Libby building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Libby, Montana.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 952 E. Spruce St., PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923
- Phone
- (406) 293-2731
- Office hours
- City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St., Libby, MT 59923; general line (406) 293-2731, fax (406) 293-4090. Building Inspector Walter Snyder direct line (406) 291-9629, email building.inspector@cityoflibby.com.
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Alteration / Repair)
- 1
Foundation Inspection
To be made after the footings are poured and any required forms for foundations are in place. Per City of Libby Inspection Record card.
- 2
Concrete Slab or Underfloor Inspection
To be made after all in-slab service equipment is in place but before any concrete is poured, or after all service equipment is installed in a crawlspace.
- 3
Frame Inspection
To be made after the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place; all vents, chimneys, ductwork, and piping are in place; rough-in plumbing and rough-in electrical must be approved.
- 4
Energy Conservation Inspection
To be made after all air barriers, ceiling and wall insulation, floor insulation or crawlspace insulation, HVAC, and basement insulation are installed.
- 5
Gypsum Board Inspection
To be made after all gypsum board is in place but before any plastering is applied to joints and fasteners.
- 6
Final Inspection
To be made after the building is substantially completed and ready for occupancy; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before the building can be used. Per the City's Inspection Record card, the adopted code requires the permit holder to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection.
Applies to: Deck / Accessory Structure Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Required before concrete pour for deck posts or garage foundations, consistent with the City's general Foundation Inspection practice.
- 2
Frame
Structural framing and connections to the existing structure verified, consistent with the City's general Frame Inspection practice.
- 3
Final
Completed structure verified against approved plans; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before use where applicable.
Applies to: Solar PV Permit (Alternative Energy)
- 1
Rough Electrical (state inspector)
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover, per the 2020 NEC as adopted statewide
- 2
Frame Inspection (city inspector, residential structural component)
Racking and roof-penetration/structural attachment inspection, consistent with the City's general Frame Inspection practice
- 3
Final
Final electrical inspection (state) and final building inspection (city, for residential structural scope) as applicable
Applies to: Demolition / Building Move Permit
- 1
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Clearance
DEQ-accredited asbestos inspection must be completed and any required abatement addressed before demolition/renovation activities begin, per the Montana Asbestos Control Act and ARM 17.74.354.
- 2
Final
Site verified as cleared/restored consistent with the City's general Final Inspection practice.
Applies to: Electrical Permit (State-Issued)
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and service connections before walls are closed
- 2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2020 NEC
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
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