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Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit in Chandler, Arizona

Chandler's Development Services Division treats the Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit as a distinct license type from the New Commercial Building Permit: it has its own dedicated point of contact (LeeRay Hanly) and its own checklist form (UDM-071), separate from new commercial construction (UDM-059, contacts Kim Clark/Karen Betancourt/Daryl Racz), per the Development Services Division's published Application Supplement. The overall review time frame is the same as new commercial construction — 60 working days (20 working days completeness review plus 40 working days substantive review across two 20-working-day cycles). There is no separate tenant-improvement fee table; TI fees follow the same valuation-based table used for other building permits, with valuation for alterations based on all construction costs involved, as approved by the Building Official (City of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6, Res. 4703). Where a tenant improvement changes the occupancy classification of a space, the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Chandler amendments governs, and a full Building Permit (rather than the standalone Certificate of Occupancy fee) is required.

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When you need this permit

  • Apply through the Citizen Access portal (electronic submittal recommended) or walk in to 215 E. Buffalo St.
  • Submit the Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit Checklist (Form UDM-071); point of contact is LeeRay Hanly (480-782-3138), distinct from the New Commercial Building Permit contacts
  • Plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025 must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 IEBC, and 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108)
  • Where the tenant improvement changes the occupancy classification of the space, the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Chandler amendments applies, and a Building Permit (not the standalone $100.00 Certificate of Occupancy fee) is required
  • Include Fire Prevention Bureau plan submittal materials (Form FPB-012) as part of the application packet
  • Submit a Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire (WWDQ) if the tenant improvement involves a new or modified water/wastewater connection or changes the nature of wastewater discharge, per the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program
  • Completeness review is 20 working days; substantive review is 40 working days (two 20-working-day review cycles); overall review time frame is 60 working days, per the Development Services Division's published time frames
  • Working without a permit results in doubled permit fees and possible Order to Comply or required removal of non-compliant work

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Fee schedule

Building permit — valuation-based fee table (alterations)City of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6, §4.6.1 (Res. 4703). Per §4.6: 'Construction valuations for alterations shall be based on all construction costs involved and shall be approved by the Building Official.' No separate TI-specific fee table was found.
Same valuation-based table as new commercial and residential construction (§4.6.1): $1.00–$500: $50.00; $501–$2,000: $50.00 plus $1.20 per additional $100; $2,001–$25,000: $68.00 plus $12.50 per additional $1,000; $25,001–$50,000: $355.50 plus $9.00 per additional $1,000; $50,001–$100,000: $580.50 plus $6.25 per additional $1,000; $100,001–$500,000: $893.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000; $500,001–$1,000,000: $2,893.00 plus $4.25 per additional $1,000; $1,000,001+: $5,018.00 plus $2.75 per additional $1,000
Plan review feeCity of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6.2(a). Expedited review (at Building Official's discretion) is twice the normal plan review fee (§4.6.2(c)).
65% of the building permit fee
Deferred submittal itemsCity of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6.2(d).
$60.00/hour, 1-hour minimum
Re-inspection feeCity of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6.3(b).
$60.00/hour, 1-hour minimum
Permit Reinstatement (within one year of expiration)City of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6.4(i).
50% of current permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewChandler’s published plan-review target
60–60 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Frame (713), Rough Electric (754), Rough Plumbing/Topout (733), Rough HVAC (720)

    Rough-in trade inspections applicable to the scope of the tenant improvement work.

  2. 2

    Fire Sprinkler Visual (760) / Fire Alarm System Visual (763)

    If the tenant improvement includes fire sprinkler or fire alarm work, visual inspections of rough-in fire protection systems.

  3. 3

    Structural Final (719), Mechanical Final (726), Plumbing Final and Water Meter Verified (745), Electrical Final (759), Fire Protection Final (770)

    Trade-specific final inspections applicable to the scope of work, completed per approved plans and applicable codes.

  4. 4

    Final (799)

    Overall final inspection for the tenant improvement.

  5. 5

    Certificate of Occupancy (782) / Certificate of Completion (783)

    A Certificate of Occupancy is issued if the work changes occupancy or readies the space for new occupancy; a Certificate of Completion may be issued instead if the work does not change the scope of an existing Certificate of Occupancy (City Code §29-2.15).

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

Tips

  • Chandler treats tenant improvements as a distinct permit track from new commercial construction — same 60-working-day overall timeline, but its own checklist (UDM-071) and its own point of contact (LeeRay Hanly) rather than the new-construction contacts.
  • There is no separate flat TI fee — tenant improvement fees follow the same ICC-valuation-based table as other building permits, with alteration valuation approved by the Building Official.
  • If the TI changes the space's occupancy classification, the 2024 IEBC with Chandler amendments applies and a full Building Permit is required rather than the standalone $100.00 Certificate of Occupancy fee.
  • Confirm with LeeRay Hanly (480-782-3138) whether your project's water/wastewater use requires a Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire (WWDQ).

Frequently asked questions

Chandler requires a commercial tenant improvement building permit for: Apply through the Citizen Access portal (electronic submittal recommended) or walk in to 215 E. Buffalo St.; Submit the Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit Checklist (Form UDM-071); point of contact is LeeRay Hanly (480-782-3138), distinct from the New Commercial Building Permit contacts; Plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025 must comply with the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 IEBC, and 2023 NEC with Chandler amendments (Ordinance No. 5108); Where the tenant improvement changes the occupancy classification of the space, the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Chandler amendments applies, and a Building Permit (not the standalone $100.00 Certificate of Occupancy fee) is required; Include Fire Prevention Bureau plan submittal materials (Form FPB-012) as part of the application packet; Submit a Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire (WWDQ) if the tenant improvement involves a new or modified water/wastewater connection or changes the nature of wastewater discharge, per the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program; Completeness review is 20 working days; substantive review is 40 working days (two 20-working-day review cycles); overall review time frame is 60 working days, per the Development Services Division's published time frames; Working without a permit results in doubled permit fees and possible Order to Comply or required removal of non-compliant work. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 480-782-3000 before starting work.

No TI-specific fee table was found. Tenant improvement permits are charged using the same valuation-based building permit fee table as other construction (Fee Schedule §4.6.1), with the alteration's valuation based on all construction costs involved, as approved by the Building Official, plus a plan review fee of 65% of the permit fee. Source: City of Chandler Fee Schedule §4.6, §4.6.1–4.6.2.

Chandler's published plan-review target for a commercial tenant improvement building permit is 60–60 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (UDM-075); Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit Checklist (UDM-071); Fire Prevention Bureau Plan Submittal (FPB-012). Depending on your project, Chandler may also ask for: Wastewater Discharge Questionnaire (WWDQ). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Chandler requires 5 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement building permit, in order: Rough Frame (713), Rough Electric (754), Rough Plumbing/Topout (733), Rough HVAC (720), Fire Sprinkler Visual (760) / Fire Alarm System Visual (763), Structural Final (719), Mechanical Final (726), Plumbing Final and Water Meter Verified (745), Electrical Final (759), Fire Protection Final (770), Final (799), Certificate of Occupancy (782) / Certificate of Completion (783). Schedule each through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety (480-782-3000).

Apply through City of Chandler Development Services Department — Building Safety at 215 E. Buffalo St., Chandler, AZ 85225. Phone: 480-782-3000, email: prod@chandleraz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except holidays; Walk-in plan review: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Official information: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/development-services/building-safety-plan-review-permits-and-inspections.

Chandler, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Chandler City Council, Ordinance No. 5108; effective for plans submitted on or after July 1, 2025; Chandler amendments published in City Code Chapter 29, Article II (Ordinance No. 5108); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VI); effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article III); effective July 1, 2025; Chandler's 2024 code set retains the 2023 NEC edition (not the 2024 NEC); 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IV); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article V); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article VIII); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article IX); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 29, Article X); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — adopted by Ordinance No. 5108 (City Code Chapter 28); effective July 1, 2025. Local amendments apply — see the Chandler overview page for the full list.

Chandler's Development Services Division lists 'Commercial Tenant Improvement Building Permit' as its own license type, separate from 'New Commercial Building Permit including additions and amenities' — each has a different point of contact and a different checklist form (UDM-071 for TI vs. UDM-059 for new commercial), though both share the same 60-working-day overall review time frame (20 working days completeness plus 40 working days substantive, in two 20-working-day cycles). Source: City of Chandler Development Services Division, Application Supplement — Time Frames document.

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