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

Required Residential Inspections

• Footing. Consult the Footing Elevation Certificate before scheduling your inspection.
• Foundation
• Under Slab Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical
• Garage Floor Slabs
• Basement Floor Slabs
• Fireplace
• Sewer Service Line – From Building to Main Tap.
• Electrical (Temporary Service for Construction Trailer/Site) – a separate electrical application is needed for temporary electrical permit.
• Rough-In (All framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, complete gas pressure). Consult the Residential Rough-In Priority List before scheduling your final inspection.
• Portal prior to stucco application or other cover up.
• Firewall separation – nail patterns and UL listing.
• Nail patterns (Wall bracing, garage portal etc.)
• Insulation Inspection
• Final Approval – All inspections need to be complete before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is issued. Consult the Residential Final Priority List before scheduling your final inspection
• Special inspections or after-hours third-party inspections are acceptable for concrete placement or structural framing

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Fees

• $100 - Residential single-family, and each unit in a duplex or townhouse.
• $200 - To extend a TCO for 30 days.

Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

• All departments must pass and final grading and landscaping are required before a CO is issued.

Re-inspection Fees

• Re-inspection fees are $100
• Re-inspection fees may be assessed in the following situations:
  • The project is not ready for the requested inspection
  • The previously inspected non-compliant items have not been corrected
  • Address or permit numbers are not posted
  • Construction activities continue without prior approval
  • Structures are not accessible
  • Buildings are occupied without City authorization

After-hours Inspections

• The minimum fee is $100 per hour with a two hour minimum
• After hour inspections are subject to staff availability
• Special inspections or after-hours third-party inspections are acceptable for concrete placement or structural framing

Additional Resources

• Cold Weather Concrete Policy
• Construction Guidelines and Standards
• IBC Physical Security Requirements
• IRC Physical Security Requirements

Call 913-971-6200 for additional information.