Inspection Services

Option 1: Scan QR Code

A QR code has been provided on your inspection instruction card or permit. Scan the QR to schedule an inspection.

Option 2: Online

Inspections can be scheduled for a single day from a choice of five business days.

Online scheduling will require the the following two items prior to scheduling:

1. the keycode printed on your permit receipt
2. an inspection code from the Inspection Code Lookup list

Schedule or cancel a building permit inspection

Schedule or cancel right-of-way permit inspection

Fire & Life Safety Inspections

To schedule, cancel or review status on a Fire & Life Safety inspection via the telephone, call 480-312-1855

Fire Inspection Request Form

For an estimated time your inspection will occur, please call your inspector on the morning of your inspection between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. during our summer hours (Apr-Oct) and between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. during our winter hours (Nov-Mar). Have your permit number or job address available so your call can be directed to the appropriate inspector. Only the inspector can give you an estimated time of arrival.

Inspection Job Card (received at the time of permit issuance) must be posted on the job site with an approved set of plans for the inspector's use. All construction must be inspected before any completed work is covered or concealed - i.e. foundation, electrical rough wiring, etc.

Inspection Hours

• Summer (Apr-Oct) 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Winter (Nov-Mar) 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Downloads

Communities are required to obtain the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement) of all new and substantially improved structures.

Lowest Floor Elevation and FEMA Elevation Certifications

Permission may be given to temporarily supply and use of electricity in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued.

Lockout - Tagout Agreements

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued when all required inspections have been performed and does not find violations of the codes and ordinances enforced by the City of Scottsdale.

A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued before the completion of the entire work covered by a building permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely.

Certificate of Occupancy

The purpose of the pre-site inspection is to review the approved plans, stipulations, ordinance requirements and existing site conditions with the contractor prior to commencement of construction. The final site inspection occurs when all interim inspections have been conducted and approved.

Pre-site & Final Site Inspections

All construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to city inspections and must remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. The following inspections are required, depending upon the amount of work being done:

Foundation inspection

When the excavation for footings is completed, with steel reinforcement in place, but before any concrete is placed.

Under-slab or under-floor inspection

When under-slab or under-floor plumbing, mechanical and /or electrical is installed, including the subfloor.

Masonry inspection

When required; reinforcing steel is in place, but before grouting.

Roof deck – strap & shear wall

When all roof sheathing is nailed, straps and tiedowns are in place.

Framing inspection

When all walls, fire blocking, draftstops and fireplaces are completed and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical work are roughed in, but before any of this work is covered.

Insulation inspection

When insulation is in place, prior to installation of gypsum board.

Lath or gypsum board inspection:

When all lath is in place, but before any plastering is applied.

Final inspection

When the building or construction is complete and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical fixtures are in place but before the structure is occupied.

All construction work within the City of Scottsdale Right of Way for which a encroachment permit is issued will be subject to city inspections. The following inspections are required and will be performed on a daily basis as the project is active.

Grading and Dirt Hauls

Including dust control, traffic control and compaction testing.

Sewer Line Construction

Including excavation, pipe bedding, pipe placement, backfill, manhole placement, and all testing procedures such as air test, mandrel, manhole leak test, and pipeline camera.

Water Line Construction

Including excavation, pipe bedding, pipe placement, backfill, and all testing procedures such as pressure test, and bacteria testing.

Storm Drain Construction

Including excavation, pipe bedding, pipe placement, backfill, headwalls, and box culverts.

Concrete Placement

Including curbs, sidewalks, driveways, bus bays, valley gutters and strength tests.

Pavement Placement

Including subgrade preparation, sub base ABC placement, asphalt placement, and all compaction testing.

Utility / Communication lines

Includes new conduit and fiber line install by directional drilling or open cut. All new cell sites and retrofitting of existing cell sites.

A new state law, enacted in 2025, expands the hours in which cities must allow for construction activity during the summer and fall months. The law, ARS §9-500.52, now permits construction activity from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays between the months of May 1 – Oct. 15. It also allows concrete to be poured one hour before general construction activities begin, at 4 a.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. on Saturdays.

Scottsdale will maintain its current winter/spring hours in which construction activity is allowed. From Oct. 16 to April 30, construction activity is permitted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Concrete pour hours are not adjusted during the winter/spring months.

Construction activity is not permitted on Sundays.

Please take time to tell us about your experiences. We appreciate knowing what we are doing well and where we can improve. To better understand your needs and to improve our services, we appreciate your feedback.

Building Inspection Customer Survey

Fire Inspection Customer Survey