Inspection Scheduling
Options for scheduling, viewing, or cancel inspections, and paying re-inspection fees are as follows:
Subcontractors:
Subcontractors can attach to a permit using one of the following methods:
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Phone IVR (preferred & fastest): Call 239‑533‑8997, use your assigned PIN, Option 4 to attach instantly (no staff involvement).
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Email (staff processed): Complete the
Subcontractor Form and send to eConnect@leegov.com. Processing times vary (typically 1–2 business days).
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eConnect/ACA upload (staff processed): Upload the completed Subcontractor Form to the permit record in
eConnect. Processing times vary.
Requirements: Permit must be issued; subcontractor must hold valid state license and insurance. For assistance:
ContractorLicensing@leegov.com or 239‑533‑8119.
How to use the Automated Inspection System (IVR): <Bookmark>
- Dial 239-533-8997
- Press 1 to schedule inspection
- Press 2 to cancel inspection
- Press 3 to hear results
- Enter 3 characters of permit type
- Enter the numeric portion of your permit, replacing the dash (-) with the star key (*) if applicable
- Press pound (#) once you have entered the above information
- Enter your 3-digit inspection code found below or listen for further options
Some of Lee County’s barrier islands (Captiva, Boca Grande, etc.) have inspections performed on specific days. Call 239-533-5801 for details.
Inspection Codes
Structural:
| 101 Foundation/Footing 102 Floor/Slab 103 Tie Beam 104 Column/Piling
105 Rough Framing 106 Final Structural
107 Insulation
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110 Soffit/Siding/Lath/Moisture Barrier
125 Shutter Final 130 Sheathing/Straps/Engineering 140 Drainage/Grading Inspection 903 Fire Wall/Tenant Separation |
Plumbing:
| 201 1st Rough (Underground)
202 2nd Rough (Aboveground/Shower Pan)
203 Sewer
| 204 Final Plumbing
207 Solar
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LP & Natural Gas:
| 205 Rough Gas
206 Final Gas
| 208 Gas Line
209 Gas Tank
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Fire:
| 902 Fire Final (Sprinklers, Paint Booths, Suppression, Alarms, Monitoring, etc.)
906 Rough Fire
| Fire inspections are a two-step process. Review the Fire Inspections section below for details.
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Electrical:
| 301 Temporary Pole
302 Temporary Underground (RES TUG)
303 Service Change
304 Rough Electrical
| 305 Electrical Final
306 Temp/Perm Power (Commercial)
308 House Meter Only (Commercial)
310 Temp Overhead (RES TOH)
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Mechanical:
| 401 Rough A/C
402 A/C Final
| 403 Refrigeration
404 Hood
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Roofing:
| 501 Roof Dry In
502 Roof In Process (concrete tile)
503 Roof Final
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MH/RV/
Construction Trailer:
| 113 Tie Down
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Pool/Fountain:
| 101 Pool Retaining Wall
108 Pool Steel
109 Pool Deck
| 119 Pool Final
304 Rough Electrical Bonding
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Other:
| 112 Aluminum Final (Screen Room & Enclosures, Carport, Roof-over, Pan Roof, etc.)
115 Awning Final
116 Demolition Final
| 117 Shed Final
118 Marine Final (Seawall, Dock, Rip Rap, etc.)
120 Fence Final
121 Sign Final
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Fire Inspections:
Fire Inspections Scheduling: Two-step process
- Please call the automated system at 239-533-8997 to generate a fire inspection (902) ticket.
- Contact your local fire department to make arrangements with them to perform the inspection. When scheduling, make sure to ask if a 906 rough inspection is also required.
Fire Inspection Completion: The paperwork is sent directly to that Fire Department for signoff and returned to our Inspection section once the inspection is completed. We only will accept documentation from the fire districts directly; we do not accept documentation from contractors.
Most fire departments now handle inspection requests through their official websites, unless otherwise specified. (see links below)
Other Inspection Services
Private Providers:
Review the Private Provider information on the Building & Permitting Services webpage.
Elevation Certificates:
Lee County does not prepare Elevation Certificates. Elevation Certificates are prepared by locally licensed surveyors and submitted to Lee County Community Development as a requirement of the building permit process for structures located in FEMA's Special Flood Hazard Area/Flood Zones. Digitally signed and sealed elevation certificates or related documents should be uploaded through the Forerunner web portal.
Note: Electrical and Mechanical Inspections must be completed prior to submittal a final Elevation Certificate. (not applicable for MRV permits)
Inspections Affidavit:
Engineers/Architects authorized to perform inspections pursuant to Florida Building Code, Sections 105.14 and 107.6. may submit the
Engineer/Architect Affidavit.
Permissions to Stock, Equip, Furnish or Train:
Permission to allow for employee training or to stock, equip, and/or furnish prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy may be requested as follows:
Requirements (Commercial):
- Electrical inspector approval
- Fire department approval
- Valid for 30 Days
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Requirements:
- Approval for Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Roofing
- Fire department sign‑off
- $100 fee for initial request, subsequent requests require additional fees
- Valid 30 days
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