Unincorporated Washington County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Washington County, Utah.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 111 East Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770
Phone: (435) 301-7250
Office hours: Mon–Fri, normal business hours (24-hour advance notice required for inspections)
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

24-hour advance notice is required after work is completed and ready for inspection. A permit number is required when scheduling inspections. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

1
Foundation
Footings, forms, rebar — before concrete pour
2
Framing
Structure, fire separation, egress windows
3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed
4
Insulation
Insulation and vapor barrier before drywall
5
Final
All work complete, smoke/CO detectors, address posted, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

1
Foundation / Footing
Standard IBC inspection sequence before concrete pour.
2
Structural / Framing
Framing and structural elements verified against submitted plans before close-in.
3
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans.
4
Final
All work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit

1
Foundation / Footing
Before concrete pour — verify excavation, forms, rebar, and anchor bolts
2
Framing
After framing, sheathing, and rough-in MEP — before insulation or wall cover
3
Insulation
After insulation installed, before drywall
4
Final
All work complete — certificate of occupancy issued upon passing

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

1
Excavation / Steel
Pool shell excavation, rebar, and plumbing before gunite/shotcrete
2
Electrical / Bonding
Pool bonding grid, equipment connections, GFCI protection per NEC Article 680
3
Barrier
Pool fence/barrier — 48-inch minimum height, self-closing/self-latching gates required
4
Final
Pool complete, filled, equipment operational, all barriers in place

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

1
Framing / Structural (if applicable)
Wall construction and any structural modifications verified before close-in, where applicable to the scope of work.
2
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in verified against submitted plans.
3
Final
All work complete before occupancy.

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support
2
Service / Panel
Panel installation, grounding electrode system, service entrance conductors
3
Final
All devices installed, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, panel labeled

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground / Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts
2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed — pressure test required
3
Final
All fixtures connected, water flowing, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1
Pre-Demolition
Verify utility disconnects complete and any required asbestos clearance obtained before work begins
2
Final / Site Clear
Site cleared, foundation removed or capped, site conditions verified

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In
After wiring installed, before walls closed — verify box placement, wire sizing, proper support
2
Final
Charger installed and operational, GFCI/AFCI protection verified where required, panel labeled

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

1
Sprinkler System Flush, Rough-In, and Acceptance Test
Bundled into HVFSSD's single Sprinkler System fee ($1,175.00 commercial / $950.00 residential), which also includes the plan review and, for residential, final occupancy.
2
Fire Alarm Inspection and Acceptance Test
Bundled into HVFSSD's single $350.00 per-system Fire Alarm fee, which also includes the plan review.

Applies to: Manufactured Home Permit

1
Foundation / Setup
Foundation or blocking system, tie-downs/anchoring, and utility connections before occupancy
2
Final
All utilities connected, skirting in place, site complete

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed — verify clearances and support
2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested, thermostat functional

Applies to: Roofing Permit

1
Deck / Substrate
After tear-off — verify sheathing condition and replace damaged decking before proceeding
2
Final
Completed roof — verify ice and water shield, flashing, drip edge, and nailing pattern

Applies to: Solar Panel Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final / Structural
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit, Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building PermitRe-Inspection Fee · Washington County Community Development Fees page — 'Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of section 305.8: $100.00 per hour', verified June 30, 2026.