Unincorporated Wayne County building inspections
Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Wayne County, Utah.
Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 18 South Main St, PO Box 189, Loa, UT 84747
- Phone
- (435) 836-1302
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed 12:30–1:00 PM for lunch); Wayne County Courthouse hours per County Offices page
- Website
- Official site
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Building Permit
- 1
Initial (before work begins)
Required initial inspection before construction work begins, per the county's Inspection Record form
- 2
Footings
Before concrete pour — footing excavation, rebar
- 3
Foundation
After forms are in place, but before concrete is poured
- 4
Underground Plumbing
Underground/under-slab plumbing before it is covered
- 5
Rough Framing
When finished and before covering
- 6
Rough Plumbing
After concealed piping is in place, but before covering
- 7
Rough Electrical
After electrical is in place, but before covering
- 8
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork and mechanical rough-in before covering
- 9
Insulation
After insulation is installed, before drywall
- 10
Drywall
Drywall inspection before finishing
- 11
Building Final
Final building inspection — required before occupancy; occupancy of the structure is prohibited until after final inspection
- 12
Plumbing Final
Final plumbing inspection
- 13
Electrical Final
Final electrical inspection
Applies to: Commercial Building Permit
- 1
Initial (before work begins)
Required initial inspection before construction work begins, per the county's Inspection Record form.
- 2
Footings
Before concrete pour — footing excavation, rebar.
- 3
Foundation
After forms are in place, but before concrete is poured.
- 4
Rough Framing
When finished and before covering.
- 5
Rough Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical
After concealed piping, wiring, and ductwork are in place, but before covering.
- 6
Building Final
Final building inspection — required before occupancy; occupancy of the structure is prohibited until after final inspection.
- 7
Plumbing / Electrical Final
Final plumbing and electrical inspections.
Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
- 1
Rough Framing / Plumbing / Electrical / Mechanical
Scope-dependent rough-in inspection before covering.
- 2
Building Final
Final building inspection — required before occupancy of the improved space.
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Solar PV / Solar Panel Installation Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
After electrical is in place, but before covering — per the county's standard inspection sequence documented in this file's residential-building-permit entry.
- 2
Electrical Final
Final electrical inspection.
Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Permit
- 1
Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Rough-In
Inspection of sprinkler piping or alarm wiring before it is concealed; no published county or fire-district inspection checklist exists for this system specifically, so this entry follows the general rough-in sequence documented in this file's residential-building-permit and commercial-building-permit entries.
- 2
Fire Sprinkler/Alarm Final
Final acceptance test/inspection of the completed system, coordinated directly with the Fire Inspections contact (Eric Torgerson) since no published fire-district inspection process exists.
Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit / Certificate of Occupancy
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.
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 Unincorporated Wayne County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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