Building Inspections
Once your permit is issued, you may request an inspection online or (636) 327-5101. Inspections are offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. with a break for lunch. The permit number (located at the top of the permit card) is required when requesting an inspection. Inspections must be called in by 3 p.m. of the proceeding day for next day service. A 24-48 hours notice is required to ensure that your inspection is at the date and time necessary. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please be aware the following days are observed holidays for the calendar year, City offices will be closed. No inspections will be performed on:
- January 1
- January 15
- February 19
- March 29
- May 27
- June 19
- July 4
- September 2
- October 14
- November 28-29
- December 24 and 25
Types of Inspections (examples)
Inspections per site and project type may vary, this list is not all encompassing.
Residential
New House
- Footing
- Foundation
- Sewer Lateral
- Ground Rough Plumbing
- Complete Rough
- Final Building
- Yard Inspection – are required to be completed by the Engineering Division to obtain a Full Occupancy, see the requirements at Plot Plan Review and Yard Inspections.
Miscellaneous
- Fence: Locate and Final
- Deck: Pier, Rough Framing (If deck low to ground must be done before final) and Final
- Shed: Locate and Final
- Above Ground Pool: Locate, Rough Electric and Final
- In-Ground Pool: Locate (Soils Letter is required), Rough Plumbing, Rough Electric (bonding ) and Final
- Finished Basement: Complete Rough and Final
- Retaining Walls over 4′: Locate, Geo Grid and Final
- Driveway: Forms and Final
- Foundation Repair: Footing and Final
- Hot Tub: Locate and Final
- Solar panels: Rough Electric and Final
Commercial
New Commercial Building, Tenant Finish, Alteration or Addition
- Footing
- Foundation
- Sewer Lateral
- Ground Rough Plumbing
- Complete Rough
- Final Building
Miscellaneous
- Accessory Building/Shed: Locate and Final
- Deck: Pier, Rough Framing (If deck low to ground must be done before final) and Final
- Fence: Locate and Final
- Swimming Pool/Hot Tub: Locate (Soils Letter is required), Rough Plumbing, Rough Electric (bonding ) and Final
- New Electric, Plumbing or HVAC: Varies on work
- Retaining walls over 4′: Locate, Geo Grid and Final
- Sewer/Water install or repairs: Varies on work
- Solar panels: Rough Electric and Final
- Interior/Exterior Remodels: Varies on work