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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Glendale, Arizona

Mechanical and HVAC work in Glendale is governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC, with Appendices A and B) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential mechanical permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges mechanical permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus counts of air handlers, furnaces, evaporative coolers, vents, etc.).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical and HVAC work must comply with the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC (Appendices A and B) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
  • Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
  • Licensed Arizona ROC mechanical contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies Owner-builderContractor

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Fee schedule

Mechanical permit — base feeCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Mechanical Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). All mechanical 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
Air handlersCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Air Handlers (effective May 10, 2019).
$13.48 each
Evaporative coolersCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Evaporative Coolers (effective May 10, 2019).
$13.48 each
Furnaces (100K BTU or less)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Furnaces 100K BTU or less (effective May 10, 2019).
$18.76 each
Furnaces (over 100K BTU)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Furnaces over 100K BTU (effective May 10, 2019).
$23.04 each
All-in-one HVAC (package unit)City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: All-in-one HVAC (effective May 10, 2019).
$13.48 each
Vent fans and appliance ventsCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Vent Fans and Appliance Vents (effective May 10, 2019).
$9.19 each
Repairs/additions to existing equipmentCity of Glendale Fee Schedule — Mechanical Permit: Repairs/additions to existing equipment (effective May 10, 2019).
$17.35
Plan review — MechanicalCity of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Mechanical Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019).
75% of the mechanical 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 Mechanical

    Before insulation and drywall; all ductwork and mechanical rough-in inspected before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    After all equipment is installed and system is operational

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

Tips

  • A mechanical permit is required for HVAC change-outs and new installations.
  • Fees are per-item (base + equipment counts), not valuation-based.
  • Glendale adopted the 2024 IMC and 2024 IFGC (with Appendices A and B) via Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. An HVAC change-out requires a mechanical permit. The fee is $29.79 base plus $13.48 for an all-in-one package unit (or $18.76/$23.04 for furnaces). Source: City of Glendale Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019).

In Glendale, the published Mechanical permit — base fee is: $29.79 base fee. Additional published fees: Air handlers — $13.48 each; Evaporative coolers — $13.48 each; Furnaces (100K BTU or less) — $18.76 each; Furnaces (over 100K BTU) — $23.04 each; All-in-one HVAC (package unit) — $13.48 each; Vent fans and appliance vents — $9.19 each; Repairs/additions to existing equipment — $17.35; Plan review — Mechanical — 75% of the mechanical 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 a mechanical / hvac 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 a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Mechanical. 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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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