Boulder City building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Boulder City, Nevada.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 401 California Avenue, Boulder City, NV 89005
- Phone
- (702) 293-9282
- Office hours
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (excluding holidays); applications submitted after office hours are processed the next available work day. Inspection scheduling hotline: (702) 293-9327 or buildinginspections@bcnv.org; inspection requests must be received by 3:30 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling (no Friday/weekend/holiday inspections).
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Both the Fire Department and Building & Safety Division inspections must be scheduled by the applicant and approved before a business license (and Certificate of Business Occupancy) can be issued. (Certificate of Business Occupancy (Change of Use / Business License))
- Schedule inspections via the hotline (702) 293-9327 or buildinginspections@bcnv.org; requests must be received by 3:30 p.m. for next-business-day scheduling, and the Division performs no Friday, weekend or holiday inspections (overtime Friday/Saturday inspections are available at $90/hour, 2-hour minimum, per Table H). (Commercial Building Permit (New Construction))
- All permit submittals are made by email to buildingpermits@bcnv.org (20MB per-email limit; larger packages via Dropbox/OneDrive) or through the online Permit Portal at bouldercitynv-permit-portal.azurewebsites.net (Google Chrome recommended); inspections are scheduled via a separate hotline (702-293-9327) or buildinginspections@bcnv.org, with a minimum one-business-day advance notice (3:30pm cutoff) and no Friday/weekend/holiday inspections. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Inspections per the permit's Inspection Record
The Building Official, upon notification, makes the inspections set forth on the Inspection Record assigned to each permit (Section 112.3); the permit holder must notify the Building Official when work is ready and provide access (Section 112.5). Work may not proceed beyond each successive inspection point without approval, and non-complying work may not be covered or concealed until authorized (Section 112.6)
- 2
Special Inspections
As specified by the construction documents and/or required by Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (Section 112.3.2); the special inspection program must be indicated on the plan cover sheet. A continuous dedicated inspection program may additionally be required at the Building Official's discretion, with all costs paid by the contractor or owner of record (Section 112.3.1)
- 3
Final Inspection
Made after all work required by the building permit is completed (Section 112.3.3)
- 4
Certificate of Occupancy issuance inspection
The Building Official inspects the building and issues the Certificate of Occupancy after finding no violations of provisions enforced by Building and Safety, Planning and Zoning, Fire Department and Public Works, as applicable (Section 113.4); a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for safely occupiable portions before full completion (Section 113.5)
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction — Custom)
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
- 3
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Rough-In
Trade rough-ins per approved plans before wall closure
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement (Commercial – Remodel Permit)
- 1
Inspections per the permit's Inspection Record
The Building Official makes the inspections set forth on the Inspection Record assigned to each permit (Section 112.3), scheduled by the permit holder; work may not proceed past an inspection point or be covered/concealed without approval (Section 112.6)
- 2
Final Inspection
Made after all work required by the building permit is completed (Section 112.3.3)
- 3
Certificate of Business Occupancy inspections (separate, post-construction)
Before the business operates in the finished space, Building and Safety and Fire Department inspections through the Business License process lead to the $60 Certificate of Business Occupancy (Sections 112.7, 113.2); these are made only after all other agency inspections are complete and the Table H fee is paid
Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit
- 1
Footing
Required before backfill for wood/vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, and engineered walls
- 2
Pre-Grout (CMU only)
Required for CMU block walls before grouting
- 3
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before wall closure
- 3
Final
Fixtures connected, no leaks
Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
- 1
Footing/Foundation
Before concrete pour for addition footings
- 2
Framing
Structural connections to existing structure
- 3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans
Applies to: Certificate of Business Occupancy (Change of Use / Business License)
- 1
Building & Safety Inspection
Verifies the space complies with all City-adopted building codes for the proposed business use, scheduled by the applicant with Building and Safety
- 2
Fire Department Inspection
Verifies fire/life-safety code compliance for the proposed business use, scheduled by the applicant with the Fire Prevention Office
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Wiring and box placement before wall closure
- 2
Final
Devices installed and panel labeled per 2017 NEC
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Installation Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Underground/rough sprinkler piping or fire alarm wiring inspected before concealment
- 2
Acceptance Test / Final
Fire alarm and/or fire sprinkler acceptance test and final inspection verifying system operation per NFPA 72 / NFPA 13 before occupancy
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit
- 1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment rough-in before wall closure
- 2
Final
Equipment operational and clearances verified
Applies to: Renewable Energy System — Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs and disconnect placement before energizing
- 2
Final
Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, inverter, and interconnection verified; utility replaces the meter with a net meter
Applies to: Sign Permit
- 1
Electrical Rough-In / Final (if illuminated)
Power supply wiring and disconnect switch verified before the sign is closed up, then devices verified operational at final
- 2
Final
Completed sign verified against approved plans for dimensions, location, structural attachment (including footing for freestanding signs), and code compliance
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Installation Permit, Re-Roofing Permit
Re-inspection fees
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