Plumbing Permit in Glendale, Arizona
Plumbing work in Glendale is governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC, with Appendices C and E) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026. Residential plumbing permits are applied for using the Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026). Glendale charges plumbing permit fees on a per-item basis (base fee plus individual fixture, sewer, water piping, and drainage counts).
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing work must comply with the 2024 IPC (Appendices C and E) as adopted by Ordinance O25-51 (effective January 9, 2026)
- Submit a completed Permit/Plan Review Application (Residential 2026)
- Licensed Arizona ROC plumbing contractor required unless owner-builder exemption applies
Required documents
- Req
Permit/Plan Review Application — Residential (2026)
Current residential permit application; used for plumbing permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing permit — base fee | $29.79 base fee | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Plumbing Permit: Base Permit Fee (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Fixtures | $11.78 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Fixtures (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Sewer | $31.23 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Sewer (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Water piping and drainage piping | $6.00 per 100 linear feet (100 ft minimum) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Water Piping and Drainage Piping (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Water heater | $15.58 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Plumbing Permit: Water Heater (effective May 10, 2019). A water heater replacement requires a separate plumbing permit. |
| Gas piping (5 outlets or fewer) | $7.78 | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Piping 5 outlets or less (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Gas piping (each additional outlet beyond 5) | $1.36 each | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Piping each additional outlet (effective May 10, 2019). |
| Gas clearance (when required by utility to establish service) | $114.35 per request | City of Glendale Fee Schedule — Gas Clearance (effective May 10, 2019). Inspection not included with the plumbing permit. |
| Plan review — Plumbing | 75% of the plumbing permit fee (minimum $122.88) | City of Glendale Fee Schedule, Residential Fees — Plumbing Plan Review (effective May 10, 2019). |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Glendale building department
Inspection process
- 1
Underground / Rough Plumbing
Before concrete is poured over underground plumbing, and before plumbing is concealed in walls or floor
- 2
Final Plumbing
After all fixtures are installed and system is complete
Tips
- A separate plumbing permit is required for water heater replacements ($29.79 base + $15.58 water heater fee).
- Gas clearance inspections (required by the utility to establish service) are not included with the plumbing permit — an additional $114.35 fee applies.
- Glendale adopted the 2024 IPC (with Appendices C and E) via Ordinance O25-51, effective January 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Glendale?
- Yes. A water heater replacement requires a plumbing permit. The fee is $29.79 base plus $15.58 for the water heater. Source: City of Glendale Fee Schedule (effective May 10, 2019).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Glendale Development Services — official building department
- Building Permits | City of Glendale Building Safety
- City of Glendale Community Development Fee Schedule — Plumbing Permit fees (effective May 10, 2019) — PDF
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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