Evanston building inspections

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

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 33 Allegiance Circle, Evanston, WY 82930
Phone: (307) 783-6470
Email: jhergert@evanstonwy.org
Office hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 am–5 pm; Friday 7:30 am–1:30 pm (City Hall hours; contact Building Department directly for its own hours)
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Sewer/Water Service Lines
Line connections inspected prior to backfilling trenches
2
Footings
Property lines identified and setbacks checked; footing forms in place
3
Foundation Reinforcing Steel (Rebar)
All rebar (including ufer ground) in place and tied before concrete pour
4
Foundation Wall
After all forms and rebar in place, prior to pouring concrete
5
Underground Plumbing
After underground plumbing installed, prior to covering/concrete
6
Rough Plumbing
After all waste, vent, and water piping installed
7
Rough Mechanical
After venting and ductwork installed
8
Electrical (State)
Contact the State of Wyoming Electrical Inspector directly — not performed by the City
9
Rough Framing
After rough plumbing/mechanical approved and after roofing, framing, and fire blocking complete and structure weather-proofed
10
Sheetrock
After all sheetrock installed and fastened at required spacing
11
Final Construction
Building complete and ready for occupancy, including grading, sidewalks, driveways, curb box, and sewer clean-out to finished grade
12
Certificate of Occupancy
Required prior to moving furnishings into the building

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground Plumbing
After underground plumbing installed and prior to covering/concrete
2
Rough Plumbing
After all waste, vent, and water piping installed
3
Sewer/Water Service Lines
Line connections inspected prior to backfilling trenches
4
Final
Fixtures connected, no leaks, water turned on only after meter installed and inspected

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical
After all venting and ductwork installed
2
Gas
Contact local gas provider (Enbridge Gas) for gas line inspection — not performed by the City
3
Final
Equipment operational and inspected per approved plans

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Footing (if applicable)
Property lines and setbacks checked; forms in place before concrete pour
2
Rough Framing
After rough plumbing/mechanical approved and roofing/framing/fire blocking complete
3
Final Construction
Work complete per approved plans

Applies to: Change of Use Permit

1
Standard Building Permit Inspections (for the new use)
Same inspection sequence as the underlying permit type matching the new use, culminating in a Certificate of Occupancy
2
Certificate of Occupancy
Issued once inspections for the new use are approved; required prior to occupying/using the space for the new use

Applies to: Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit

1
State Fire Protection Systems Inspection
Performed by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office regional fire inspector assigned to Uinta County/Bear River (Travis Mayer, per WSFM's Personnel and Inspectors listing)
2
Local Fire Code Final Inspection
Performed by the Uinta County Fire Protection and Emergency Services Joint Powers Board, acting as the City's designated IFC 'Chief'/'Fire Marshal' authority

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
City Structural/Racking Inspection
Roof penetration, racking attachment, and structural connections — performed by the City
2
State Electrical Inspection
PV interconnection wiring inspected by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's electrical program, not the City

Final inspection only: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit, Commercial Construction / Tenant Improvement Permit, Demolition Permit, Electrical Permit (State Program), EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit, Roofing Permit (Reroof), Sign 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 Evanston building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Evanston building permits

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