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Cheyenne building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-17 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
2101 O'Neil Avenue, Room 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone
(307) 637-6265
Email
Not published on city site — use main phone or OpenGov portal messaging
Office hours
Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours); permits/inspections managed via OpenGov portal (cheyennewy.portal.opengov.com)
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Cheyenne Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal and four nationally certified fire inspectors also conduct life-safety inspections on new construction and remodels; contact the Fire and Rescue Administration Offices at (307) 637-6311 for fire-safety-inspection scheduling questions distinct from the plan-review step. (Fire Protection System Permit (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm))

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation

    Footings/foundation before concrete pour — 36-inch frost depth minimum

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing, egress windows, fire separation (if attached)

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour — footings below 36-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

  1. 1

    Foundation/Footing

    Before concrete pour — footings must extend below 36-inch minimum frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; required before Certificate of Occupancy issuance

Applies to: Basement Finish Permit

  1. 1

    Framing

    New wall framing, egress window rough opening (if applicable)

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical additions before wall cover

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete, smoke/CO detectors as required

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In (MEP)

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  2. 2

    Fire/Life Safety

    Fire alarm, sprinkler, and egress verification as applicable — reviewed in coordination with Cheyenne Fire Rescue

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete, ready for Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Deck Permit

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete pour, if deck is supported on footings — verify depth below 36-inch frost line

  2. 2

    Framing

    Ledger attachment, joist/beam sizing, post connections

  3. 3

    Final

    Guardrails, stairs, and decking complete per approved plans

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

  1. 1

    Underground/Under-Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final — Structural/Racking

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

  3. 3

    Final — Electrical

    All connections, inverter, interconnection point verified

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

Applies to: Fire Protection System Permit (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm)

  1. 1

    Fire Protection Rough-In

    Sprinkler piping and/or fire alarm wiring installed and pressure/continuity-tested before concealment

  2. 2

    Fire/Life Safety Final

    Cheyenne Fire Rescue verification of fire protection system operation (alarm testing, sprinkler flow test), coordinated with the general final building inspection prior to Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-In/Equipment

    Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

Final inspection only: Change of Use Permit, Demolition Permit, Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit

Cheyenne building permits

Cheyenne building permitsAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) PermitResidential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Building Permit (New Construction)Basement Finish PermitCommercial Tenant Improvement PermitDeck PermitPlumbing PermitSolar PV PermitElectrical PermitFire Protection System Permit (Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm)Mechanical / HVAC PermitChange of Use PermitDemolition PermitElectric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE PermitRoofing Permit (Reroof)Sign Permit

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