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Tooele building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Tooele, Utah.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
90 North Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone
(435) 843-2132
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, per tooelecity.gov Community Development Department page. Building Official: Brad Alder (brada@tooelecity.gov); Community Development Director: Andrew Aagard, per the same page (fetched 2026-07-04).

Published scheduling rules

  • Inspection scheduling must be completed by 4:30 PM the business day before the requested time; cancellations must be made by 3:00 PM the business day before — per the Tooele City Building Permit application form. (Residential Building Permit)
  • All required inspections must be scheduled at least 1 working day in advance (Fire Plan Review Permit (Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Systems))
  • All inspections must be scheduled by 4:30 PM the business day before the requested time; cancellations by 3:00 PM the business day before. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour, per standard IBC inspection sequence; all inspections require 1 working day advance notice.

  2. 2

    Structural / Framing

    Framing and structural connections verified against submitted structural drawings.

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans.

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection required before 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

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans, where applicable to scope.

  3. 3

    Final

    Final inspection required before occupancy.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour, per standard IRC/IBC inspection sequence; all inspections require 1 working day advance notice per the Tooele City Building Permit application form.

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and MEP rough-in complete.

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    Final inspection required before occupancy; work must remain accessible and exposed until passed by the Inspector per the Building Permit application form's declaration.

Applies to: Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Permit

  1. 1

    Structural / Mounting Inspection

    Verifies panel mounting/attachment to the roof or ground-mount structure against submitted plans; all inspections require 1 working day advance notice per the Tooele City Building Permit application form.

  2. 2

    Electrical Inspection

    Verifies the PV interconnection wiring, inverter, and disconnect against the 2023 NEC; General Purpose inspection fee is $50 (Fee Schedule, Building section).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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 Tooele building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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