Rock Springs building inspections

Applies to: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit

1. 1

   Foundation

   Per soils report recommendations; below 42-inch frost depth

2. 2

   Framing / Structural

   Structural connections and fire separation assemblies verified

3. 3

   MEP Rough-In

   Mechanical, electrical (City Electrical Inspector), plumbing rough-in

4. 4

   Final / Certificate of Occupancy

   All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1. 1

   Footing / 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

   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 / Footings

   Before concrete pour — footings must extend below the 42-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; electrical rough-in inspected by the City Electrical Inspector per § 150.33

4. 4

   Final

   All work complete, ready for occupancy

Applies to: Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy

1. 1

   Fire Department Inspection (if required)

   May be required depending on the nature of the new business/use, per the city's Business & Development Applications guidance

2. 2

   Wastewater Department Inspection (if required)

   May be required depending on the nature of the new business/use

3. 3

   Building Final / Certificate of Occupancy (if improvements required)

   If Building-Code-mandated improvements are triggered by the occupancy change, a final inspection and Certificate of Occupancy under the adopted 2024 IBC Section 111 follow the standard building-permit inspection sequence

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 — City Electrical Inspector must be given 24 hours' notice before concealment (§ 150.33)

2. 2

   Final — Structural / Racking

   Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

3. 3

   Final — Electrical / Certificate of Inspection

   All connections and interconnection point verified; City Electrical Inspector issues certificate of inspection before energization (§ 150.33)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (concealed wiring)

   Wiring to be concealed must be inspected before concealment; installer must give the City Electrical Inspector 24 hours' notice (§ 150.33)

2. 2

   Final / Certificate of Inspection

   Electrical Inspector inspects within 24 hours of completion notice; issues a certificate of inspection authorizing connection to electrical service and energization (§ 150.33)

Applies to: EV Charging Station Permit (Electrical Permit)

1. 1

   Rough Electrical (if applicable)

   Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover — City Electrical Inspector must be given 24 hours' notice before concealment (§ 150.33)

2. 2

   Final — Electrical / Certificate of Inspection

   EVSE breaker sizing and connections verified; City Electrical Inspector issues certificate of inspection before energization (§ 150.33)

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In (Sprinkler Piping / Alarm Wiring)

   Piping, wiring, and device placement verified before concealment

2. 2

   Final Acceptance Test

   Hydrostatic/flow test of the sprinkler system and functional test of the fire alarm system, witnessed by the RSFD Fire Inspector per the adopted 2024 IFC and referenced NFPA standards (NFPA 13, NFPA 72)

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1. 1

   Rough-In / Equipment

   Equipment installation and ductwork before walls closed

2. 2

   Final

   Equipment operational, combustion air verified, venting correct

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign Permit