Page building permits

Requirements

• Building permit required for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction within Page city limits
• Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC as adopted by the City of Page and local design criteria (115 MPH wind, Exposure C; Seismic Zone 2, Site Class D or per geotechnical report; 18-inch frost depth; 20 PSF snow load, no reduction)
• Site/plot plan required showing property dimensions, distances between existing/proposed structures, distance from building to property lines, utility hook-up locations, street identification, and north arrow
• House plans required: foundation plan with details, electrical plans with service panel location/size, fully dimensioned floor plan, equipment locations, floor framing (all levels), roof framing, elevation drawings, cross-sections, deck framing details, and livable square footage
• Two sets of truss calculations from the manufacturer required
• Two stamped sets of engineering specifications by an Arizona-registered engineer required where applicable
• A building permit may not be issued prior to receiving verbal approval from Coconino County Health Department
• Owner/Builder permits are allowed for residential projects only; any hired contractor must be licensed per A.R.S. § 32-1169
• Wood sill-plates on concrete must be pressure-treated or foundation-grade redwood; footing reinforcing steel cannot be tied to metal grade stakes due to corrosive soil

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing property/owner info, contractor/subcontractor licensing, valuation, and required approvals (Fire Dept, Zoning, Public Works, Utilities, PUE, County Health)
• RequiredSite/Plot PlanProperty dimensions, structure setbacks, utility hook-up locations, street ID and north arrow
• RequiredHouse Plans (Foundation, Electrical, Floor, Framing, Elevations)Fully dimensioned construction drawings per Building Safety Department residential plan review requirements
• RequiredTruss Calculations (2 sets)Manufacturer-prepared truss calculation sets
• OptionalEngineering Specifications (2 stamped sets)Arizona-registered engineer stamped specifications, where required by scope

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• Building permit required for room additions, remodels, and alterations affecting structural or life-safety elements
• Detached accessory structures for storage that are one-story and under 120 sq ft do not require a permit, but zoning setback rules may still apply
• Interior finish work alone (painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops) is exempt from a permit
• Plans must comply with City of Page local design criteria (115 MPH wind, Exposure C; Seismic Zone 2; 18-inch frost depth; 20 PSF snow load)
• Site/plot plan showing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks required
• Owner/Builder permits allowed for residential projects only; hired contractors must be licensed per A.R.S. § 32-1169

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form
• RequiredSite/Plot PlanShowing existing structure, addition footprint, and setbacks
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFoundation, framing, electrical, and elevation drawings for the addition/remodel scope

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• Electrical permit required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work
• Governed by the 2017 NEC (Chapters 1-9, Annexes A-E) as adopted by the City of Page
• Electrical contractor information (name, address, contact, phone, license #) required on the Building Permit Application
• Apply via paper Building Permit Application or the online iWorQ Building Permit Application Portal

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing contractor licensing information for the electrical subcontractor

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• Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems and fixtures
• Governed by the 2018 IPC (Chapters 1-15, with Appendix E) as adopted by the City of Page
• Backwater valves required on all sewer lines per City Code Section 11-4-1(B); grease interceptors required per City Code Section 11-5-2
• A building permit (including plumbing scope) may not be issued prior to receiving verbal approval from Coconino County Health Department where onsite wastewater is involved

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing plumbing subcontractor licensing information

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• Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, and ventilation systems
• Governed by the 2018 IMC (Chapters 1-15, with Appendix Chapters A and B) as adopted by the City of Page
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (Chapters 1-8, Appendix A, B, C) governs associated gas-fired equipment and piping

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing mechanical subcontractor licensing information

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• Building permit required for re-roofing (no published permit-exempt re-roofing scope was found on the City's Building Safety Department page, unlike the exemptions published for accessory structures, fences, and interior finish work)
• Roof drain sizing for flat roofs must be calculated using the City's local 3 inch per hour rainfall design criterion
• Plans/material listing showing existing framing, proposed material, and drainage slope required for plan review where applicable

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form
• RequiredRoof Plan / Material ListingExisting framing, proposed roofing material, and drainage slope calculations (3 in/hr rainfall design for flat roofs)

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• Residential PV systems must meet the minimum standards set by Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-468 (Solar construction permits; standards; definition), which all Arizona municipalities must follow at minimum for residential solar permit review
• Construction plans showing PV system location, roof plan and elevation views, panel mounting/racking details, and a one-line or three-line electrical diagram are required per the state-law baseline
• Electrical work must comply with the 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Page
• No City of Page-specific streamlined review procedure, dedicated PV checklist, or PV-specific fee schedule (comparable to some other Arizona cities' dedicated residential PV procedures) was found published on the City's Building and Safety Department page or in the Consolidated Fee Schedule as of July 2026

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form, submitted with construction/electrical plans for the PV system
• RequiredPV Construction Plans (roof plan, elevation, racking/mounting details, electrical diagram)Minimum plan content required under A.R.S. § 9-468 for residential solar permit review

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• Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within Page city limits (application 'Class of Work' includes a 'Remove' option on the standard Building Permit Application)
• Property owner and general contractor information required on the Building Permit Application
• Coordination with utility providers (Water/Sewer: 928-645-4214; Electrical/PEU: 928-645-2419; Propane/SemStream: 928-645-2391) for service termination is expected as part of standard demolition practice, though no City of Page-published demolition-specific checklist was found
• Call Arizona Blue Stake (1-800-STAKE-IT / 811) before any excavation, per the notice printed on the City of Page Building Permit Application

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form; select 'Remove' under Class of Work

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• Electrical permit required for the EV charging circuit installation, alteration, or repair work
• Governed by the 2017 NEC (Chapters 1-9, Annexes A-E) as adopted by the City of Page
• Electrical contractor information (name, address, contact, phone, license #) required on the Building Permit Application
• Apply via paper Building Permit Application or the online iWorQ Building Permit Application Portal

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationOfficial application form listing contractor licensing information for the electrical subcontractor

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• Building permit required for all new commercial building construction and for exterior remodeling/expansion of commercial uses, reviewed against the 2018 IBC (Chapters 1-35, with City of Page amendments) and ICC A117.1 (2009) accessibility standards as adopted by the City of Page
• 'Commercial development' is defined by Zoning Code § 152.095(B) as 'any residential development larger than a single-family detached residence on a single lot, and any commercial or industrial building or development'
• Per § 152.095(A)(1) and (B): commercial developments (new construction, major subdivisions, and exterior remodeling/expansion of commercial uses) require Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) review and approval before any building permit can be submitted for review. Exempt from SPRC (but not from the underlying building permit): interior remodeling only of commercial structures (§ 152.095(A)(1)(b)); exterior modifications/additions that do not increase gross floor area by more than 500 sq ft or 10%, whichever is less (§ 152.095(A)(1)(c))
• Complete SPRC site plan package required per § 152.095(B)(1)-(2): a completed City of Page application for construction plan submittal; one electronic PDF of the complete site plan; two bound sets on 24"x36" white-background paper; supporting documentation/studies/reports; and, if the development requires fire sprinklers or fire protection, a third complete paper set for the Fire Marshal's review and approval. Partial or incomplete submittals, or submittals split across entities, are rejected and returned to the applicant at their expense
• SPRC review covers: compliance with the Zoning Code, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG SPEC) design standards, ADA specifications, and the adopted IBC (SPRC as a whole); street plans, drainage, and floodplain (Public Works Director); water/sewer and electric utilities (Page Utility Enterprises); easement work (Western Area Power Authority); rights-of-way/intersection design where the site abuts a state highway (ADOT); and Fire, Police, and Ambulance Departments as appropriate
• Per § 152.095(B)(3), city staff schedule a formal SPRC meeting to be held within 14 days of determining the site plan application complete, held on the closest Thursday or another day the SPRC deems appropriate; the applicant or their civil engineer must attend in person or via videoconference to answer committee questions
• Once SPRC (and the Fire Marshal and any other required outside agency) approve the site plan, the applicant works with the City's Chief Building Official (CBO) to pull the building permit(s) required for construction, submitted on the same generic City of Page Building Permit Application used for every other permit type in this record, with 'NEW' (or 'ADDITION'/'ALTERATION' for remodel/TI scope) selected under Class of Work
• Per § 152.095(D): a site plan approval becomes void if a building permit has not been issued within one year of approval; a one-time three-month extension may be granted by the Director if requested before the one-year deadline, and additional extensions require Planning and Zoning Commission approval
• Per § 152.095(G): the CBO may issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (30, 60, or 90 days, at the CBO's discretion) or a final Certificate of Occupancy; no occupancy of any structure is allowed until all required improvements are complete and CBO-approved
• Automatic fire sprinkler systems are required in any building (commercial included) exceeding 4,000 sq ft, per City Ordinances 548-09, 566-10, and 666-19 (City Code Chapter 92) — a threshold many hotel/hospitality and larger retail projects in Page will exceed
• Hotel/Motel-specific zoning standards apply during site plan/SPRC review (Zoning Code Table 4.2 series): off-street parking is calculated as 1 space per guest room, plus 1 space per 4 persons of the banquet room's maximum capacity (if a banquet room is present), plus 2 spaces per 3 employees, plus 1 RV/boat/bus space per 6 guest rooms (3-space minimum); hotel/motel parking stalls are allowed a reduced 9-foot width; and 4 passenger loading/unloading spaces are required for a Hotel or Motel use (Table 4.2-4). 'HOTEL or MOTEL' is defined in the Zoning Code as 'a facility with continuous on-site management with nine or more sleeping rooms that are intended to be occupied by guests for a fee'
• Owner/Builder permits are allowed for residential projects only (per the localAmendments); commercial project work must be performed by licensed contractors per A.R.S. § 32-1169

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationSame generic application form used for every permit type in this record; select 'NEW', 'ADDITION', or 'ALTERATION' under Class of Work as applicable to the commercial scope
• OptionalCity of Page Application for Construction Plan Submittal (SPRC Site Plan Package)Required only where SPRC review applies (new commercial construction or exterior remodel/expansion exceeding the 500 sq ft / 10% GFA exemption threshold) — one electronic PDF plus two bound 24"x36" sets of the complete site plan, per § 152.095(B)(1)
• RequiredSite PlanMust show, at minimum, all buildings/structures/utilities, rights-of-way/easements/open space, sidewalks and travel ways, parking/driveways/loading areas, ADA parking and routes, landscaping, drainage/retention, signage, property boundaries, and topographic/geologic issues, per § 152.095(B)(2)
• RequiredConstruction / Building PlansFull construction drawing set meeting the most current adopted IBC, IRC, Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes, MAG SPECS, and City Zoning/Subdivision Codes, per § 152.095(F)(2)
• OptionalFire Marshal Plan Set (3rd paper set)Required only if the development requires fire sprinklers or fire protection, per § 152.095(B)(1)(e) and (F)(1)(e)

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• A permit is required to erect, re-erect, construct, alter, expand, or move all permanent sign types within the city limits (Page Code of Ordinances § 152.058(A)(9))
• A separate permit is required for each sign or group of signs on a single supporting structure (§ 152.058(A)(9))
• In addition to a sign permit, an electrical permit must be obtained before erecting, re-erecting, constructing, altering, or moving electric signs (§ 152.058(A)(9))
• Applications for signage permits are made through the City's Chief Building Official (§ 152.095(F))
• All signage must be designed, constructed, and installed by a licensed contractor in accordance with the sign regulations and applicable building codes (§ 152.058(B)(1))
• All sign materials and components must be of the quality and grade needed to withstand specified wind and seismic hazard conditions in Northern Arizona, and all signs regardless of materials must be securely anchored to withstand those hazards as approved by the Chief Building Official (§ 152.058(B)(1)(e) and (g))
• Signs must maintain a minimum of six feet horizontal clearance and 12 feet overhead clearance from electrical conductors and communications equipment or lines, and clearance from all surface and underground water, drainage and utilities; the owner is required to verify Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) utility requirements (§ 152.058(B)(1)(d))
• No sign or sign structure may be erected or placed so as to obscure visibility or sit in the sight-triangle at street intersections, or where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized sign, traffic signal or device (§ 152.058(B)(1)(c))
• Combustible materials other than approved plastics may not be used in the construction of any electronic signs (§ 152.058(B)(1)(f))
• Illuminated signs must comply with the outdoor lighting provisions of § 152.059 unless otherwise specified in the sign regulations (§ 152.058(B)(2))
• For commercial developments, signage must be shown on the site plan submitted to the Site Plan Review Committee — all site signage, whether for directional or advertisement purposes, with specifications (§ 152.095(B)(2)(h)) — and building permits for signage may then be pulled as approved by the Director, Chief Building Official and Fire Marshall (§ 152.095(B)(6))
• Prohibited signs may not be permitted, including billboards (static or digital) and any other off-premises signage; roof signs and signs projecting above a wall, parapet or roofline; mechanically moving signs, pennant strings, streamers, spinners, propellers and search lights; strobing or flashing signs and signs with a change rate or dwell time of less than four seconds; inflatable signs; abandoned signs including sign frames, cabinets and other sign structures; signs at the airport approach and departure slope of the Page Municipal Airport; and signs that imitate or interfere with official traffic control devices (§ 152.058(A)(8))

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationSign permits are pulled through the Chief Building Official on the City's Building Permit Application (§ 152.095(F)). The form captures property and owner information, contractor licensing, valuation, class of work, and the required approvals (Fire Dept, Zoning, Public Works, Utilities, P.U.E., County Health).
• RequiredSign drawings and specificationsDesign, materials, dimensions, placement and anchoring details sufficient to show compliance with § 152.058(B)(1), including the wind and seismic anchoring the Chief Building Official must approve. For commercial developments, all site signage with specifications must also appear on the approved site plan per § 152.095(B)(2)(h).
• OptionalSeparate electrical permit applicationRequired in addition to the sign permit before erecting, re-erecting, constructing, altering or moving an electric sign (§ 152.058(A)(9)).

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• The 2018 International Fire Code, together with Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H and I, is adopted as the City Fire Code (Page Code of Ordinances § 92.02; Ord. 548-09, passed 6-11-2009; Ord. 666-19, passed 12-11-2019)
• The 2017 edition of the National Fire Protection Association Standards is adopted (§ 92.03)
• An automatic sprinkler system must be installed throughout all buildings 4,000 square feet or greater in total area; fire resistant walls and barriers do not define separate buildings for this purpose (§ 92.04(A))
• An addition to any existing non-sprinklered building or structure which expands the total area to 4,000 square feet or greater must contain an automatic sprinkler system (§ 92.04(B))
• With the exception of special hazard areas as approved by the Fire Chief, if any fire area in a building or structure is provided with fire sprinklers — whether required or not — all fire areas in the building or structure must be provided with fire sprinklers (§ 92.04(C))
• All buildings requiring an exterior lock box for fire department access must install a KNOX BOX in an approved location or locations; existing buildings have up to five years to comply upon approval of the Fire Chief (§ 92.04(D))
• Where the development requires fire sprinklers or fire protection due to code requirements, a third complete set of paper plans must be submitted for the Fire Marshall's review and approval, in addition to the electronic PDF set and the two bound paper sets (§ 152.095(B)(1)(e) and § 152.095(F)(1)(e))
• Building permit application packets must include everything required by the most current adopted editions of the International Building Codes, the International Residential Codes, and the Fire, Electrical and Plumbing Codes, the MAG SPECS, and the City Zoning and Subdivision Codes, as amended and adopted by City Council from time to time (§ 152.095(F)(2))
• For commercial developments, the site plan must be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee — which includes the Fire, Police and Ambulance Departments as appropriate — and by the Fire Marshall where required, before building permits can be pulled (§ 152.095(B)(4)(h) and (B)(5))
• The City of Page Building Permit Application requires the FIRE DEPT approval box to be marked required and received, and carries a SPRINKLERS entry alongside the OCCUPANCY and valuation entries
• Fire permit fees are established periodically by the City Council by separate resolution (§ 92.05)

Required documents

• RequiredCity of Page Building Permit ApplicationThe Building Safety Department form used to pull the permit. Carries the FIRE DEPT approval box (required/received), the SPRINKLERS entry, valuation, type of construction, occupancy, and permit/plan review/total fee entries. Submit to P.O. Box 1180 / 697 Vista Avenue, Page, AZ 86040, or through the City's iWorQ online portal.
• RequiredFire sprinkler / fire protection plans — third complete paper set for the Fire MarshallWhere the development requires fire sprinklers or fire protection due to code requirements, a third complete set of paper plans (24 inch by 36 inch, white background) must be submitted for the Fire Marshall's review and approval, in addition to the one electronic PDF version and the two bound paper sets required of every submittal (§ 152.095(B)(1)(e) and § 152.095(F)(1)(e)).
• RequiredOne electronic version of the plans and specifications in PDF formatRequired for distribution and City records on every building construction submittal (§ 152.095(F)(1)(b)).
• RequiredTwo bound sets of the complete plans on 24 inch by 36 inch paper with a white backgroundRequired on every building construction submittal (§ 152.095(F)(1)(c)). The City will not make paper copies for the applicant to complete the package.
• OptionalSupporting documentation, studies or reports in PDF formatSubmitted in PDF format only unless paper copies are requested (§ 152.095(F)(1)(d)).

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