Unincorporated Utah County building inspections

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing

   Wall framing, fire blocking, and egress window openings

2. 2

   MEP Rough-In

   Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins before walls closed

3. 3

   Insulation

   Insulation on exterior walls before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   Drywall, fixtures, smoke/CO detectors, and all finishes complete

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footings

   Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts; provide up to 3 days advance notice for inspection scheduling

2. 2

   Framing

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

3. 3

   Insulation

   After insulation installed, before drywall

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete — Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing. Occupancy prohibited until final inspection approved.

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

3. 3

   Barrier

   Pool fence / barrier — 48-inch minimum height, self-closing / self-latching gates

4. 4

   Final

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

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1. 1

   Foundation / Footing

   Before concrete pour. Utah County's own materials do not publish a commercial-specific inspection checklist distinct from the general building inspection sequence used for the residential-building-permit entry in this file.

2. 2

   Framing

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

3. 3

   Final

   All work complete — Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing.

Applies to: Deck Permit

1. 1

   Footings

   Verify footing depth (below frost line at 30 inches minimum), 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 per IRC

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

Applies to: Grading & Excavation Permit

1. 1

   Erosion Control

   Silt fence, inlet protection, and stabilization measures in place before work begins

2. 2

   Rough Grade

   Cut/fill completed, verify elevations match approved plan

3. 3

   Final Grade

   Drainage verified, slopes stabilized, permanent landscaping or erosion control in place

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 verified

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1. 1

   Framing / Structural

   Where structural or MEP changes are part of the tenant-improvement scope, before close-in.

2. 2

   Final

   All work complete — Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing.

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: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

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

2. 2

   Final

   Charger installed and operational, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Visual site inspection of alarm wiring/devices before concealment, included in the base permit fee.

2. 2

   Final Test

   Final functional test of the alarm system, included in the base permit fee.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

   Site inspection of sprinkler piping/heads before concealment, included in the base permit fee per the Fire Marshal's fee schedule.

2. 2

   Final

   Final site inspection and test, included in the base permit fee.

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In

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

2. 2

   Final

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

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, 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: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit, Fence Permit, Water Heater Permit