Layton building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts, per 2024 IBC.

2. 2

   Framing / Structural

   After framing, sheathing, and structural work — before insulation or wall cover.

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in inspected before walls closed.

4. 4

   Fire Sprinkler / Alarm

   Rough-in and hydrostatic test where fire suppression is required; see this file's fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry.

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete before certificate of occupancy is issued.

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window wells and 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: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Compliance

1. 1

   Fire Department Inspection

   Required for all new Commercial business licenses (Step 5 of the Business Licensing process)

2. 2

   Building Department Inspection

   Required for Home Occupation licenses where clients/students visit the home, or where a building permit was issued for the change of use

3. 3

   Health Department Inspection (if applicable)

   Davis County Health Department inspection for any business handling food items

4. 4

   Occupancy Approval

   Fire/Building (and Health, if applicable) Department must give occupancy approval before the business license is mailed (Step 6)

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.

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

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

3. 3

   Fire Sprinkler / Alarm (if applicable)

   Rough-in and testing where sprinkler/alarm systems are modified as part of the tenant finish.

4. 4

   Final

   All tenant-finish or remodel work complete 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 roof — before insulation or wall cover

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for certificate of occupancy

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Footing excavation to frost depth (30 inches minimum in Layton) and forms before concrete pour

2. 2

   Framing

   Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and railing attachment

3. 3

   Final

   Deck complete with railings, stairs, and guardrails

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: EV Charger / EVSE 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, if the charger requires a service upgrade

3. 3

   Final

   Charger connection, GFCI/breaker protection, panel labeled

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Piping installed, heads in place — before ceiling is closed

2. 2

   Hydrostatic Test

   System pressure tested per NFPA requirements

3. 3

   Final

   System operational, flow test complete, monitoring connected

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: Demolition Permit

1. 1

   Pre-Demolition

   Verify utility disconnects are complete and any required asbestos clearance is obtained before work begins

2. 2

   Final / Site Clear

   Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Wiring and device placement installed, before ceiling/walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   System operational, devices tested, monitoring/annunciation connected

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: Fence Permit, Water Heater Permit