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Plumbing Permit in Flagstaff, Arizona

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Flagstaff, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and locally amended by the City of Flagstaff (max 1.3-gallon flush water closets; 12-inch minimum roof vent termination above grade). Minor plumbing work can use the Over-the-Counter permit.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system, fixture, water heater, gas piping, or sewer/water service line
  • Governed by the 2018 IPC as adopted by City of Flagstaff (Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16), amended locally for maximum flush volumes and vent terminations
  • Backflow preventers and grease/oil interceptors must be applied for as a full Building Permit, routed to City of Flagstaff Water Services Industrial Waste Section for review
  • Tile shower enclosures must be applied for as a Building Permit, not an Over-the-Counter permit
  • Replacement waterline material must be specified on the Over-the-Counter application per EPA 40 CFR 141.84(b)(2) and the ADEQ Lead and Copper Rule
  • Apply through the Citizen Access Portal, or use the Over-the-Counter Permit Application for qualifying minor plumbing work

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Plumbing Over-the-Counter Base FeeCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application (Rev. 06/10/2025); base fee plus itemized fixture charges below
$29.90
Water Heater w/ventCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$15.70
Water Closet (toilet), Lavatory, Shower, Kitchen Sink/Disposal, Bathtub/Shower Enclosure, and most individual fixturesCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$12.50 each
Water/vent/drain pipingCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$6.05
Yard Line Replacement (water/gas/sewer)City of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$15.70
Gas Piping System, 1 to 5 outletsCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$7.80
Gas Piping System, over 5 outletsCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$1.45 per additional outlet
Gas Pressure Test, No Repair/Work DoneCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$18.90
Hydronic Water Boiler >100K BTU, Residential onlyCity of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application
$23.20

Review timeline

Plan reviewFlagstaff’s published plan-review target
0–0 business days

How long did your Plumbing Permit permit actually take in Flagstaff?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Underground/Slab

    Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, water heater verified, no leaks

See the full Flagstaff inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Water closets in Flagstaff are capped at a 1.3-gallon maximum flush volume (dual-flush average capped at 1.28 gallons) — a stricter local amendment to the 2018 IPC/IRC.
  • Replacing a water heater via the Over-the-Counter permit costs $29.90 base + $15.70 for the water heater/vent.
  • Backflow preventers, grease/oil interceptors, and tile shower enclosures cannot use the Over-the-Counter process — they require a full Building Permit.
  • reviewTimelineDays is 0 (no plan-review period): a qualifying Over-the-Counter plumbing permit is issued at the counter with no two-stage plan review. The City's ARS 9-835/9-836 timeframes documents (Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes; Commercial Plan Review) and the Over-the-Counter Permit Application itself contain no plan-review timeframe for OTC trade permits because they are not plan-reviewed. Only if the work triggers a full Building Permit (e.g., backflow preventer, grease/oil interceptor, tile shower enclosure) is it reviewed under the 'Small Residential Plans' track (35 working days overall). Source: City of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application (Rev. 06/10/2025) and Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Using the Over-the-Counter permit process: $29.90 base fee plus $15.70 for the water heater and vent. Source: City of Flagstaff Over-the-Counter Permit Application (Rev. 06/10/2025).

In Flagstaff, the published Plumbing Over-the-Counter Base Fee is: $29.90. Additional published fees: Water Heater w/vent — $15.70; Water Closet (toilet), Lavatory, Shower, Kitchen Sink/Disposal, Bathtub/Shower Enclosure, and most individual fixtures — $12.50 each; Water/vent/drain piping — $6.05; Yard Line Replacement (water/gas/sewer) — $15.70; Gas Piping System, 1 to 5 outlets — $7.80; Gas Piping System, over 5 outlets — $1.45 per additional outlet; Gas Pressure Test, No Repair/Work Done — $18.90; Hydronic Water Boiler >100K BTU, Residential only — $23.20. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Flagstaff's published plan-review target for a plumbing permit is 0–0 business days.

You'll need: Over-the-Counter Permit Application (PDF, Rev. 06/10/2025). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Flagstaff requires 3 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit, in order: Underground/Slab, Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) (928-213-2000).

Apply through City of Flagstaff Building Safety Section (Planning & Development Services, Community Development Division) at 211 W Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Phone: 928-213-2000, email: BuildingPermits@flagstaffaz.gov. Office hours: City Hall is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Commercial permit attachments too large for the portal: Commercial.BuildingPermits@flagstaffaz.gov. Inter-departmental submittals: FrontCounter@flagstaffaz.gov.. Official information: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/494/Building-Safety.

Flagstaff, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code edition — cities and counties each adopt and amend their own codes (per Arizona Revised Statutes framework for municipal building regulation; no state building-code-adoption agency parallel to Montana's DLI exists). The City of Flagstaff independently administers its own Building Safety program within city limits, separate from Coconino County's building department, which handles unincorporated county areas. Source: City of Flagstaff Building Safety page (flagstaff.az.gov/494/Building-Safety) and Building Permits page.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Flagstaff Resolution 2019-26 and Ordinance 2019-16 on June 18, 2019, effective July 19, 2019 (the '2018 Suite of Codes'). Source: City of Flagstaff 2019 Adopted Building Codes (PDF); 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019 (Arizona/Flagstaff uses the IPC, not the Uniform Plumbing Code); 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; 2018 International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; a compilation of solar energy provisions from the IBC, IRC, IECC, IMC, IPC, IFC, and ISPSC; 2017 NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16, effective July 19, 2019; ICC A117.1-2017, Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — adopted per Resolution 2019-26 / Ordinance 2019-16; 1997 Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, and 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (ICBO) — retained as adopted codes per Flagstaff City Code Title 4, Chapter 4-01; All codes amended locally by Flagstaff City Code Title 4, Building Regulations (Chapters 4-01 through 4-11), on file with the City Clerk. Source: Flagstaff City Code Title 4 Building Regulations amendments document (2019 Amendments to the Adopted Codes, PDF, rev. 05/14/2019); Statewide overlay: Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-468 sets mandatory statewide standards for solar photovoltaic and solar water heating construction permits (limits on required plan documentation, prohibits requiring a PE stamp absent a written justification, and caps solar permit fees at actual cost of issuance) — binding on the City of Flagstaff as a municipality. Source: azleg.gov ARS 9-468; Arizona Revised Statutes Sections 9-835 and 9-836 set statutory residential building-permit plan-review timeframes (Administrative Completeness Review and Substantive Review stages) that the City of Flagstaff's published review timeframes implement. Source: City of Flagstaff Residential Building Permits Plan Review Process and Timeframes (PDF). Local amendments apply — see the Flagstaff overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Flagstaff building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.