Unincorporated Sheridan County building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Unincorporated Sheridan County, Wyoming.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 224 South Main Street, Suite 428, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 674-2920 or (307) 675-2420
Email: publicworks@sheridancountywy.gov
Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm (Sheridan County general office hours per the sheridancountywy.gov site footer, re-confirmed 2026-07-16; not separately published as Public-Works-specific hours)
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

24-hour notice required to schedule the final inspection prior to backfilling the system (Septic / Small Wastewater System Permit)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Site / Setback Inspection (Zoning Permit)
Performed upon zoning permit approval; new construction must be staked out per the approved plot plan
2
WSFM Electrical Inspection
Performed by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, not the county — verifies wiring, disconnects, and point of connection
3
County Structural Inspection (only within the mapped Building Standards Area or other covered subdivisions)
Verifies structural/mounting work per the adopted 2021 I-Codes, only where a county structural building permit applies

Applies to: Driveway / Road-Use (Access) Permit

1
Pre-Approval Site Inspection
Property owner marks the driveway approach; County Engineer's office inspects site, sight distance, and culvert/drainage sizing before approving
2
Completion Inspection
Property owner calls (307) 674-2920 when construction is complete for county inspection

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (State Program)

1
Plan Review Fire Inspection
Fire & life-safety plan review and inspection conducted during construction to confirm compliance with state-adopted codes
2
Final Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Compliance
Performed upon completion of the installed system; WSFM issues a Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Compliance once all required inspections pass

Applies to: Septic / Small Wastewater System Permit

1
Groundwater Test Pit Inspection
Pit dug 4 feet deeper than the bottom of the proposed leachfield, open 24+ hours, inspected by a county representative prior to application submission
2
Final / Backfill Inspection
24-hour notice required; must pass before the system is backfilled

Final inspection only: EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Flood Plain Development Permit, Zoning Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Sheridan County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Unincorporated Sheridan County building permits

Unincorporated Sheridan County building permits Solar PV Permit Driveway / Road-Use (Access) Permit Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit (State Program)Septic / Small Wastewater System Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Flood Plain Development Permit Zoning Permit

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