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Riverton building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
816 N. Federal Blvd., Riverton, WY 82501
Phone
(307) 856-2999
Email
kpetersen@rivertonwy.gov
Office hours
Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); building permitting/inspection line (307) 857-7708
Website
Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Temporary Electric Service

    After installation of the temporary meter base post with approved grounding; may be installed by a licensed electrical contractor or homeowner

  2. 2

    Footing

    Forms and rebar in place and tied before concrete placement

  3. 3

    Foundation Wall

    After forms are in place and vertical/horizontal rebar tied, before concrete placement

  4. 4

    Perimeter Drain

    Before backfill is placed around foundation walls enclosing an interior space below finished grade

  5. 5

    Underground Plumbing

    After all underground waste/vent/water plumbing is installed and pressure tested, before backfill/concrete

  6. 6

    Interior Footings

    After forms and rebar in place; interior footings isolated from the floor slab

  7. 7

    Rough Plumbing / Rough Electric / Rough Mechanical / Gas

    Required after wiring/boxes, waste/vent/water piping, venting/ductwork, and gas piping are installed, prior to insulation and sheetrock

  8. 8

    Rough Framing / Penetration Sealing

    After rough electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas, roofing, and framing are complete and the structure is weather tight

  9. 9

    Sewer and Water

    After sewer and water service lines are installed, before backfill

  10. 10

    Final Inspection

    After the building is completed and ready for occupancy; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before moving in furnishings or occupying the structure

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (MEP)

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before wall closure

  2. 2

    Rough Framing/Penetration Sealing

    After rough trades complete, structure weather-tight

  3. 3

    Final

    Complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Temporary Electric Service

    After temporary meter base post with approved grounding is installed

  2. 2

    Rough Electric

    After all wiring and boxes are installed, before insulation/sheetrock

  3. 3

    Final

    Part of the overall Final Inspection for the project; electrical inspector tags the installation as approved or requiring correction

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    After all venting and ductwork is installed, before insulation/sheetrock

  2. 2

    Gas

    After gas piping is installed

  3. 3

    Final

    Part of the project's overall Final Inspection

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground Plumbing

    After all underground waste/vent/water plumbing installed and pressure tested, before backfill/concrete

  2. 2

    Rough Plumbing

    After all waste, vent, and water piping is installed, before insulation/sheetrock

  3. 3

    Final

    Part of the project's overall Final Inspection

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation (if applicable)

    Before concrete pour, if new footings are part of the addition

  2. 2

    Rough Framing/Electric/Plumbing/Mechanical

    Before insulation/sheetrock cover

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)

  1. 1

    Rough Electric (if applicable)

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final

    EVSE breaker sizing, working clearances, and final electrical connections verified

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression System Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Underground Piping (if applicable)

    Underground and rough overhead sprinkler piping, or fire alarm rough wiring/device placement, inspected before concealment, per the approved Department plans and the 2024 IFC as adopted by the City (Ordinance No. 25-003)

  2. 2

    Final Acceptance Test

    Hydrostatic/flow acceptance test (sprinkler) or functional alarm test, witnessed prior to occupancy, per the approved plans and 2024 IFC acceptance-testing requirements

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electric

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final

    Racking/roof-penetration sealing and final electrical connections verified

Final inspection only: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit, Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Review, Demolition Permit, Fence Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit

Re-inspection fees

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression System PermitInspections outside normal business hours / re-inspections / additional plan review from revisions · Same Chapter 2 Section 3 fee schedule and same source discrepancy noted above
$103.76 per hour (current effective schedule; the older wsfm.wyo.gov-linked copy shows $49.31 per hour for the same line items)

Riverton building permits

Riverton building permitsResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Commercial Tenant Improvement PermitElectrical PermitMechanical / HVAC PermitPlumbing PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitEV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm / Fire Suppression System PermitSolar PV PermitAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitChange of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy ReviewDemolition PermitFence PermitRoofing Permit (Reroof)Sign Permit

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