Unincorporated Cache County building inspections

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Structure, fire separation, egress windows

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts. Concrete inspections: notify staff when concrete truck is scheduled so inspector can arrive before truck.

2. 2

   Framing / 4-Way

   After framing, sheathing, and rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover. Windows and flashing must be installed for the 4-way inspection.

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for occupancy. Do a final walk-through before scheduling — inspectors may assess $75 re-inspection fee if not ready.

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1. 1

   Excavation / Steel

   Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete

2. 2

   Electrical / Bonding

   Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per NEC Article 680

3. 3

   Barrier

   Pool fence/barrier — 48-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates per adopted IRC

4. 4

   Final

   Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Final

   Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete. NOTE: physical on-site inspection only if there is an outside entrance and owner/contractor is present.

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (30 inches below grade for frost protection in Cache Valley), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware verified

3. 3

   Final

   Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support

2. 2

   Service / Panel

   Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors

3. 3

   Final

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

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground / Slab

   Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough-In

   After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final

   All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Retaining Wall Permit

1. 1

   Footing

   Footing excavation, rebar, and forms before concrete pour

2. 2

   Backfill / Drainage

   Drainage gravel, pipe, and filter fabric before backfill

3. 3

   Final

   Wall complete, drainage functional, site graded

Applies to: Zoning Clearance

1. 1

   Completeness Review

   Development Services staff reviews the submitted application against the checklist with the applicant; incomplete applications are not accepted and are returned to the applicant, per the application form.

2. 2

   Department Review

   Complete applications are forwarded to the necessary departments for review and comments, per the application form.

3. 3

   Land Use Authority Approval

   Department reviews and comments are used to prepare the zoning clearance approval, which is presented to the county land use authority for approval, per the application form.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (Framing, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)

   After framing and rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work for the tenant space are installed, before walls are closed. Based on Cache County's general published inspection sequence (no separate tenant-improvement-specific inspection list is published by the county).

2. 2

   Final

   After the tenant space is completed and prior to occupancy

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects and any required asbestos clearance before work begins

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1. 1

   Deck / Substrate

   After tear-off — verify sheathing condition and replace damaged decking before proceeding

2. 2

   Final

   Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, and nailing pattern

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

2. 2

   Final / Structural

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence Permit, New Construction Fire District Inspection (With Sprinklers and Fire Alarm)