Nephi building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Nephi, Utah.
Verified 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 21 E 100 N, Nephi, UT 84648
- Phone
- (435) 250-8086
- Office hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit
- 1
Plan Review
Performed by the contracted Plans Examiner per RFP No. 22-01 Section IV.B; generally completed within 10 business days of plan receipt, with correction-comment letters referencing specific code sections delivered to the city and applicant.
- 2
Building Inspection (Combination Building Inspector)
Field inspections performed by the contracted Combination Building Inspector per RFP No. 22-01 Section IV.C; inspections generally performed within 2 business days of the inspection request. Contact: Lane Allred, Building Inspector, nephi.inspector@nephi.utah.gov, (435) 610-0547.
- 3
Electrical Service Inspection
Inspection of electrical service construction/installation performed by the Nephi City Power Department (435-623-0276); 24 hours' prior notice required, per the Building Permit Policy Document Packet.
- 4
Natural Gas Service Inspection
Inspection of natural gas service construction/installation performed by the Nephi City Gas Department (435-623-4914); 24 hours' prior notice required.
- 5
Sewer Lateral Inspection
Inspection of sewer service construction/installation performed by the Nephi City Sewer Department (435-623-2349); 24 hours' prior notice required.
- 6
Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, and Drive Approach Inspection
Required before and after construction of all concrete work in the public way, performed by the Nephi City Streets Department (435-623-0712); 24 hours' prior notice required. Sidewalk must pass ADA-compliance inspection for the $4,000 deposit to be refunded.
- 7
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
Occupancy of the structure is prohibited until after final inspections and Certificate of Occupancy issuance, per the official Building Permit Application (Page 2 conditions).
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Plan Review
Performed by the contracted Plans Examiner per RFP No. 22-01 Section IV.B, generally targeted for completion within 10 business days of plan receipt for the same contracted service that reviews residential plans.
- 2
Foundation / Footing
Standard IBC inspection sequence before concrete pour.
- 3
Framing / Structural
Framing and structural elements verified against submitted structural drawings.
- 4
Utility Inspections (Electrical, Gas, Sewer, Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk)
Scheduled separately through each respective Nephi City utility department (Power 435-623-0276, Gas 435-623-4914, Sewer 435-623-2349, Streets 435-623-0712), same as documented for residential permits.
- 5
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
Occupancy of the structure is prohibited until after final inspections and Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
- 1
Framing / Fire-Rated Assembly (if applicable)
Wall construction and any fire-rated/occupancy separation assemblies verified before close-in, where the tenant improvement scope includes framing changes.
- 2
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans, scheduled through the respective Nephi City utility departments where applicable.
- 3
Final
All work complete; occupancy of the tenant space is prohibited until after final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issuance.
Applies to: Solar PV Permit
- 1
Electrical Inspection
Inspection of the PV circuit, inverter, and associated wiring performed as part of the standard Building/Electrical Permit process.
- 2
Interconnection Field Testing / Meter Installation
Nephi City Power inspects and tests the interconnection (system diagram, disconnect switch placement, meter labeling) before approving net metering and installing the net meter; installed capacity is confirmed 'based on the application and inspection of the installation by the Utility' (Electric Service Schedule No. 16).
Final inspection only: Change of Use / Change of Occupancy, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Nephi building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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