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West Haven building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in West Haven, Utah.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
4150 S 3900 W, West Haven, UT 84401
Phone
385-389-2690
Email
buildinginspections@westhavenut.gov
Office hours
Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Friday), per the city's official Building Department page. Building permit submittal and inspection requests are handled online via the CityInspect portal (registration required) or by email to the Building Department.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • All permit submittals and inspection requests go through the CityInspect portal (utah.cityinspect.com) or by direct email to the Building Department. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels))
  • Submission and inspection requests handled via the CityInspect online portal (registration required) (Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels))
  • Submission and inspection requests handled via the CityInspect online portal (registration required) (Commercial Building Permit)
  • Submission and inspection requests handled via the CityInspect online portal (registration required) (Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit)
  • Submission and inspection requests handled via the CityInspect online portal (registration required), per the official Building Department page (Solar / Solar PV Installation Permit)
  • West Haven City Building Department is open Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Fridays), per the official Building Department page. All permit submittals and inspection requests go through the CityInspect online portal or by direct email to the department. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical Inspection

    Rough wiring, before any part of the work is concealed, per the city's official Residential Basement Finish guide.

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing Inspection

    Rough plumbing, before any part of the work is concealed.

  3. 3

    Rough Heating & Refrigeration Inspection

    Rough heating and refrigeration, before any part of the work is concealed.

  4. 4

    Insulation & Vapor Barrier Inspection

    As required.

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    When all framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is complete, but prior to final occupancy; includes decks, guards, handrails, exterior site work.

Applies to: Commercial Building Permit

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation Inspection

    Required before concrete placement, per standard West Haven inspection sequencing.

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Inspections

    Rough wiring, rough plumbing, and rough mechanical inspections, each required before any part of the work is concealed.

  3. 3

    Insulation & Vapor Barrier Inspection

    Required as applicable prior to covering insulation.

  4. 4

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Conducted when all framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is complete, prior to final occupancy.

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels)

  1. 1

    Footing/Foundation Inspection

    Required before concrete placement, per standard West Haven inspection sequencing referenced across the city's permit guidance documents.

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Refrigeration Inspections

    Rough wiring, rough plumbing, and rough heating/refrigeration inspections, each required before any part of the work is concealed, per the city's official Residential Basement Finish guide (applies to rough-in work generally).

  3. 3

    Insulation & Vapor Barrier Inspection

    Required as applicable prior to covering insulation, per the city's official Residential Basement Finish guide.

  4. 4

    Final Inspection

    Conducted when all framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work is complete, prior to final occupancy; includes decks, guards, handrails, and exterior site work, per the city's official Residential Basement Finish guide.

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Inspections

    Rough wiring, rough plumbing, and rough mechanical for the TI/remodel scope, before any part of the work is concealed.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy

    Conducted when all framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work for the TI/remodel is complete, prior to final occupancy.

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    First Inspection

    Included in the permit fee; Weber Fire District alarm permits include 2 inspections total.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Second of the 2 inspections included in the permit fee.

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    First Inspection

    Included in the permit fee; Weber Fire District sprinkler permits include 2 inspections total.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Second of the 2 inspections included in the permit fee.

Applies to: Solar / Solar PV Installation Permit

  1. 1

    Electrical Inspection

    Scheduled through the West Haven City Building Department; a Reinspection Fee ($50 general / $100 under the separate Re-inspection Fees subsection) applies if missed or failed, per the Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule.

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Conducted when the solar-PV installation is complete, prior to interconnection/final sign-off, per the city's standard Building Permit inspection process.

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use, EV Charger / EVSE Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels)Reinspection Fee · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, lists 'Reinspection fee ... $50' in the main BUILDING/ENGINEERING list and a distinct 'Re-inspection fee ... $100' under the 'Re-inspection Fees' subsection. Both figures are published as-is in the official schedule; the document does not reconcile the two line items.
$50.00 (general); $100.00 under the separate 'Re-inspection Fees' subsection
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels)Occupying Structure Prior to Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, Re-inspection Fees subsection.
$300.00 per day
Excavation PermitReinspection Fee · West Haven City Excavation Permit Application form, 'Basic Fee Schedule.'
$50.00
Commercial Building PermitReinspection Fee · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025.
$100.00 (Re-inspection Fees subsection)
Commercial Building PermitOccupying Structure Prior to Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, Re-inspection Fees subsection.
$300.00 per day
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitReinspection Fee · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025.
$100.00 (Re-inspection Fees subsection)
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of UseOccupying Structure Prior to Obtaining Certificate of Occupancy (penalty) · West Haven City Consolidated Fees & Fines Schedule, adopted 9/17/2025, Re-inspection Fees subsection: 'Occupying structure prior to obtaining Certificate of Occupancy ... $300.00 per day.' This is a per-day penalty for occupying before the certificate is issued, not an application or issuance fee.
$300.00 per day

West Haven building permits

West Haven building permitsResidential Basement Finish PermitCommercial Building PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction / Additions / Remodels)Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish PermitFire Alarm System PermitFire Sprinkler System PermitSolar / Solar PV Installation PermitCertificate of Occupancy / Change of UseEV Charger / EVSE Permit

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