Building

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 Building Inspections App, email or voicemail.

Building Inspection App: Download the Washoe County Building Inspection App by visiting the App Store or Google Play. When using the App, inspections can be scheduled up until 11:00 pm to request a next day inspection. The App also shows the time and inspectors name the day of the inspection. 

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 not 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: 

• Permit number
• Address of job
• Type of inspection(s)
• Date inspection requested 
• Contact name and phone number

Checking Inspection Times

• The Washoe County Building Inspection App includes the time and inspections name.
• 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.

Scheduling Using App

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.

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