Building Inspections
The City of Watford City requires building inspections. Permit holders must schedule an inspection 24 hours prior to inspection. After hours inspections are an extra $100/hr. To schedule an inspection, inquire about the inspection process, or whether an inspection is required, please contact City Building Inspector, Steve Williams at 701-651-7826, or email at swwilliams@nd.gov.
Building Inspections Performed
- ADA Requirements
- Crawl Space/Venting
- Deck/Patio Construction
- Driveway Paving
- Excavation
- Egress
- Finish Grade/Drainage
- Fire Caulking
- Fire Protection/Sprinkler/Alarm Systems
- Firewall/Fire Separation
- Footings/Piers
- Foundation/Re-Bar/Damp Proofing
- Framing
- Insulation/Frost-proofing
- Roof/Ice & Water Barrier
- Sheathing: Nailing/Shear-walls
- Smoke/CO Detectors
- Stairs/Railings
- Underground
The nature and scope of a project will determine the inspections required. The City will issue a Certificate of Occupancy once all inspections (City & State) have been performed, found to be code compliant, and all City fees are paid.
Plumbing and Electrical Code Inspections
Plumbing and Electrical codes are inspected and enforced by the State of North Dakota Plumbing and Electrical Boards.