic hold-downs, anchor bolt spacing (10-inch bolts, 6-foot spacing single story / 4-foot second story, 7-inch embedment, 12 inches from corners), and damp-proofing before concealment

  2. 2

    Rough-In (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Framing)

    It is the Building Department's preference that all residential rough-in inspections (mechanical and framing) be performed on the same inspection call; must be requested by phone no later than 4:30 PM the preceding day

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Builders must notify the Building Department for final inspection of all projects (residential and commercial) before occupancy; Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupancy and generally required by lending institutions before final release of construction funds

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Framing/Structural

    Racking and roof-penetration/structural attachment inspection, consistent with the Town's general Foundation/Framing inspection practice

  2. 2

    Rough-In Electrical

    Wiring, box placement, and disconnect placement before concealment

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    System energized and verified; builders must notify the Building Department for final inspection before occupancy

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed; Building Department prefers electrical rough-in be combined with mechanical/framing rough-in on the same inspection call

  2. 2

    Final

    Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per adopted NEC edition

Applies to: Fence Permit

  1. 1

    Property Pin Location

    Site inspection to verify property pin location before fence installation

  2. 2

    Final

    Final inspection of completed fence against the approved permit and site plan

Applies to: Fire Suppression (Sprinkler) System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Underground

    Underground piping and rough sprinkler/standpipe installation inspected before concealment; no dedicated fire-suppression inspection checklist is published by the Town, so this follows the same rough-in/final pattern documented for the Town's other trade permits

  2. 2

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    System tested and verified operational; builders must notify the Building Department for final inspection before occupancy, per the Town's general Certificate of Occupancy procedure

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork, gas piping, and mechanical equipment rough-in inspected before concealment; Building Department prefers mechanical rough-in be combined with framing/electrical rough-in on the same inspection call

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational; venting, combustion air, and clearances verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Underground/slab and rough-in piping inspected before concealment; Building Department prefers rough-in inspections be combined where possible

  2. 2

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water heater and venting verified, no leaks

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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