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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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200 West Washington Street | Phoenix, AZ 85003For more information or for a copy of this publication in an alternate format, contact Planning & Development at 602-262-7811 voice or TTY use 7-1-1.

Online permits help homeowners and contractors save an estimated 3,000 trips per year to City Hall, reducing counter wait times, traffic and greenhouse gases and saving money and time. The city of Phoenix Planning & Development Department is a proven leader of innovation and efficiency through Electronic Plan Review, Annual Facilities Program and now expanded online permit offerings. Online permits can be found at: phoenix.gov/pdd/onlineservices.

Fire Prevention - Special contractors approved by the Fire Department can obtain the following permits for modifications to a building’s life safety system.

Fire Alarm Dialer

Fire Alarm System Modification

Final Alarm SystemProgramming Only

New Access Control System (Up To Five Doors)

Sprinkler System Modification (Up To 50 Heads)

Underground Fireline Stubout

Residential (Single Family Homes and Duplexes) - These permits allow residents and contractors to do minor electrical and plumbing remodel work, including upgrading the electrical service, adding or extending circuits and repiping a house. A residential field consultation permit allows residents to meet with an inspector on-site to ask technical questions about upcoming projects or receive advice about non-permitted construction.

Electrical Utility Clearance

Electrical Service Upgrade (up to 200 AMP)

Electric Meter Socket Replacement

Minor Electrical Work

Water Heater Replacement

Plumbing Repipe

Minor Plumbing Work

Repair/Replace Gas Line

Gas Clearance

Field Consultation

Commercial (Apartment, Condominium or other Commercial Facility) - The following permits can be obtained by applicants with licensed contractors for minor electrical, plumbing and mechanical work at commercial properties. The contractor must verify in advance that the building’s electrical and plumbing systems can accommodate the change. Elevator contractors also can obtain permits to upgrade elevators, however, structural or electrical work associated with the upgrade requires a plan submittal and separate permit. Properties that participate in the Annual Facilities Program (AFP) should work with their assigned inspector or call 602-262-7501 to obtain permits.

Electrical Utility Clearance

Add or Extend Branch Circuit

Preventative Maintenance Electrical Shutdown

Repair Vandalized Electrical Equipment

Replace Water Heater

Minor Plumbing Repipe

Gas Pipe Repair

Replace Split System A/C

Elevator Modernization or Alteration

The Planning & Development Department offers a number of online permits available at phoenix.gov/pdd/onlineservices. The permits will streamline city services, reduce counter wait times and facilitate private development. Included are permits for minor residential, commercial and fire prevention work that do not require plan review. Code compliance will be verified by a city inspector.

These permits can be easily obtained 24 hours a day, seven days a week without requiring a trip to City Hall. Customers can purchase the permit, do the work and schedule inspections. Some properties are restricted from this service, including properties in designated historic districts and those with unresolved cases of non-permitted construction. For more information, contact the Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 (voice) or TTY use 7-1-1.