Provo building inspections

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings and well depths.

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 detectors in every bedroom and on every floor, all finishes complete. Combustion air to appliances verified per Provo final inspection checklist (Doc 833).

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and hold-down locations verified.

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and roof installed — before insulation or wall cover.

3. 3

   Rough Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing

   Conduit, ductwork, and piping rough-in verified before walls are closed.

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete, fire and health department approvals obtained where applicable, before occupancy.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1. 1

   Underground Flush

   Underground piping flush test before backfill or concealment.

2. 2

   Hydrostatic / Rough Test

   Hydrostatic pressure testing of above-ground piping before concealment.

3. 3

   Acceptance Testing

   Formal acceptance of the completed system by the Fire Marshal's Office; contractors should have the installation permit number available when scheduling. First 2 tests included in the acceptance-testing fee.

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy Coordination

   No Certificate of Occupancy will be scheduled until all required fire permits and acceptance testing are complete, per Provo's Contractor's Corner guidance.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and hold-down locations verified.

2. 2

   Framing

   After framing, sheathing, and roof installed — before insulation or wall cover. Includes MEP rough-in verification.

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall. Includes insulation certification card which must be installed in the attic, visible through the access opening.

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete per the Residential Occupancy Final Inspection Checklist (Doc 833): smoke detectors in each bedroom and on each floor; GFCI protection at exterior, bathrooms, kitchen counter, garage, and unfinished basement outlets; seismic strapping on water heater; bedroom egress windows of adequate size and openable; combustion air to appliances; safety glazing; garage fire separation complete.

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (below frost line — 30 inches in Provo per Design Criteria), 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 — guards required when deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade.

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, circuits identified.

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. Water pressure below 80 psi, water closets maximum 1.6 gpf per Provo final inspection checklist (Doc 833). Water heater P&T relief valve drain and seismic anchorage required.

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance

1. 1

   Zoning Compliance Review

   The Planning Commission reviews the use/occupancy information submitted under § 14.01.090(3) — employee count, parking, restroom facilities, and occupancy square footage for commercial/industrial/institutional uses — before issuing a new Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance.

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy and Zoning Compliance Issuance

   A new Certificate must be issued before the space may be occupied under its new use; if construction accompanied the change of use, this is coordinated with the Building Division's final inspection on the underlying building or tenant-improvement permit.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Rough Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing

   Interior rough-in for tenant space verified before walls/ceiling are closed.

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All finish work complete, fire sprinkler and Fire Marshal approvals confirmed where applicable, 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, site conditions verified.

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Acceptance Testing

   Formal acceptance testing of the completed alarm system by the Fire Marshal's Office; first two tests included in the acceptance-testing fee. Per Orem-style Fire Marshal practice referenced elsewhere in this dataset, the fire alarm final is often coordinated with the sprinkler final where both systems are present — not separately documented for Provo but noted here as a scheduling consideration.

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy Coordination

   No Certificate of Occupancy will be scheduled until all required fire permits and acceptance testing are complete, per Provo's Contractor's Corner guidance.

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 per Provo final inspection checklist (Doc 833), 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, nailing pattern, and ventilation.

Applies to: Sign Permit

1. 1

   Footing / Foundation (freestanding signs)

   Before concrete pour on pole or monument sign foundations.

2. 2

   Final

   Completed sign matches approved plans — dimensions, placement, and attachment verified.

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, electrical connections, and 3-foot fire department access pathways verified.

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit