Building Inspections
Information on scheduling and required materials for inspections are included below; however, if you have any questions, please feel free to email inspections@washoecounty.gov or call (775) 328-2020.
Scheduling
Building Inspections are scheduled via email, voicemail, or through your Accela account.
Email or Voicemail: Inspections can be scheduled for the next day or later via email inspections@washoecounty.us, or by leaving a voicemail at (775) 325-8000. Please call and schedule by 4pm. Please note that days/times are requests only and are not guaranteed.
Requirements for Scheduling Inspections By Phone or Email
When scheduling inspections via email or voicemail please leave the following information:
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Permit number
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Address of job
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Type of inspection(s)
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Date inspection requested
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Contact name and phone number
Requirements for Scheduling Inspections Online
While logged into your Accela account:
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Select the Building tab
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Select the permit number from your Dashboard or do a record number search using your permit number as the search criteria, then enter the permit.
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While in the permit select the "Record info" drop down menu
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Select inspections
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Be sure to inlude all necessary information such as selecting the correct inspection type, date requested, contact information, etc.
Checking Inspection Time
To receive a specific inspection time when scheduling by phone or email, please call (775) 328-2020 the day of the inspection between 8:00am - 8:30am.
Required Materials
Materials commonly required during a building inspection
Revisions:
If revisions are required during construction, please click here to find revision submittal instructions.
- Please note; While Revision is in review, Inspections cannot be scheduled through our system. Only inspections not related to the proposed revision can be scheduled. Inspections must be requested and scheduled directly through assigned inspector and will be subject to inspector’s discretion if such inspections are permissible to be conducted while proposed revision is in review.
Certification Letters
Required at Final inspection:
Certification Letter: Grading and Drainage
Required at Footings inspection: