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Electrical Permit in Glendale, Arizona

Electrical work in Glendale is governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential electrical permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges electrical permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus individual counts of circuits, fixtures, outlets, appliances, and sub-panels) rather than a valuation-based Table 3A fee. An electrical clearance inspection fee applies when required by the utility company to energize service.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
  • Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
  • Ground-fault protection performance tests are required for equipment per Glendale's IBC Section 110.3.11.1 amendment
  • Licensed Arizona ROC electrical contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Electrical permit — base feeCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Electrical Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). All electrical per-item fees re-verified against the posted fee schedule PDF (pages rendered to PNG and read visually) 2026-07-16; unchanged.
$29.79 base fee
Electrical service (200A or less)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Service 200A or less (effective May 10, 2019).
$38.64
Electrical service (over 200A)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Service over 200A (effective May 10, 2019).
$78.75
Electrical clearance (inspection not included)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Electrical Clearance, when required by utility company to energize service (effective May 10, 2019).
$114.35 per request
Temporary power meter installationCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Temporary Power Meter Installation (effective May 10, 2019).
$152.10
Sub-panelsCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Sub panels (effective May 10, 2019).
$38.64 each
Appliances (1 HP or less — dishwasher, range, water heater, dryer, etc.)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Appliances 1 HP or less (effective May 10, 2019).
$6.00 each
Receptacles/switches/outlets — first 20 fixturesCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Receptacles/Switches/Outlets, first 20 fixtures (effective May 10, 2019).
$1.36 each
Receptacles/switches/outlets — additional fixtures beyond 20City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Receptacles/Switches/Outlets, additional fixtures (effective May 10, 2019).
$0.89 each
Livable floor area (electrical)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Livable Floor Area charge (effective May 10, 2019).
$0.06 per square foot
Plan review — ElectricalCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Electrical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019).
75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Glendale building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Before insulation and drywall; all wiring in walls inspected before concealment per Glendale's code: 'No portion of the work may be concealed, covered or put into use until it has been passed by the City of Glendale Building Inspector.'

  2. 2

    Final Electrical

    After all wiring is complete, outlets, switches, fixtures, and panels inspected

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

Tips

  • Glendale adopted the 2023 NEC (not a 2024 edition) via Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026.
  • Electrical fees are per-item (base fee + per outlet/fixture/appliance counts), not valuation-based.
  • An electrical clearance fee of $114.35 applies when the utility company requires an inspection to energize service — this inspection is NOT included with the standard electrical permit.
  • Ground-fault protection performance tests are required for equipment rated 1,000 amps or more per Glendale's IBC amendment Section 110.3.11.1.

Frequently asked questions

Glendale requires an electrical permit for: Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026); Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026); Ground-fault protection performance tests are required for equipment per Glendale's IBC Section 110.3.11.1 amendment; Licensed Arizona ROC electrical contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800 before starting work.

In Glendale, the published Electrical permit — base fee is: $29.79 base fee. Additional published fees: Electrical service (200A or less) — $38.64; Electrical service (over 200A) — $78.75; Electrical clearance (inspection not included) — $114.35 per request; Temporary power meter installation — $152.10; Sub-panels — $38.64 each; Appliances (1 HP or less — dishwasher, range, water heater, dryer, etc.) — $6.00 each; Receptacles/switches/outlets — first 20 fixtures — $1.36 each; Receptacles/switches/outlets — additional fixtures beyond 20 — $0.89 each; Livable floor area (electrical) — $0.06 per square foot; Plan review — Electrical — 75% of the electrical permit fee (minimum $122.88). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Glendale typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Glendale Development Services at 623-930-2800.

You'll need: Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Glendale requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final Electrical. Schedule each through City of Glendale Development Services (623-930-2800).

Apply through City of Glendale Development Services at 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. Phone: 623-930-2800, email: permits@glendaleaz.com. Office hours: Counter assistance hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Development Services Center, per the Building Safety Contact Information page; verified 2026-07-16). Official information: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Business/Building-Safety-Codes-Services.

Glendale, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C and I, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BB, BC, BF, BO and CF, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A and B, with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-52, effective January 9, 2026; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), as published by the National Fire Protection Association — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Glendale amendments — adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), as published by ICC — adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (voluntary compliance), effective January 9, 2026; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines; Arizonans with Disabilities Act (A.R.S. §§ 41-1492.03); ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities; City of Glendale Revised Sound Attenuation Standards; Maricopa Association of Governments Fireplace Standard; Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, March 6, 1991). Local amendments apply — see the Glendale overview page for the full list.

Glendale adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) via Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Source: Glendale Building Codes page (glendaleaz.gov) and Ordinance O25-51.

Sources & verification

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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 Glendale building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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