Clearfield building inspections

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

   Insulation

   Insulation on exterior walls, vapor barrier placement

4. 4

   Final

   Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural (if applicable)

   Interior wall framing and structural connections verified before close-in, where the scope includes structural work or wall additions/removals.

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in for the tenant space, inspected before walls closed.

3. 3

   Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm (if applicable)

   Fire Department review and approval where sprinkler/alarm systems are modified as part of the tenant finish.

4. 4

   Final

   All tenant-finish work complete, accessible route of travel to the improved area verified, before occupancy.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (minimum 30 inches below grade per Clearfield frost depth), diameter, and rebar before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware

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: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Flow Test

   One of 3 inspections included in the $300 permit fee.

2. 2

   Hydrostatic Test

   One of 3 inspections included in the $300 permit fee.

3. 3

   Final

   Final of the 3 inspections included in the $300 permit fee.

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: Solar / Solar PV Installation Permit

1. 1

   Structural / Roof Attachment

   Verify racking attachment points, flashing, and roof load path before panels are energized (roof-mounted arrays only)

2. 2

   Electrical

   Inverter, disconnect, grounding, and interconnection point — same standard as other electrical permit inspections

3. 3

   Final

   System complete and operational; all work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects are complete before work begins

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped per plan

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   First Inspection

   Included in the $200 permit fee; NDFD fire alarm permits include 2 inspections total.

2. 2

   Final Inspection

   Second of the 2 inspections included in the permit fee.

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

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1. 1

   Deck / Substrate

   After tear-off — verify sheathing condition before proceeding

2. 2

   Final

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

Applies to: Street Cut / Excavation Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Excavation

   Verify utility locates (call 811) and traffic control plan before cutting

2. 2

   Final

   Verify patch/repair meets city standards

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fence Permit, Sign Permit