*Inspection requests must be received by 3pm
be scheduled for the next day.*
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To coordinate an inspection time and contact your inspector
To coordinate an approximate two-hour window with your inspector, click on the Download Today’s Inspections button below and locate your inspection. You’ll then find the assigned inspector and their phone number, please note that the order of inspections does not reflect the order in which the inspections will take place. You must call the inspector between 7:30 – 8:30 AM, the morning of the inspection to coordinate a time frame. Please note the building inspector does not proactively call each customer on the day of the inspection to schedule a time window.
How to be prepared for your inspection
Electrical Inspections
Contact Tacoma Public Utilities directly at 253-502-8277 to schedule electrical inspections.
An adult of 18 years or older must be present for the inspection
A lock-box may be used for the inspector to access the building, only if there are no personal possessions in the building or on the property (no furniture or any other belongings on the premises). It is your responsibility to coordinate with your inspector on lock-box information. You may do this by scheduling online or by coordinating with your inspector the morning of your inspection.
Reinspection Fees
Reinspections are considered additional effort by the City’s Planning and Development Services staff that have not been included in the original permit cost. City inspectors have limited time at each site and therefore, must have all necessary information as well as clear access to the completed work at the time of their arrival. The approved plans and permit card must also be immediately available to the inspector upon his/her arrival. Cancellation of inspections must occur by 6:00 AM on the day of the inspection. City inspectors may arrive at the site as early as 8:00 AM; therefore, it should be planned to have all work completed and ready for inspection by 8:00 AM on the day of the inspection.
Reinspection fees will be charged per authorized fee code Title 2.09 under the following circumstances:
- Work for which the inspection has been scheduled is not completed when the inspector arrives on site.
- Clear access to the inspection area has not been provided at the time of the inspector’s arrival.
This policy applies to reinspections for building, plumbing and mechanical permits issued by the department of Planning and Development Services.
Appeal of a reinspection fee?
If you were issued a re-inspection fee that you believe was un-warranted, you may appeal the fee by submitting a written explanation of the circumstances. The appeal must be submitted to our office at: Planning & Development Services, 747 Market St Rm 345, Tacoma WA, 98402 or via e-mail at: pdsinspection@cityoftacoma.org
The appeal must include the following items:
- Written explanation for appeal submitted in writing
- Include owner/contractor name
- Include contact phone and email address
- Include Permit number and address
A Decision will be rendered within three (3) business days
