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Visit the online permit portal to apply for a new permit, schedule inspections, upload documents, pay fees, and more.

Required Commercial InspectionsCommercial Building Inspections

  • Footing
  • Foundation
  • UFER/Concrete Encased Electrode
  • Under Slab: Plumbing – Electrical – Mechanical
  • Concrete Slabs
  • Sewer Service Line
  • Water Service Line
  • Grease Interceptor
  • Temporary Electrical Service: Service to construction trailer/site will require:
    • An additional electrical permit.
    • A separate address. Contact us to obtain an address.
  • Permanent Electrical and/or Gas Service
  • Above Ceiling
  • Fire-Rated Assemblies
  • Rough-in such as all Framing, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC
  • Energy Conservation 
  • Final Approval – All inspections have to be approved before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), or a Certificate of Completion (COC) is issued.
  • Special inspections or third-party inspections are acceptable on a City-Approved basis.  Contact us for requirements.

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Fees

  • To obtain a TCO and grant occupancy: $250.
  • Extensions to a TCO: $500.  Reinstatements are valid for 30 days each.

Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

  • All approving departments are required to pass final inspections to obtain a CO.  No additional fees are required.

Re-inspection Fees

A $100 fee may be assessed if:

  • The permit holder fails to have project ready for inspection.
  • The permit holder fails to correct previously inspected non-compliant items.
  • The permit holder fails to have address or permit numbers posted.
  • The permit holder continues with construction activities without inspection approval.
  • The structure is locked or inaccessible.
  • The structure is occupied without city authorization.
  • Inspection requests that have already been approved.
  • Contractor interference.

After-hours Inspections

  • The minimum fee for a non-emergency inspection, outside of normal business hours, is $100 per hour
  • A two-hour minimum applies.
  • A minimum of 48-hours’ notice is required for after-hours inspections.

Additional Resources

Call 913-971-6200 for additional information.