Unincorporated Washoe County building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   After framing and before wall cover

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Insulation / Energy

   Energy code compliance before drywall (if applicable)

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, fire sprinkler certification, ADA compliance verified, Certificate of Occupancy issued

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit (TMFPD)

1. 1

   Rough-In / Underground

   Sprinkler underground supply and rough overhead piping, or fire alarm conduit/wiring rough-in, before concealment

2. 2

   Fire Sprinkler System Test

   Hydrostatic test of sprinkler piping and fire-pump start-up test (if applicable), witnessed by TMFPD

3. 3

   Fire Alarm System Test

   Final acceptance test of alarm devices, panel programming, and central-station monitoring connection

4. 4

   Final

   Seismic bracing, standpipe flush/test, and Fire Department Connection (FDC) verified before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1. 1

   Footings / Foundation

   Before concrete pour — Setback and Elevation Certification Letter and Soils Compaction Certification Letter required

2. 2

   Framing

   After structural framing, sheathing, and rough-in trades are complete and before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   Insulation / Energy

   Insulation installed and energy code compliance items verified before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete; Grading and Drainage Certification Letter required; ready for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

1. 1

   Excavation / Pre-Gunite

   Steel reinforcement installed, before gunite/concrete — verify setbacks and dimensions

2. 2

   Rough Plumbing / Electrical

   Plumbing lines and electrical bonding before backfill and decking

3. 3

   Barrier / Fencing

   Pool barrier and fence enclosure installed before pool can be filled

4. 4

   Final

   Equipment operational, safety covers, anti-entrapment drains, electrical bonding/grounding verified

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use

1. 1

   Final Building Inspection

   All work required by the building permit is completed (WCC §100.109.3.12)

2. 2

   Other-Agency Sign-Offs

   Road, Health (well/septic), Community Development (parking/zoning/landscaping), Fire Department, and Nevada State Office inspections as applicable, verified on the permit card in Accela

3. 3

   Certificate of Occupancy Issuance

   Building Division issues the CO (or TCO, up to 90 days) once all required sign-offs are complete

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Gas Piping Pressure Test

   Required before concealing gas piping — verify no leaks under test pressure

2. 2

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and mechanical equipment rough-in before walls closed — verify clearances and support

3. 3

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Slab Plumbing

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed and before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Footings (if applicable)

   Before concrete pour for new footings — setback certification may be required

2. 2

   Framing / Structural

   After framing is complete and before walls are covered — verify structure, connections, and blocking

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final — Structural / Building

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

3. 3

   Final — Electrical

   Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified

Applies to: Block / Screen Wall / Fence Permit

1. 1

   Footings (if applicable)

   For masonry or block walls — verify footing depth, rebar, and setback before concrete pour

2. 2

   Final

   Wall or fence complete — verify height, setbacks, and construction per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify conductor sizing, box placement, and service connections

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

   Conductor sizing, box placement, and circuit routing before cover, where applicable

2. 2

   Final

   Charger mounting, disconnect, GFCI/breaker sizing, and labeling verified per 2023 NEC

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Re-Roof / Roofing Permit, Sign Permit