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

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
61 S Main St, St. George, UT 84770
Phone
(435) 627-4100
Email
building@sgcity.org
Office hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structure, fire separation, egress windows

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Insulation

    Insulation and vapor barrier before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete, smoke/CO detectors installed (one CO detector per habitable level), address posted, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Standard IBC inspection sequence before concrete pour.

  2. 2

    Structural / Framing

    Framing and structural elements, including fire barriers, fire walls, and fire-stopping, verified against submitted plans before close-in.

  3. 3

    Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm

    Fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems inspected under separate review and approval by the St. George Fire Department, where applicable.

  4. 4

    MEP Rough-In

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

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    Wall framing, fire blocking, egress window openings and window wells

  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, and all finishes complete; smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (one per habitable level) installed per St. George's Final Inspection Checklist items 20–21

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts

  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 — compliance letter from soils company required; elevation certification if required; backflow prevention on hose bibs and landscape sprinkler systems; stucco and insulation certificates; engineering letter for retaining/rock walls; exterior drainage; permanent house numbers; per St. George Residential Final Inspection Checklist

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing / Fire-Rated Assembly

    Wall construction and any fire-rated/occupancy separation assemblies verified before close-in.

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

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

  3. 3

    Final

    All finishes verified complete before occupancy, including general code-required accessibility compliance for the remodeled area.

Applies to: Deck Permit

  1. 1

    Footings

    Verify footing depth, diameter, and rebar before concrete pour — frost line is 12 inches in St. George per the city's published design criteria (Table R301.2(1) insert)

  2. 2

    Framing

    Posts, beams, joists, ledger connection, and hardware (joist hangers, post caps, bolts) verified

  3. 3

    Final

    Decking, stairs, guards, and railings complete — guards required when deck surface is 30 inches or more above grade; guardrail spacing: a 4-inch sphere cannot pass between rails (per St. George Final Inspection Checklist item 10)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, and 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: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough-In

    Sprinkler underground piping and rough wiring for alarm devices, before concealment — verify pipe materials, wiring type, and device placement

  2. 2

    Hydrostatic / Flush Test

    Sprinkler system hydrostatic pressure test and underground flush test per NFPA 13, witnessed before system is placed in service

  3. 3

    Final Acceptance Test

    Full system functional test — sprinkler flow/alarm interlock test per NFPA 13 and fire alarm final acceptance test (device activation, monitoring signal transmission to the central station) per NFPA 72

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; backflow prevention devices required on hose bibs and landscape sprinkler systems per the St. George Residential Final Inspection Checklist

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Gunite / Shell

    Steel, plumbing, and bonding before concrete shell is poured

  2. 2

    Barrier

    Pool fencing, gates, and self-closing/self-latching hardware verified

  3. 3

    Final

    Pool complete, equipment operational, all barriers in place

Applies to: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use Permit

  1. 1

    Building Department Final Inspection

    Confirms the building or tenant space and its proposed use conform to the adopted building codes — required before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued per St. George City Code § 9-1-3

  2. 2

    Fire Department Inspection

    Required only when the business maintains a physical location in St. George (not applicable to home occupations); a Fire Department representative contacts the applicant if required

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, erosion control in place

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Service / Panel

    Panel/circuit installation, grounding electrode system inspection for the EVSE circuit.

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounted and energized, GFCI/breaker protection verified per NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System).

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support; IRC Equipment and Duct Plan must be on-site

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, Manual J/S/D verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional, combustion air supply verified; carbon monoxide detector required on every habitable level per St. George's inspection requirements

Applies to: Roofing Permit

  1. 1

    Deck / Substrate

    After tear-off — verify sheathing condition and replace damaged decking before proceeding; inspector must see sheathing before underlayment is installed

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed roof — roofing material and flashing completed; no extra material on roof (per St. George Residential Final Inspection Checklist item 9)

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: Sign Permit, Water Heater Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21) — assessed under provisions of Section 305.8
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Electrical PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Plumbing PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Mechanical / HVAC PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Roofing PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Solar Panel PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Swimming Pool PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Deck PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)Reinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Demolition PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Water Heater PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Basement Finish PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
EV Charger / EVSE PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21).
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use PermitReinspection Fee · St. George City Impact Fees document (effective 4/21/21)
$47.00 per hour (minimum one-half hour)

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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

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