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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Peoria, Arizona

Mechanical and HVAC work in Peoria is governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as adopted with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12. Residential HVAC change-outs, new equipment, and related mechanical scopes are permitted via the 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application submitted online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov. Permit fees are valuation-based.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical/HVAC work must comply with the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12
  • Submit online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov with a 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application
  • Heating and cooling systems must be capable of maintaining room temperatures between 70°F and 90°F at 3 feet above floor and 2 feet from exterior walls (per Peoria attached/detached structure standards)
  • Contractor information (name, Peoria Business License, AZROC number) required at permit issuance

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Fee schedule

Mechanical / HVAC permit — valuation-basedPeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025. Plan check fee is an additional 65% of the permit fee.
Minimum fee $87. Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. There is no separate flat-fee mechanical schedule; valuation is based on the scope of work.
Re-inspection feePeoria Development Fee Schedule, Rev. 9/2025.
$230 per re-inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewPeoria’s published plan-review target
5–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical (before insulation and drywall)

    Rough mechanical and HVAC installed before insulation and drywall are placed.

  2. 2

    Final Mechanical

    HVAC equipment complete; ground-mounted condensing units have disconnects within sight with proper fuse sizes and concrete pad; roof-mounted heat pumps have disconnects within sight; A/C condensate drains installed to exterior with 90-degree elbows per Residential Inspection Checklist (Handout 208).

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Tips

  • Peoria adopted the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC with City amendments per Ordinance 2019-12.
  • Ground-mounted condensing units require disconnects within sight of the equipment with proper fuses and a concrete pad per NEC and Peoria inspection requirements.
  • A/C condensate drains must terminate to the exterior with 90-degree elbows per the 2018 IMC/IPC as adopted.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. HVAC change-outs require a mechanical permit. Submit a 400M application online at devservices.peoriaaz.gov. Work must comply with the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC as adopted per Ordinance 2019-12. Source: City of Peoria Plan Review and Building Permits page and City Codes and Regulations page.

In Peoria, the published Mechanical / HVAC permit — valuation-based is: Minimum fee $87. Valuation-based permit fee per Development Fee Schedule. There is no separate flat-fee mechanical schedule; valuation is based on the scope of work.. Additional published fees: Re-inspection fee — $230 per re-inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Peoria's published plan-review target for a mechanical / hvac permit is 5–5 business days.

You'll need: 400M – Miscellaneous Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Peoria requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical (before insulation and drywall), Final Mechanical. Schedule each through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development (623-773-7225).

Apply through City of Peoria Development & Engineering Department — Building Development at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Phone: 623-773-7225, email: building.applications@peoriaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); Building inspectors available Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Official information: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/business/development-services/plan-review-and-permits.

Peoria, Arizona has adopted: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with City of Peoria amendments — adopted per Ordinance 2019-12; 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG) — referenced for applicable projects; 2010 NFPA 13D — residential fire sprinkler systems (referenced in custom home requirements). Local amendments apply — see the Peoria 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 Peoria building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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