Unincorporated Davis County building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1. 1

   Setback, Excavation & Forms, Footings

   Verify setbacks, excavation, formwork, and footing layout before concrete pour.

2. 2

   Foundation Reinforcing Steel

   Rebar and anchor bolts in foundation walls.

3. 3

   4-Way Rough (Framing, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

   After rough framing, rough mechanical, rough electrical, and rough plumbing — all must pass before insulation or wall cover.

4. 4

   Insulation

   Insulation installed, before drywall.

5. 5

   Final

   All work complete — Final Electrical, Final Plumbing, Final Mechanical, Final Construction. Certificate of occupancy issued upon passing.

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

1. 1

   Foundation

   Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour

2. 2

   4-Way Rough (Framing, MEP)

   Framing, fire separation between units, egress windows, and MEP rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Insulation

   Insulation and vapor barrier before drywall

4. 4

   Final

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

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: 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 — minimum 48 inches high, self-closing/self-latching gates

4. 4

   Final

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

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (below frost line), 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 — 36-inch guard height required

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Fire Alarm System Inspections (2 included)

   Two in-person inspections are included in the Fire Alarm System Permit fee; additional inspections billed at the same rate as the initial inspection.

2. 2

   Fire Sprinkler System Inspections — flow, hydro, final (3 included)

   Three in-person inspections (flow test, hydrostatic test, and final) are included in the Fire Sprinkler System Permit fee across all square-footage tiers; additional inspections are $100.00 each.

3. 3

   SDMF Suppression/Alarm Review Inspections (2 included each)

   In South Davis Metro Fire's service area, both the Suppression Review and Alarm Review fees each include 2 inspections. Final inspections will not be scheduled until SDMF's pre-check list is complete, per SDMF's Plan Review page.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough Mechanical

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

2. 2

   Gas Line Air Test

   Gas piping pressure tested (for gas appliances)

3. 3

   Final Mechanical

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

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1. 1

   Underground Plumbing & Test

   Before slab/backfill — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

2. 2

   Rough Plumbing & Test

   After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required

3. 3

   Final Plumbing

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

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy

1. 1

   Business License Inspection (health, building, zoning code conformance)

   License Deputies (who may include the County Building Inspector, Sheriff/Deputy Sheriffs, or Health Department staff) may inspect the licensed premises for health, building, and zoning code conformance, without prior notification, per County Code § 5.04.200.

2. 2

   Building Permit Final Inspection (if construction/occupancy-classification change involved)

   If the change of use triggers a Commercial Building Permit or Tenant Improvement Permit, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued upon passing that permit's Final inspection -- see this file's separate building permit entries.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Rough-In

   Wall framing and MEP rough-in inspection before wall cover.

2. 2

   Final

   All finishes complete — Final Electrical, Final Plumbing, Final Mechanical, Final Construction, verified before occupancy.

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, erosion control in place

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

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

2. 2

   Final Electrical

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

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1. 1

   Deck/Substrate

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

2. 2

   Final

   Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, 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: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Sign Permit