Reno building inspections

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings and foundation before concrete pour — 24-inch frost depth minimum

2. 2

   Framing

   Structural framing, egress windows, fire separation (if attached)

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed; separate trade permits

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   After framing complete before walls covered — structural connections and fire separation assemblies

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed

3. 3

   Fire Inspection

   Fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression system inspections by Reno Fire Department

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete, life safety systems functional, ready for new tenant occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Footing / Foundation (if new footings)

   Before concrete pour — footings below 24-inch frost depth

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Swimming Pool and Spa Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Gunite / Shell

   Steel/rebar placement and plumbing rough-in before shell is poured or set

2. 2

   Electrical Rough-In

   Bonding, GFCI circuits, conduit runs before equipment set

3. 3

   Barrier / Fencing

   Pool barrier and fence verification — height, self-closing/latching gates, compliant openings per 2024 IRC R326

4. 4

   Final

   Pool filled, all equipment operational, barriers complete, electrical verified

Applies to: Fire Alarm Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and device placement before wall/ceiling cover

2. 2

   Battery / Standby Power Test

   Verify installed batteries against the RFD battery calculation worksheet (24-hour standby, 5-minute alarm, or 15-minute alarm for voice systems)

3. 3

   Final / RFD Acceptance Test

   Full system test; device identifiers verified against line diagram and battery calculations; RFD sign-off obtained

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Rough-In

   Piping, hangers, and riser installation before concealment

2. 2

   Fire Flow / Acceptance Test

   System flow test witnessed by Reno Fire Department; verify against approved hydraulic calculations

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans, RFD sign-off obtained

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Gas Piping Pressure Test

   Required before concealing gas piping — 11–15 inches water column held for 15 minutes minimum (NNICC manometer test requirement for Reno)

2. 2

   Rough-In / Equipment

   Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed — verify clearances and venting

3. 3

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Under-slab

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed before walls closed — pressure test

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement — before walls or ceiling cover

2. 2

   Final — Structural / Racking

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

3. 3

   Final — Electrical

   All connections, inverter, and interconnection point verified; licensed contractor/journeyman must be on site

Applies to: Block / Screen Wall and Fence Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Before concrete pour for retaining walls and structural walls — depth and reinforcing

2. 2

   Final

   Fence or wall constructed per approved plans — height, materials, location, gates, vision triangle compliance

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification

   Verification that gas, electric, water, and sewer are disconnected before demolition begins

2. 2

   Final

   Site cleared and graded, all debris removed, utilities properly capped

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed — conductor sizing, box placement, service connections

2. 2

   Final

   All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, system energized

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy, EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit), Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit