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Trade Permit (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire — Residential & Commercial) in Unincorporated Cochise County, Arizona

Flat-rate trade permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and minor fire-related work not covered by the residential/commercial building permit's valuation-based fee, in unincorporated Cochise County. Covers service entries, fireplaces, and miscellaneous mechanical/plumbing/electrical/fire work.

Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Apply online through the Cochise County Permitting Portal for the applicable trade permit type
  • Building-code exemptions apply to certain minor like-for-like repairs and replacements (see Permit Exemptions: Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing tabs) — confirm exemption eligibility before assuming a permit is required
  • Licensed-contractor information required when work is performed by a contractor rather than the owner

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Fee schedule

Service Entry (Electrical) — Residential
Cochise County Code §14.15 (Residential Permits, 'Trade Permits and Flat Rate Fees'), part of the codified Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 2022-07-01, amended by Res. Show full citationCochise County Code §14.15 (Residential Permits, 'Trade Permits and Flat Rate Fees'), part of the codified Development Services Fee Schedule (effective 2022-07-01, amended by Res. 24-14 effective 2024-10-01), https://cochisecounty.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=14_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICES_FEE_SCHEDULE. This supersedes the prior $50 figure from the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09. Non-residential/commercial Service Entry is billed 'Per Construction Value' instead of a flat fee, per Code §14.18.
$124
New/Upgrade Water Heater — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. New line item not previously captured in this record.
$50
Cooler, Furnace, and Air Conditioner Involving Utility Change — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. New line item not previously captured in this record.
$124
Miscellaneous Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical — Residential
Cochise County Code §14.15. Supersedes the prior $50 'Misc. Show full citationCochise County Code §14.15. Supersedes the prior $50 'Misc. Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical & Fire' figure from the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09. Non-residential/commercial Misc. Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical is billed 'Per Construction Value' instead of a flat fee, per Code §14.18.
$124
Walls and Fences over 7' high, Retaining Walls over 4' high — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. Height measured from the footing; walls exempt up to 7' high (3' high on a corner lot, informational permit required above that).
$124
Swimming Pool and/or Spa (includes barrier) — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. Supersedes the prior flat $100 (pool) / $50 (spa) figures from the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09 — pools/spas are now valuation-based, capped at $750.
Per Construction Value ($750 maximum)
Fireplace — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. Supersedes the prior flat $50 figure from the 2009 Fee Ordinance 037-09 — now valuation-based, with no published flat rate or cap.
Per Construction Value
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarms — ResidentialCochise County Code §14.15. New line item not previously captured in this record.
Per Construction Value

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Before concealment of wiring, piping, or ductwork, per applicable 2015-edition trade code

  2. 2

    Final

    Work complete and operational per applicable 2015-edition trade code

See the full Unincorporated Cochise County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Many minor like-for-like trade repairs (e.g., replacing a like-for-like furnace, A/C, water heater fixture, or minor electrical repair) are permit-exempt under the county's Permit Exemptions list — check that page before applying for a permit you may not need.
  • Swimming pool trade permits include the required safety barrier in the same $100 flat fee.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Cochise County requires a trade permit (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire — residential & commercial) for: Apply online through the Cochise County Permitting Portal for the applicable trade permit type; Building-code exemptions apply to certain minor like-for-like repairs and replacements (see Permit Exemptions: Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing tabs) — confirm exemption eligibility before assuming a permit is required; Licensed-contractor information required when work is performed by a contractor rather than the owner. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 520-432-9300 before starting work.

Most flat-rate trade permits (electrical service entry, fireplace, misc. mechanical/plumbing/electrical/fire) are $50 flat under the county's adopted fee schedule; swimming pools (including required barrier) are $100 flat. Source: Fee Ordinance No. 037-09 (Docket R-08-03), https://www.cochise.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1505/Fee-Schedule-Ordinance-037-09-PDF

Unincorporated Cochise County does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 520-432-9300 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Trade Permit Application (Citizenserve portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Cochise County requires 2 inspection(s) for a trade permit (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire — residential & commercial), in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division (520-432-9300).

Apply through Cochise County Development Services Department — Building Safety Division at 1415 Melody Lane, Building F, Bisbee, AZ 85603. Phone: 520-432-9300, email: developmentservices@cochise.az.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.cochise.az.gov/202/Development-Services.

Unincorporated Cochise County, Arizona has adopted: 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with Cochise County local amendments — current as of building-safety and FAQ pages accessed 2026-07-07; 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with Cochise County local amendments, plus Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) of the 2018 IRC adopted separately; 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC); 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC); 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC); 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC); 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — inserted in place of IBC Section 3109 per local amendment; NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2014 Edition; Sound Attenuation Ordinance, as mandated by A.R.S. §§28-8481 and 28-8482; NOTE: Cochise County is actively developing a Building Code update (CP2045 implementation) as of mid-2026, with a Builder's Roundtable held May 28, 2026 and a Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board reviewing proposed amendments; the 2015-edition code set above remains the adopted/in-force code as of the lastVerified date — no new edition has been adopted yet.. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Cochise County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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