Building Inspections

Picture1.jpgBeginning August 1, 2026, building inspection requests will be faster and more convenient through our new online permitting portal. Submit inspection requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from your computer or mobile device. No more calling in and leaving detailed voicemail messages. Just a simple online process designed to save you time and keep your project moving.

When you need an inspection, simply follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your OpenGov portal account.
  2. At the top of the screen, next to Your Profile, click My Account
    • Go to Applications, open the permit, and select Inspections.
  3. Click + New Appointment.
  4. Select the inspection type, requested date, and any required details, then submit.
  5. You'll receive an email confirmation and notification when the inspection is scheduled.

Inspections are scheduled between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Tuesday through Friday (no inspections on Mondays).

Please note: Approved plans and the inspection card must be on-site and available to the inspector. Leave work exposed until it passes inspection.

For questions about required inspections, contact our team at permittech@americancanyon.gov or (707) 647-4582. 

When are Inspections Required?

All issued permits require an inspection during and/or after the work. The applicant/contractor is responsible for scheduling these inspections. Depending on the project type, the following inspections are required:

  • Foundation: After trenches are excavated, forms erected and steel is in place.
  • Underfloor: After the installation of underfloor framing, heating ducts and plumbing.
  • Underfloor Insulation: After the floor insulation is installed, but prior to installation of the subfloor.
  • Reroof: Roof nail and final (an overlay roof needs a final inspection only).
  • Rough Frame: After the roof, all framing fire blocking, siding, lath and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys, vents, rough electrical and plumbing are installed.
  • Insulation: After the wall and ceiling insulation is installed.
  • Drywall Nail: After the drywall is installed and prior to tape or texture.
  • Final: After finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
  • Water Heater, HVAC: After installation a final inspection is required.
  • Footings: When all forms, reinforcing steel, hold down straps and bolts are in place, but prior to being covered.
  • Lath inspection: When all wire lath and trim are installed, prior to covering with stucco.
  • Slab On Grade: If there is under slab plumbing, electrical or mechanical, leave them exposed for inspection.
  • Sewer Lateral: Depth of the trench inspection and a final. Sewer systems must comply.
  • Wallboard: When the wallboard is installed and nailed/screwed, but prior to fastener or joint treatment. Fire-resistive and required sound wall penetrations, head of wall and construction joints shall be sealed per an approved listed system at this time.
  • Service Change or Upgrade: When work is complete call for a final inspection. It will be tagged by the inspector when approved. PG&E will be notified.

Not all inspections will apply to every job. If you are unsure which inspections are required, contact our team.

 

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