Springerville building permits

Requirements

• A Plan/Design Review application resulting in a building permit and inspections is required for most residential projects: anything having to do with structural, electrical, plumbing, or foundations (including remodeling, porches, additions, accessory buildings, and equipment such as air conditioners, heat sources, and water heaters)
• Plans must comply with the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted by the Town of Springerville and the Town's own Climate and Geographic Design Criteria (90 mph wind, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category B; 4°F winter design temperature; 32-36 PSF snow loads depending on roof pitch)
• It is the homeowner/property owner's responsibility to provide acceptable plans or information to obtain a building permit; the Planning & Zoning Department reviews submitted plans but does not design them
• A licensed general contractor may have to oversee the project, with additional subcontractors for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC installations, OR an owner-builder/owner-developer exemption under A.R.S. §32-1121A.5 or A.R.S. §32-1121A.6
• Metal buildings and some pre-assembled buildings require stamped engineered plans
• Detached accessory structures over 200 square feet require a building permit
• Rental units are considered commercial property and require a commercial-licensed contractor
• Work completed without first obtaining a permit may be charged double the original permitting fee

Required documents

• RequiredPlan/Design Review ApplicationTown of Springerville Plan/Design Review Application; the required first step before a building permit is issued, per Municipal Code Chapters 17.88 (Plan Review) and 17.90 (Design Review)
• RequiredExemptions from Licensing SupplementContractor license information or a claimed A.R.S. §32-1121A.5/.6 owner-builder/owner-developer exemption
• RequiredConstruction Plans and SpecificationsSite/plot plan and construction drawings conforming to the 2015 IRC/IBC as adopted by the Town

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• Manufactured Home Installation Permit Application required, listing owner, installation address/parcel, unit manufacturer/serial number/date of manufacture/size, installer information, accessory installer information (if applicable), and dealer name
• Utility checkboxes required: Water, Sewer/Septic, Gas, Electric; Accessory structure checkboxes: Awning, Garages, Porch, Skirting/Retaining, Cooler or AC System, Approved Plan #, Flood Zone Plan #, Others
• All licensed subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, accessory structure) must be listed on the Subcontractor Supplement Form
• Utility Testing Report Form required, documenting Water Test (24 CFR 3280.612), Sewer Test (3280.612), Gas Test (3280.705), and Electrical Test (3280.810(b)), per installer/dealer/HUD number
• Permit expires 6 months from date of issuance
• Minimum 2 inspections required, one of which is reserved for accessory structures if applicable; additional inspections billed hourly
• Permit must be displayed in the front window for inspection
• It is the responsibility of the owner, dealer, or installer/contractor to call for all required inspections and reinspections
• Certificate of Occupancy sent upon request
• Larger/commercial Factory Built-Building installations use a separate, State-issued application directly through the Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety, Office of Manufactured Housing (1110 West Washington, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007), which also determines Permanent (installed more than 6 months) vs Temporary (leased, 6 months or less) status and any fire sprinkler/alarm system requirements

Required documents

• RequiredManufactured Home Installation Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety application form
• OptionalSubcontractor Supplement FormLists all licensed subcontractors associated with installation/accessory structures (electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical)
• RequiredUtility Testing Report FormDocuments water, sewer, gas, and electrical utility test results per 24 CFR §§3280 and 3285
• OptionalFactory Built-Building Installation Permit Application (State)Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety application for larger/commercial factory-built buildings

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• Permit required before a wall or fence may be constructed or erected in any zone within the Town
• Application must include: sketch of property location/boundaries/existing structures and positioning of the proposed wall or fence; description of materials and design; any other information the zoning administrator needs
• Height limitations: corner lots limited to 4 ft within the 25-ft sight-triangle (Chapter 17.28.060) unless administratively approved to 6 ft for open/non-view-obscuring materials; front/street-side setback fences capped at 4 ft; rear/side yard fences up to 6 ft may be approved
• Walls/fences over 6 feet require a building permit with a structural engineered design
• Commercial/industrial zone fences up to 6 ft allowed for securing property; barbed wire topping allowed above 6 ft (max 8 ft total) for added security; barbed wire below 6 ft restricted to livestock use
• Swimming pools must be enclosed by a solid wall, wood, or chain link fence 5-6 ft in height
• Exceptions above 6 ft allowed around schools/public institutions, in industrial zones, or when required by the Planning & Zoning Commission

Required documents

• RequiredWall/Fence Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Wall/Fence Permit Application, including exact front/side yard height (up to 4 ft) and rear/side yard height (up to 6 ft) fields
• RequiredSite PlanProperty boundaries, existing structures, and positioning of the fence/wall with measurements/proportions

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• Photovoltaic (Solar) Permit Application required, specifying residential or commercial, solar panel location (roof, rear yard, side yard), and electrical panel status (existing or upgrade)
• Site plan (2 copies) showing all buildings and unit location on the property; units not on a roof must be in a rear/side yard, covering no more than 30% of that yard, at least 2 ft from any lot line
• Installation plan (2 copies) detailing array/inverter/DC disconnect/utility disconnect/battery bank locations, one-line and three-line diagrams, inverter and module cut sheets, roof load information, panel wattage, elevations, and mounting details
• All applications must conform to the current IBC/UBC codes adopted by the Town
• Commercial buildings (including rentals) require a commercial-licensed contractor
• Applicant should contact their utility provider for any additional installation requirements and Arizona Blue Stake (811) before digging

Required documents

• RequiredPhotovoltaic (Solar) Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Solar Permit Application
• RequiredSite Plan (x2)Building/unit locations, yard coverage, and lot-line setbacks
• RequiredInstallation Plan (x2)One-line/three-line diagrams, cut sheets, roof load data, mounting details

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• Sign Permit Application required, specifying illuminated or not illuminated, and ADOT permit number if applicable
• Site plan/diagram showing sign location(s), including existing signs, structures, and landscaping
• Color diagram/illustration of the artwork and design, including materials and measurements
• Diagram showing mounting/support/attachment method
• If illuminated, a diagram showing electrical connections, wiring detail, and light source
• Height/placement rules: no audible devices; illumination shielded below 10 ft above grade; signs within 25 ft of a street/driveway or 2 ft of a sidewalk restricted to specific height bands (3-7 ft over streets, 8+ ft over sidewalks, 14+ ft over driveways); max 16 ft height above grade; may not obstruct doors/fire escapes
• Full sign regulations are codified at Springerville Municipal Code Chapter 17.100 (Signs)

Required documents

• RequiredSign Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Sign Permit Application
• RequiredSite Plan / DiagramSign location(s) relative to existing structures/signage/landscaping
• RequiredColor Design IllustrationArtwork, materials, and measurements

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• Permit required for electrical reconnections, service increases, panel replacement or repair; all plumbing; water heater installation (including replacements); gas line pressure tests (new or replacement); furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, or evaporative coolers (new only)
• Load and sizing calculations required for new AND replacement HVAC equipment
• Site plan/building diagram detailing installation or repair location required
• All applications must conform to current IBC/UBC codes adopted by the Town
• Commercial buildings (including rentals) require a commercial-licensed contractor
• Contractor license information required, or a claimed A.R.S. §32-1121A.5/.6 owner-builder exemption (Handyman Exemption under §32-1121A.14 does not apply where a building permit is required or labor/materials total $1,000 or more)

Required documents

• RequiredUtility/Mechanical Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Utility/Mechanical Permit Application, checking Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical scope
• RequiredExemptions from Licensing SupplementContractor license or owner-builder exemption certification

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• Permit required for detached accessory structures (sheds, storage buildings), whether pre-built/manufactured or site-built
• Site plan showing proposed building location, existing buildings/structures/fences, setbacks, property lines, and existing/proposed utilities
• Pre-built/manufactured buildings: copy of plans or specs from the dealer
• Site-built buildings: full plan set (exterior elevations, dimensions, roof plan) demonstrating compliance with the Town's Building Health and Safety standards
• Foundation plan with footing details required
• If applicable: electrical plan (outlets/switches/lighting/panel) and plumbing plan (fixtures, pipes, water heater, appliances)
• All commercial applications and some residential applications are forwarded to the Fire Department for a fire-code review
• The Town does not enforce private deed restrictions; applicants are responsible for checking these independently

Required documents

• RequiredShed/Storage Building Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville application, noting pre-built vs. site-built and total square footage
• RequiredSite PlanProposed building location, existing structures/fences, setbacks, property lines, utilities
• RequiredFoundation PlanFooting layout and details

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• Permit required prior to demolishing a structure within Springerville town limits (submitted via the Plan/Design Review Application form)
• Fill out a Plan Review application, to be reviewed by the Building Department, with inspections scheduled
• Contact appropriate utilities (water, electric, gas, telephone, cable) to remove meters and wires
• Abandonment of Septic Tank (if applicable) must be filled out by a licensed contractor and kept on file; if sewer is available, the septic tank must be collapsed before a new sewer hookup is provided
• Obtain approval from the Water Department at Town Hall to abandon water and/or sewer service, if necessary
• Pre-demolition inspection typically required to verify all utilities/water/sewer disconnected; final inspection required after demolition and cleanup is complete

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition Permit Application (Plan Review Application)Town of Springerville uses its standard Plan/Design Review Application for demolition permit requests
• OptionalSeptic Tank Abandonment FormRequired if the property has a septic system being abandoned; must be completed by a licensed contractor

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• Utility/Mechanical Permit Application required, checking the Electrical scope box, for the EV charger circuit and any associated panel work
• Load and sizing calculations required (the Town's checklist requires load/sizing calcs for both new and replacement equipment, which by the same logic applies to a new EV charging circuit)
• Site plan/building diagram detailing the installation or repair location required
• All applications must conform to the current IBC/UBC/NEC codes adopted by the Town (2014 NEC as of the last verification)
• Contractor license information required, or a claimed A.R.S. §32-1121A.5/.6 owner-builder exemption
• No dedicated EV-charging-station permit or fee line exists in the Town's January 15, 2025 Fee Schedule or in its Utility/Mechanical Permit Application Checklist

Required documents

• RequiredUtility/Mechanical Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Utility/Mechanical Permit Application, checking the Electrical scope box for the EV charger circuit

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• A Plan/Design Review application (Municipal Code Chapters 17.88 Plan Review and 17.90 Design Review) resulting in a building permit and inspections is the required track — the Town publishes no separate commercial building permit application form; the same Plan/Design Review Application is used, at the commercial fee tier
• All commercial permits require a commercial-licensed contractor (Arizona ROC license and class recorded on the Town's contractor/licensing supplement); rental units are classified as commercial property for this purpose
• Four (4) identical copies of the plans required; pages no larger than 24x36 inches, drawn to a scale not smaller than forty (40) feet to the inch (or as required by the Planning/Zoning Administrator), including electrical, plumbing, heating, or remodel work, drawn to the current adopted Town codes
• Plans must comply with the 2015 IBC/IFC/IMC/IPC/IgCC and 2014 NEC as adopted by the Town, plus Springerville's own Climate and Geographic Design Criteria (7,000 ft elevation; 90 mph wind with 25 mph secondary gusts, Exposure B; Seismic Design Category B; 4°F winter design temperature; 32-36 PSF roof snow loads by pitch; 18-inch frost depth)
• Plan Review Checklist items for the site plan include: lot/parcel dimensions; location/size/height/use/exterior materials of all buildings; yards and space between buildings; walls and fences; off-street parking and loading areas with number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns, and surface materials; driveways, access ways, and pedestrian walkways; sign location/dimensions/area/materials/lighting; location and general nature of lighting; street dedications and improvements; existing and proposed grades and drainage; all existing and proposed public and private utilities with easements shown; landscaping including all surfacing material; a vicinity sketch; and a legal description of the land with owner/developer/designer contact information
• All commercial applications will be forwarded to the Fire Department for a review of existing fire codes
• Metal buildings and some pre-assembled/prefabricated buildings require stamped engineered plans
• Work completed without first obtaining a permit may be charged double the original permitting fee, per Town Code
• Plan/Design Review approval becomes void six months after approval if a building permit has not been issued; an extension may be granted if requested prior to expiration
• Inspections must be scheduled a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance

Required documents

• RequiredPlan/Design Review ApplicationTown of Springerville Plan/Design Review Application (Plan, Design, or Combined review) — the required first step for commercial projects; no separate commercial application form exists
• RequiredConstruction Plans (4 identical copies)Full plan set conforming to the 2015 IBC and other adopted codes, max 24x36 inch pages, scale not smaller than 40 feet to the inch, covering all Plan Review Checklist items (parking/loading, signage, lighting, landscaping, drainage, utilities/easements, vicinity sketch, legal description)
• RequiredContractor Licensing SupplementCommercial-licensed contractor's name, Arizona ROC license number, and class for the general contractor and any mechanical/electrical/plumbing subcontractors — required for all commercial permits (owner-builder exemptions under A.R.S. §32-1121A.5/.6 exist on the form, but the Town's published rule is that all commercial permits require a commercial licensed contractor)

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• The Town of Springerville has adopted the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code alongside the 2015 IRC, IBC, IMC, IPC and IgCC and the 2014 National Electrical Code — stated verbatim on the Town's 'Building Health and Safety' reference document and restated on the Plan/Design Review and Shed/Storage permit application checklists.
• NO Town fire permit exists: the Building Department page's 'PERMIT APPLICATIONS' list (read live 2026-08-15) is Certificate of Occupancy, Demo Permit App, Manufactured Home Permit App, Plan Design Review App, Septic Tank Abandonment Form, Shed-Storage Permit App, Sign Permit App, Solar Permit App, Utility Mechanical App and Wall Fence Permit App. There is no fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire suppression or fire-department form among them.
• NO Town fire fee exists. The Town of Springerville Fee Schedule effective January 15, 2025 runs two pages — page 1 (BUILDING; MANUFACTURED/MODULAR/FBB PERMITS) and page 2 (ZONING APPLICATIONS; PROPERTY APPLICATIONS) — and neither contains a fire-related line item. Labels and values separate into two disjoint columns when this PDF's text is copy-pasted, so read the schedule from the page as published rather than from a copy-paste.
• Town referral to the fire department, printed verbatim on the Plan/Design Review Application and the Shed/Storage Building Permit Application: 'ALL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND SOME RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR A REVIEW OF EXISTING FIRE CODES.'
• The Town's Certificate of Occupancy Application ( of page 2) contains an 'INSPECTED BY:' panel with two separate sign-off blocks — 'BUILDING INSPECTOR: Discrepancies: Yes __ No __' and 'FIRE/CO INSPECTOR: Discrepancies: Yes __ No __' — each with a signature and date line, confirming a fire inspection is part of the Town's occupancy process even though the Town issues no fire permit.
• The Town's Certificate of Occupancy guidance sheet (page 1 of the same PDF) refers throughout to 'Building/fire inspectors' acting jointly on electrical and life-safety clearance.
• The responsible fire agency is the Round Valley Fire & Medical Department, 199 N. Butler St., Eagar, AZ 85925, (928) 551-6200, RVFD@eagaraz.gov — identified by following the Town of Springerville's own Departments menu, where the entry labelled 'Fire' links off-site to https://www.eagaraz.gov/o/tofe/page/fire-department rather than to any Springerville page.
• Round Valley Fire & Medical Department publishes no fire sprinkler or fire alarm permit application, plan-review procedure, submittal checklist or fee schedule. Its department page carries only a mission statement, a services heading and contact details, and the Town of Eagar's own 20-document 'Permits' library (which hosts Eagar's building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition, sign, conditional use and rezoning applications) contains no fire permit form either.
• Applicants should contact the Springerville Building Department (928-333-2656 ext. 227) and Round Valley Fire & Medical Department ((928) 551-6200) directly before starting fire sprinkler or fire alarm work, to confirm how the fire-code review will be routed for a specific project.

Required documents

• RequiredPlan/Design Review ApplicationTown of Springerville Building Department application, the required first step before a building permit is issued (Municipal Code Chapters 17.88 and 17.90). Its checklist is the document that states all commercial and some residential applications are forwarded to the Fire Department for a review of existing fire codes. No fire-specific form exists to accompany it.
• OptionalCertificate of Occupancy ApplicationTown of Springerville form requiring both a BUILDING INSPECTOR and a FIRE/CO INSPECTOR sign-off before occupancy

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• Certificate of Occupancy Application required for a business occupancy or occupancy transfer; the form (.
• Nature of Business must be declared on the form, with checkboxes for Corp, Partnership, Restaurant, Sole Proprietor, Retail, Gas Station/Auto Repair and Other — i.e. the Town captures the occupancy category directly on the certificate application.
• A current Town of Springerville Business License number is a required field on the Certificate of Occupancy Application.
• Two separate inspections and sign-offs are required on the face of the application, each recording whether discrepancies were found and each carrying its own signature and date line: 'BUILDING INSPECTOR' and 'FIRE/CO INSPECTOR'.
• The application carries a 'Fee: $____ / Received By: ____ / Approved: Y__ N__' block and a date stamp box; the corresponding fee on the Town's published schedule is $30.00.
• Where the proposed new use is not permitted by right in the zoning district, a Conditional Use Permit Application must be filed with Planning & Zoning; the fee schedule sets the Conditional Use Permit Application Fee at $200.00 plus a Public Hearing Advertising Fee of $100.00 charged per public hearing (maximum 2) in addition to the application fee. Rescheduling is free before advertising and $75.00 after advertising.
• Where the change of use involves physical work (structural, electrical, plumbing, foundation or remodelling), a Plan/Design Review Application and resulting building permit are required first under Municipal Code Chapters 17.88 and 17.90 — see the residential-building-permit entry for that track. Building Permit Fees themselves vary per the ICC/Building Valuation Data February 2015 charts and formulas adopted in Ordinance 2016-005.
• Rental units are considered commercial property and all commercial permits require a commercial-licensed contractor.
• Commercial applications are forwarded to the fire department for a review of existing fire codes — see the fire-sprinkler-alarm-permit entry; the fire review is performed by Round Valley Fire & Medical Department, and the FIRE/CO INSPECTOR block on the Certificate of Occupancy Application is the point at which it lands.
• Work performed without first obtaining a required permit may be charged double the original permitting fee per Town Code.

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy ApplicationTown of Springerville Building Department form (2-page PDF; page 1 is the electrical/life-safety and housing-conditions guidance sheet, page 2 is the application itself). Listed first among the Building Department's published permit applications.
• OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationTown of Springerville Planning & Zoning application; required only where the proposed new use is not permitted by right in the zoning district. Public hearing required.
• OptionalPlan/Design Review ApplicationRequired in addition where the change of use involves structural, electrical, plumbing, foundation or remodelling work, per Municipal Code Chapters 17.88 and 17.90

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