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Inspection 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).

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))
  • 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: Residential Building Permit (New Construction — Custom)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing per approved plans

  3. 3

    Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Rough-In

    Trade rough-ins per approved plans before wall closure

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Required before backfill for wood/vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, and engineered walls

  2. 2

    Pre-Grout (CMU only)

    Required for CMU block walls before grouting

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Slab

    Before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before wall closure

  3. 3

    Final

    Fixtures connected, no leaks

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation

    Before concrete pour for addition footings

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural connections to existing structure

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Certificate of Business Occupancy (Change of Use / Business License)

  1. 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. 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. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and box placement before wall closure

  2. 2

    Final

    Devices installed and panel labeled per 2017 NEC

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Installation Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Underground/rough sprinkler piping or fire alarm wiring inspected before concealment

  2. 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. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and equipment rough-in before wall closure

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational and clearances verified

Applies to: Renewable Energy System — Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final

    Panel mounting, roof penetration sealing, inverter, and interconnection verified; utility replaces the meter with a net meter

Applies to: Sign Permit

  1. 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. 2

    Final

    Completed sign verified against approved plans for dimensions, location, structural attachment (including footing for freestanding signs), and code compliance

Re-inspection fees

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Installation PermitRe-Inspection Fee · City of Boulder City Initial Fire Plan Review Submittals Requirements page
$153.00 per hour

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 Boulder City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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