Building inspections | Clark County

Inspectors ensure that structures and plumbing and mechanical systems are built according to approved plans and are properly located on a parcel.

Inspections are generally conducted between 8:30 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday. We do not have morning or afternoon scheduling, nor do we do inspections by appointment. Inspection timing is based on geographic routing to provide the best overall service levels.

Take a look at our nationally recognized video inspection program.

Mechanical and plumbing inspections

We require ALL "push-pull" and permitted repair work for mechanical and plumbing installations to be inspected upon completion by the installer on-site via our Sherlook remote video inspection service.

We have had remote inspections since 2012 and are now moving to utilize it on a wider basis when it is viable. There will be some times when an inspection cannot be completed by video inspection and in that case a regular site inspection will need to be scheduled.

In the past, scheduling these inspections was often left to the homeowner which is inefficient. Having the tech on-site allows them to make corrections immediately.

To request a Sherlook inspection, call your inspector, call the Sherlook request line at 564.397.2069, or email Sherlook@clark.wa.gov. The web based application allows an inspector to initiate a Sherlook inspection by sending a text to the customer with a web link. When the customer opens the web link they are then connected to the inspector automatically (they are prompted to allow camera, audio, location). We are also able to use Facetime and Skype applications. If a contractor is at a location with WiFi, it is best if they can get a log-in or use a community WiFi for best connection.

Pre-Construction Erosion inspections

Note: An INS-100 Pre-Construction Erosion inspection must be scheduled and performed PRIOR to scheduling a Footing Steel (110) and/or Zoning Setback (130) inspection. This applies to these permit types: ADS, CEL, CMN, MFR, MBH, NHC and ACC for garage, shed, or shop. Upon re-inspection, failure to comply with the first correction notice will result in a fee of $148. Failure to comply with subsequent re-inspections will result in a $296 fee each.

Inspection requests

You may request an inspection online or by phone. Inspection requests must be made by 10 pm the day before the requested inspection. Next day inspections are not guaranteed.

Remote Video Inspections - We require remote video inspections on some residential plumbing and mechanical inspections, however, there are many other residential inspections we can do using remote video. Find out more about remote video inspections, including how to schedule one.

Phone - Our IVR system is available for scheduling inspections for CC LMS only. For permit types and inspection codes, use our step-by-step IVR Guide for CC LMS. To request an inspection by phone, call 564.397.2477 and provide the following:

Name
Phone number
Permit/Case number
Inspection code listed on your permit
A short message for your inspector, if necessary

Online - Use the table below to determine which online inspection request system you should use.

CC LMS

Tidemark

Request an inspection
Use this guide for instructions

Request an inspection

IVR Guide

Building permits

ACC	Accessory Structure
ADS	Additional Dwelling Space
ARS	Alteration/Repair/Specialty
CEL	Cell Tower
CME	Commercial Existing
CMN	Commercial New
DEM	Demolition
FRT	Fence/Retaining Wall
IVB	Building Investigation
MBH	Mobile Home
MCH	Mechanical
MFM	Multi-Family Residential
MIS	Miscellaneous
NHC	New Home Construction
PLM	Plumbing
RSW	Roofing/Siding/Windows
SOL	Solar Panels

Building permits

BSN	Building Only Sign Permit
COM	Commercial Building Permit
DMO	Demolition Permit
MEC	Mechanical Permit
MFR	Multi-family Permit
MOH	Mobile Home Placement Permit
MSC	Miscellaneous Building Review
PCK	Single Family Plan Review Only
PLB	Plumbing Permit
RES	Residential Addition/Alteration Permit
ROW	Right of Way/Road Cut Permit
SFR	Single Family Residence and Duplex – New

Alternative inspection services

Sherlook: Video inspections for some types of inspections are available through our R emote Video Inspection service. Contact us at Sherlook@clark.wa.gov or call 564.397.2069 to see if your project qualifies.

Tik Tok: Appointments for inspections are available through our Tik Tok program. Contact us at TikTok@clark.wa.gov or call 564.397.2069 to see if your project qualifies.

Status and results

You may contact your inspector after 9 am for an approximate inspection time. We try to complete all requested inspections daily, but this is not always possible.

Visit our Permit Status page to see the status of your permit and inspection information.