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Laramie building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Laramie, Wyoming.

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How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
320 E. Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070 (temporary location while the Historic Carnegie Building at 405 Grand Avenue undergoes renovations; mailing address P.O. Box C, Laramie, WY 82073)
Phone
(307) 721-5271
Email
codeadmin@cityoflaramie.org
Office hours
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (per Building Department Staff page, current); older bulletins/forms list Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m. — confirm current hours by phone
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule any plumbing inspection. (Plumbing Permit)
  • 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections (Plumbing Permit)
  • 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections (standard convention across all Code Administration trade permits per the Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Permit Application form) (Fire Sprinkler System Permit)
  • 24-hour advance notice required to schedule inspections (Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation / Under-floor

    Before concrete pour — footings must extend below the 42-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Structural Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical

    Rough-in inspections for all trade work before it is concealed

  4. 4

    Wall Coverings / Insulation

    Insulation and wall-cover inspection before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete; required before Certificate of Occupancy is issued

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings/foundation before concrete pour, below 42-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing before insulation/wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in (separate trade permits required)

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete; required for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour, below 42-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical Rough-In

    Before walls closed, if applicable

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural

    Structural alterations before concealment

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in (separate trade permits required)

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete; Certificate of Occupancy required before occupancy of altered space

Applies to: Deck Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Piers/footings before concrete pour — minimum 42 inches below frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Deck framing, connection to existing structure, handrails/guards

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed deck per approved plans

Applies to: Demolition Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification

    Verify gas, electric, water, and sewer disconnections before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site remediation, public facility repair, and debris removal verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Before any work is covered by wall covering, paneling, or insulation

  2. 2

    Final

    All electrical devices and fixtures energized to verify proper operation; 24-hour advance notice required

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Before any work is covered by wall covering, paneling, or insulation

  2. 2

    Final

    EVSE circuit, breaker/disconnect, and NEC Article 625 compliance verified; devices energized to verify proper operation; 24-hour advance notice required

Applies to: Fire Alarm System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring, initiating devices, and notification appliances before concealment

  2. 2

    Final

    System devices and monitoring/notification functions tested and verified operational; 24-hour advance notice required

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Sprinkler piping and system components before concealment

  2. 2

    Final / Acceptance Test

    System acceptance/flow testing before the system is placed in service; call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Equipment

    Equipment and ductwork installation before concealment

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground / Rough-In

    Before pipes are concealed — verify slope, materials, connections

  2. 2

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV / Private Energy Generation Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical / Structural

    Before any equipment is covered or concealed — 2 working days' advance notice required

  2. 2

    Final

    Structural systems, equipment attachments, and electrical code compliance verified before energizing; written approval issued to the power utility upon acceptance

Final inspection only: Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Use, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Reinspection / after-hours inspection / inspection with no fee specified · City of Laramie Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule
$47.00/hour (minimum charge one-half hour to two hours depending on category)

Laramie building permits

Laramie building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement / Remodel PermitDeck PermitDemolition PermitElectrical PermitEV Charger / EVSE PermitFire Alarm System PermitFire Sprinkler System PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitSolar PV / Private Energy Generation PermitCertificate of Occupancy / Change of UseRoofing Permit (Reroof)Sign Permit

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