Unincorporated Iron County building inspections

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (Single Family Dwelling, New Construction)

1. 1

   Footing/Foundation

   Per Geotechnical Form — Footing Foundation submittal requirement, Iron County Forms index.

2. 2

   Backfill/Final Grade (Geotechnical)

   Second-stage geotechnical sign-off per Geotechnical Form — Backfill Final Grade, distinct from the footing-stage form, per Iron County Forms index.

3. 3

   Framing

   Structural framing inspection consistent with adopted IBC/IRC requirements; specific county inspection checklist not separately published online as of 2026-07-04.

4. 4

   Final

   Final building inspection prior to occupancy.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   Verified against submitted plans where the tenant improvement affects structural or fire-rated elements.

2. 2

   Rough MEP

   Mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in applicable to the tenant improvement scope.

3. 3

   Final

   Final inspection prior to occupancy.

Applies to: Remodel / Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing and fire-blocking inspection for basement finish or remodel scope.

2. 2

   Rough MEP

   Mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-in applicable to remodel/basement-finish scope.

3. 3

   Final

   Final inspection.

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1. 1

   Excavation/Steel

   Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before shell placement, consistent with adopted ISPSC.

2. 2

   Electrical/Bonding

   Pool bonding grid and GFCI protection per NEC Article 680.

3. 3

   Final

   Final inspection including barrier/fence compliance.

Applies to: Electrical Permit (Service Upgrade, New Meter Base)

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Wiring, panel, and grounding inspection consistent with adopted 2023 NEC; specific county inspection checklist not separately published online as of 2026-07-04.

2. 2

   Final

   Final electrical inspection.

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Wiring, panel, and grounding inspection consistent with adopted 2023 NEC; specific county inspection checklist not separately published online.

2. 2

   Final

   Final electrical inspection.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring)

   Rough inspection of sprinkler piping or fire alarm wiring and devices prior to concealment. The specific inspecting authority (Utah State Fire Marshal, local fire district, or county Building Department) and checklist are not independently confirmed for unincorporated Iron County as of 2026-07-22.

2. 2

   Final Acceptance Test

   Final fire alarm and/or automatic sprinkler system acceptance test consistent with NFPA 72/NFPA 13 as referenced by the adopted IBC/IFC. The specific inspecting authority is not independently confirmed for unincorporated Iron County.

Applies to: Mechanical Permit (Furnace, Gas Line/Meter, etc.)

1. 1

   Rough Mechanical

   Ductwork, gas line, and equipment inspection consistent with adopted IMC/IFGC; specific county inspection checklist not separately published online as of 2026-07-04.

2. 2

   Final

   Final mechanical inspection.

Applies to: Plumbing Permit (Water Heater, etc.)

1. 1

   Rough Plumbing

   Pipe sizing, slope, and pressure test consistent with adopted IPC; specific county inspection checklist not separately published online as of 2026-07-04.

2. 2

   Final

   Final plumbing inspection.

Applies to: Residential Solar Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect and rapid-shutdown placement per the adopted 2023 NEC.

2. 2

   Final

   Final electrical/structural inspection prior to energizing.

Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit