Unincorporated Clark County building inspections

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footings

   Before concrete pour for any new footings associated with addition

2. 2

   Framing / Structural

   After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-ins before walls closed

4. 4

   Insulation / Energy

   Insulation and energy compliance before drywall — 2024 IECC

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Gunite / Steel / Excavation

   Before gunite or shotcrete application — verify steel reinforcement, layout, and dimensions per §22.02.470

2. 2

   Plumbing Rough-In

   Pool plumbing lines installed, pressure test before backfill

3. 3

   Electrical Bonding

   Bonding conductors connected to all metal components — verified before plaster or decking

4. 4

   Barrier / Fencing

   Pool barrier installed and compliant (minimum 48-inch height, self-closing/latching gate) before water is introduced

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete — pool filled, equipment operational, safety features verified, electrical final

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings and foundation before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing, egress, and fire separation

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, smoke/CO detectors installed, address posted

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   Before concealment of structural elements

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-ins before walls are closed

3. 3

   Above-Ceiling

   All above-ceiling work inspected before tile/ceiling is installed

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete, fire alarm, sprinkler, and exit sign testing completed — Certificate of Occupancy or TCO issued

Applies to: Block Wall / Screen Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing / Foundation

   Before concrete pour — trench depth, width, rebar placement verified

2. 2

   Block / Grout

   At intermediate block heights (for taller walls) — verify rebar placement and grout consistency before filling cells

3. 3

   Final

   Wall complete — verify height, cap, and any required steel dowels to adjacent structures

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit (NFPA 13 / NFPA 13R)

1. 1

   Underground / Mains

   Underground fire sprinkler piping and mains inspected before backfill

2. 2

   Rough-In / Hydrostatic Test

   Overhead piping rough-in and hydrostatic pressure test before concealment

3. 3

   Final / Acceptance Test

   Full system flow test, alarm/flow-switch verification, and fire department connection check before system acceptance

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final — Building / Structural

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, and roof penetration sealing verified

3. 3

   Final — Electrical

   Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit

1. 1

   Life-Safety / Final Inspection

   Verifies the space meets code requirements for the proposed occupancy classification — egress, fire separation, occupant load, and accessibility

2. 2

   Fire Department Final

   Verifies fire and life-safety systems are appropriate to the new occupancy classification, where applicable

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Service

   After wiring installed and before walls closed — conductor sizing, panel connections, and service entrance verified

2. 2

   Final

   All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Service

   New circuit wiring or service/panel work verified before closing walls, if applicable

2. 2

   Final

   EVSE equipment connection, breaker sizing, and GFCI protection (where required) verified per 2023 NEC

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit (NFPA 72)

1. 1

   Rough-In / Wiring

   Initiating and notification device wiring inspected before concealment

2. 2

   Final / Acceptance Test

   Functional test of all initiating and notification devices, battery calculations verification, and central-station monitoring connection check

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Mechanical Rough-In

   Ductwork and equipment rough-in before wall cover — clearances and support verified per UMC

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, refrigerant charge complete, thermostat functional

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Rough-In

   Underground plumbing and rough-in before concealment — pressure test required per UPC

2. 2

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified per UPC

Applies to: Sign Permit (Sign Design Review)

1. 1

   Electrical (illuminated signs only)

   Wiring and connections for internally illuminated or electronic message signs, inspected under the associated electrical permit

2. 2

   Final

   Sign built and located per the approved Sign Design Review/Administrative Sign Design Review plans and construction permit

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roofing Permit