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East Helena building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
306 E. Main Street, PO Box 1170, East Helena, MT 59635
Phone
(406) 227-5321
Email
building@easthelenamt.us
Office hours
City Hall, 306 E. Main Street, East Helena, MT 59635 (Administration Department, general questions: (406) 227-5321); Building Official/LEAP staff in Room 201 of City Hall, (406) 457-8583
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

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

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection

    Made when forms and footing steel are in place, prior to any concrete being placed

  2. 2

    Foundation Inspection

    Made after forms are erected and foundation steel is in place, prior to any concrete being placed

  3. 3

    Framing Inspection

    Made after roof, all framing, sheathing, fireblocking, and bracing are in place and all rough electrical wiring, plumbing, chimneys, vents, and ducting are complete, and before thermal insulation is installed

  4. 4

    Insulation Inspection

    Not required for single-family dwellings as a called inspection; required for commercial/multi-family after exterior wall and ceiling insulation is installed and secured, before interior surface covering is applied

  5. 5

    Wallboard Inspection

    Made after all wallboard is in place, but before joints and fasteners are taped/finished

  6. 6

    Final Inspection

    Made after the building is completed and ready for occupancy and all special conditions required for permit issuance are completed; a completed 'Energy Efficient Components' label (per Sec. 50-60-803, MCA) must be affixed to the interior breaker panel first

Applies to: Construction Permit — Deck / Accessory Structure (Garage, Shed)

  1. 1

    Footing Inspection

    Made when forms and footing steel/post footings are in place, prior to concrete placement

  2. 2

    Framing Inspection

    Made after framing, sheathing, and bracing are in place, before any covering is applied

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Completed structure verified against approved plans

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Occupancy Permit, Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit — State-Issued Electrical Permit (No Distinct Line Item), Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit, Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — State-Issued Electrical Permit Add-On, Swimming Pool Permit

Sources & verification

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

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the East Helena building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

East Helena building permits

East Helena building permitsConstruction Permit — Residential Building (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)Construction Permit — Deck / Accessory Structure (Garage, Shed)Change of Use / Occupancy PermitDemolition PermitEV Charger / EVSE Permit — State-Issued Electrical Permit (No Distinct Line Item)Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System PermitResidential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit — State-Issued Electrical Permit Add-OnSwimming Pool Permit

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