Gillette building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: City Hall, 201 E. 5th St., 2nd Floor, Gillette, WY 82716
Phone: (307) 686-5260
Email: Not published on city site — use "Send an E-mail" contact form on the Building Division page or main line gillette@gillettewy.gov
Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/plans/licenses/inspections managed via EnerGov Self Service online portal (registration required)
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Call the Inspection Line before 7:00 a.m. to get a same-day inspection; field inspectors are generally in the office 8–9 a.m. and 1–2 p.m. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
CCFD inspection scheduling requires at least 48 hours advance notice (call (307) 682-5319); published CCFD construction-inspection types for sprinkler work include "sprinkler rough in" and "sprinkler hydro" (Fire Sprinkler System Permit)
CCFD inspection scheduling requires at least 48 hours advance notice (call (307) 682-5319) (Fire Alarm System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Open Hole Letter / Footing
Open Hole Letter sent to Building Inspection before footing inspection; soils engineer verification of footing/foundation type on file; rebar tied before concrete pour
2
Foundation Wall
After forms and rebar tied, before concrete placed
3
Damp-Proofing / Drain Tile
Before backfill placed around foundation or crawl space walls
4
Underground Plumbing
After all underground waste/vent/water piping installed and under test, before backfill/concrete
5
Sill Plate
When sill plate and sill seal are bolted in place, before floor system installed
6
Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical / Gas
After respective waste/vent/water piping, wiring/boxes, venting/ductwork, and gas piping are installed and (for gas) under air test
7
Exterior Vapor Barrier, Windows & Doors Flashing, Rough Framing
After rough MEP/gas inspections complete, roofing done, framing and fire blocking complete, structure weather-tight
8
Insulation
After framing, before drywall on walls (sprayed ceiling insulation inspected at final)
9
Sewer and Water
After sewer and water lines installed, before backfill
10
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
Prior to moving furnishings into the building; tap fees must be paid when the permit is issued

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

1
Foundation
Footings/foundation before concrete pour, per soils engineer verification
2
Framing
Structural framing per applicable district's Accessory Structure setback/height standards
3
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed
4
Final
All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement / Commercial Building Permit

1
Foundation / Footing
Per stamped structural plans, before concrete pour
2
Rough MEP / Fire
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire suppression rough-in before walls closed
3
Final — Building Inspection
All work complete per approved plans
4
TCO / CO
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building Inspection after Council acceptance of utilities (if applicable) and FLC (Final Location Certificate) submittal to Planning/GIS

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground Plumbing
After under-ground waste, vent, and water piping installed and pressure tested, before backfill/concrete
2
Rough Plumbing
After all waste, vent, and water piping installed, before walls closed
3
Sewer and Water
After sewer and water service lines installed, before backfill
4
Final
All fixtures connected, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Footing / Foundation (if new footings)
Before concrete pour, per soils engineer verification
2
Rough Plumbing / Electric / Mechanical / Gas
Before walls closed
3
Rough Framing
After rough MEP/gas complete and structure weather-tight
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

1
Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical
Before walls closed
2
Rough Framing
After rough MEP/gas inspections complete, framing and fire blocking complete
3
Final
All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Deck Permit

1
Footing
Before concrete pour — verify 42-inch minimum depth and post footing dimensions
2
Framing
Ledger board attachment/flashing, joist hangers, post/beam connections
3
Final
Completed deck per approved plans

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Temporary Electric Service
After installation of the temporary meter base post with an approved means of grounding; may be installed by a licensed contractor or the homeowner
2
Rough Electric
After all wiring and boxes are installed, before walls closed
3
Final
All devices installed, system energized, before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
After all venting and ductwork installed, before walls closed
2
Gas
After gas piping installed, supported, and under air test
3
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover
2
Final — Structural/Racking
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified
3
Final — Electrical
All connections, inverter, and interconnection point verified

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1
Pre-Demolition Utility Disconnects
Verification that electrical service line is disconnected and plumbing is capped off at the street before demolition
2
Final
Site cleared, lot restored per code requirements

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough Electric
EVSE circuit wiring and boxes installed, before walls closed
2
Final
EVSE unit installed, circuit energized and verified

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler System Permit

1
Sprinkler Rough-In
CCFD construction inspection of sprinkler piping before concealment, per CCFD's published inspection-type list; schedule at least 48 hours in advance via (307) 682-5319
2
Sprinkler Hydro (Hydrostatic Test)
CCFD hydrostatic pressure test of the completed sprinkler system, per CCFD's published inspection-type list

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

Sources & verification

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