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Plumbing Permit (Stand-Alone) in Mesa, Arizona

Stand-alone plumbing permits are required in Mesa for separate plumbing work not included in a building permit. Work must comply with the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Mesa local amendments (Mesa City Code Title 4). Mesa publishes a 2024 IPC (Plumbing) Checklist for plan review guidance. Water heater replacements: replacing a gas or electric water heater with a like-for-like model of equal or lesser rating does NOT require a permit; replacing a traditional storage gas water heater with a tankless or on-demand gas water heater DOES require a permit. Gas utility notification is required before placing gas appliances into service.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing work must comply with the 2024 IPC with Mesa local amendments (Mesa City Code Title 4)
  • Stand-alone plumbing permits (not part of a building permit) use the Residential Rate Table or Commercial Rate Table based on valuation
  • No permit required: 'like for like' gas or electric water heater replacement of equal or lesser rating
  • Permit required: replacing a traditional (storage) gas water heater with a tankless or on-demand gas water heater
  • Notification required to the serving Gas Utility before placing gas appliances into service
  • Apply through the DIMES online permit system

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Stand-alone plumbing permit — Residential Rate TableMesa Development Services Schedule of Fees and Charges (Dec 2025). Stand-alone permits use the Residential Rate Table for residential work. Valuation determined by applicant and verified by Plans Examiner.
$0–$8,333: $220; $8,334–$16,667: $330; $16,668–$24,999: $440; $25,000–$200,000: $500 plus $6/each $1,000 over $25,000

Review timeline

Plan reviewMesa’s published plan-review target
10–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Plumbing inspection per stage

    Inspections at each stage of plumbing work prior to cover. Schedule via DIMES, text to 480-644-2428, or phone.

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

Tips

  • A 'like for like' gas or electric water heater replacement (equal or lesser rating) does NOT require a permit in Mesa.
  • Replacing a storage gas water heater with a tankless/on-demand gas water heater DOES require a permit.
  • Notify your Gas Utility (Mesa Gas: 480-644-2221; Southwest Gas: 877-860-6020) before placing gas appliances into service.
  • Mesa publishes a 2024 IPC (Plumbing) Checklist and a Residential Gas Piping Checklist — available on the Construction Forms, Guides & Checklists page.

Frequently asked questions

No permit is required for a 'like for like' replacement of a gas or electric water heater with a model of equal or lesser rating. A permit IS required if you are replacing a traditional storage gas water heater with a tankless or on-demand gas model. Notify the gas utility before placing any gas appliance into service. Source: City of Mesa Residential Construction FAQ.

In Mesa, the published Stand-alone plumbing permit — Residential Rate Table is: $0–$8,333: $220; $8,334–$16,667: $330; $16,668–$24,999: $440; $25,000–$200,000: $500 plus $6/each $1,000 over $25,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Mesa's published plan-review target for a plumbing permit (stand-alone) is 10–10 business days.

Depending on your project, Mesa may also ask for: 2024 IPC (Plumbing) Checklist; Residential Gas Piping Checklist. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Mesa requires 1 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit (stand-alone), in order: Plumbing inspection per stage. Schedule each through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services (480-644-4273).

Apply through City of Mesa Development Services Department — Permit Services at 55 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201. Phone: 480-644-4273, email: PermitServices@mesaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday (Essential Services Call Center only) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Official information: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review.

Mesa, Arizona has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by Mesa City Council; effective January 8, 2026 (applies to permit applications submitted on or after that date); local amendments published in Mesa City Code Title 4 — Building Regulations (Municode); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; existing 2018 IRC standard plans valid for 6 months after adoption; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 8, 2026; Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — Mesa City Code Title 4 local amendments; 2023 NEC (Electrical) Checklist published by Development Services; ADA 2017 / ICC A117.1 — referenced for accessibility compliance; 2025 NFPA 13 (Sprinklers) and 2025 NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm) — referenced for fire protection systems. Local amendments apply — see the Mesa 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 Mesa building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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