Utility Construction Inspection

To schedule a utility construction inspection, a Utility (UTL) permit must be issued by the City of Mesa. Once a Utility (UTL) permit has been issued, preconstruction meetings, inspections, and final inspections can be scheduled. A permit is not considered complete or final until all required inspections have been conducted, construction and restoration have been accepted, and the permit has been closed by the City of Mesa inspector.

Utility Construction permits expire 120 days after issuance. Inspections must be requested at each stage of construction before any work is concealed or covered.

Reminder: A permit becomes void or is considered withdrawn if no work or inspections occur within 120 days. Fees will be charged to reissue permits.

Important Links

Right of Way Management Group

Utility Inspector Area Map(PDF, 3MB)

View Permit and Inspection Status in DIMES

Request an Inspection

Online

Step 1.Gather Required Information

The following will be needed in the text message

  1. Inspection Type
    • Schedule
    • Reschedule
    • Cancel
  2. Permit Number
  3. Three digit inspection code(PDF, 58KB)
  4. Inspection date

Step 2.Visit Online Portal

Log into your online account (DIMES)

  • Enter the Permit Number in the search box
  • Use the down arrow under “record info” to find “inspections”
  • Under inspections, find “schedule or request inspection” and select the type of inspection
  • Select the date and time then choose “continue”
  • Enter notes for the inspector if necessary and then select “finish”
  • Your inspection is now scheduled.

Need help? Visit the DIMES How to Guides

Text

Step 1.Gather Required Information

The following will be needed in the text message

  1. Inspection Type
    • S = Schedule
    • RS = Reschedule
    • C = Cancel
  2. Permit Number
  3. Three digit inspection code(PDF, 58KB)
  4. Inspection date

Step 2.Send Text

Send a text message to 480-644-8845

In the message, include the required information. Examples are:

Schedule
S UTLXX-XXXXX Code MM/DD/YYYY

Reschedule
(original date and reschedule date required)

RS UTLXX-XXXXXCode (original date) MM/DD/YYYY (new date) MM/DD/YYYY

Cancel
C UTLXX-XXXXX Code MM/DD/YYYY

Phone

Step 1.Gather Required Information

You will need the following information to enter during the call

  1. Inspection Type
    • Schedule
    • Reschedule
    • Cancel
  2. Permit Number
  3. Three digit inspection code(PDF, 58KB)
  4. Inspection date

Step 2.Call and Provide Required Information

Call the automated phone system (available 24 hours) at 480-644-8845 

Enter Permit Number when prompted

Press 1 to Confirm

Choose Action
1 - Schedule
2 - Reschedule
3 - Cancel

Enter 3 digit inspection code
1 - Enter code
2 - Hear a list of inspection types

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