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St. Louis County InspectorGeneral Information: 314-615-5184
Search Permits (Citizen Access)
Emergency Repair Work Without Permit: 314-615-4646

Departments

Commercial

  • 314-615-3724

Electrical

  • 314-615-3722

Mechanical

Plumbing

Residential

  • 314-615-3721

Residential Re-occupancy

  • 314-615-4100

Inspection Areas

Each St. Louis County Satellite Office and each specific inspection group performs inspections in specific zip code areas.

Automated Inspection Scheduling

  • 314-615-4677

Inspection Areas

For more detailed information concerning specific inspectors, areas or satellite office coverage, see Inspection Areas webpage.

Misc. Inspections

Re-occupancy

Land Disturbance

Backflow

Automated Scheduling

Automated Inspection Scheduling System​

St. Louis Automated Inspection SchedulingGeneral Information: 314-615-5184
Search Permits (Citizen Access)
Emergency Repair Work Without Permit: 314-615-4646

314-615-4677 (314-615-INSP)
      Also known as the IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

The Department of Public Works has an Automatic Inspection Scheduling System. By calling 615-4677, you can schedule either a drainlaying, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, residential or structural inspection.
Click HERE [pdf] for detailed instructions on how to use the automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) inspection scheduling system (Commercial Re-Occupancy example). [pdf] IVR Instructions

All inspections must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Please note: Inspections called in on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be scheduled for the following Monday.

To utilize the Automatic Inspection Scheduling System, call 615-4677. You will be asked to enter your 5 digit permit number, then asked to enter the year of the permit. Choose the inspection category (example: electrical or plumbing), then select the specific inspection(s) to be scheduled. You MUST stay on the line until your scheduled inspection has been verified. It will not be scheduled until it is verified.

On the day of your inspection, please have your #2 Authorization Permit Card posted and accessible for the inspector to sign. Also, your plans should be available at the job site for the inspector.

If you are unable to meet the inspector at the job site, you may place the Authorization card and the building plans in a sealed plastic bag (in case of inclement weather).
  • 11:00 pm cut-off time to schedule an inspection for the following work day.
  • Calling in before 11:00 pm, schedules for the following work day.
  • Calling in after 11:00 pm, schedules for the next following work day.

Examples:
Inspections called in at 10:55 pm Sunday, will be scheduled for Monday.
Inspections called in at 11:05 pm Sunday, will be scheduled for Tuesday.
Inspections called in at 10:55 pm Monday, will be scheduled for Tuesday.
Inspections called in at 11:05 pm Monday, will be scheduled for Wednesday.
Inspections called in at 10:55 pm Thursday, will be scheduled for Friday.
Inspections called in at 11:05 pm Thursday, will be scheduled for Monday.


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Clayton Location:

  • 41 South Central
  • Clayton, MO 63105
  • (314) 615-5000

The Crossings At Northwest:

  • Northwest Crossing
  • 715 Northwest Plaza Drive
  • St. Ann, MO 63074
  • (314) 615-7400

West - Satellite Center:

  • Clarkson Wilson Centre
  • 74 Clarkson Wilson Centre
  • Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • (314) 615-0900

South - Satellite Center:

  • Keller Plaza
  • 4544 Lemay Ferry Road
  • St. Louis, MO 63129
  • (314) 615-4000