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Electrical Permit in Phoenix, Arizona

Electrical work in Phoenix is governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted with Phoenix amendments under the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (Ordinance G-7397). Residential electrical work is permitted on the Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030), which enumerates electrical work types and carries a dedicated Electrical plan-review line. Permit fees follow the valuation-based Table A; a separate flat electrical fee table is not published.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended in the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (Ordinance G-7397)
  • Apply on the Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030); the application's electrical work types include Service Upgrade – Electrical, Electrical Meter Socket Replacement, Electrical Minor Work, Electrical Service (amp/phase), Electrical Service Clearance, and Rewiring Residential
  • As a property owner intended for sole occupancy and not offered for sale or rent within one year of completion you are not required to use a licensed contractor (ARS 32-1121.A.5); otherwise an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required Contractor

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Fee schedule

Electrical permit — valuation-based (Table A)PDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026, Appendix A.2). Phoenix does not publish a separate flat electrical fee table; electrical work is permitted under the valuation-based building permit fee.
$1–$1,000: $195 base fee; $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; $10,001–$50,000: $303 on first $10,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000. Larger projects per Table A tiers.
Temporary Power — Inspection FeePDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Inspection Fees, Temporary Power (Ordinance G-7465). Verbatim fee-schedule line.
$195 each
Additional Utility Meter FeesPDD Fee Schedule — Building Safety Permit Fees, Additional Utility Meter Fees (Ordinance G-7465).
First gas, electric, or water meter: no additional fee (one meter of each type included with the permit fee); each additional meter per utility: $98 each

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Pre-pour (underground electrical / UFER) — per the residential inspection sequence

    Before any concrete is poured, underground electrical and the placement of electrical grounding (UFER) are inspected. Phoenix does not publish an electrical-only inspection sequence; electrical is inspected within the published residential inspection critical points (Residential Inspections page).

  2. 2

    Final (electrical outlets and lights) — per the residential inspection sequence

    At final, electrical outlets and lights are among the items inspected when the interior is drywalled. After a successful final, the electrical utility is notified to turn on service (Residential Inspections page).

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

Tips

  • Phoenix adopted the 2023 NEC (not a 2024 edition) with Phoenix amendments — verify your work against the 2023 NEC.
  • Electrical work is permitted on the universal Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT 00030); there is no separate electrical-only application.
  • Electrical work is charged under the valuation-based Table A, not a separate flat-fee electrical schedule; a Temporary Power inspection is $195 each.

Frequently asked questions

Phoenix requires an electrical permit for: Electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted and amended in the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (Ordinance G-7397); Apply on the Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030); the application's electrical work types include Service Upgrade – Electrical, Electrical Meter Socket Replacement, Electrical Minor Work, Electrical Service (amp/phase), Electrical Service Clearance, and Rewiring Residential; As a property owner intended for sole occupancy and not offered for sale or rent within one year of completion you are not required to use a licensed contractor (ARS 32-1121.A.5); otherwise an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor is required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811 before starting work.

In Phoenix, the published Electrical permit — valuation-based (Table A) is: $1–$1,000: $195 base fee; $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; $10,001–$50,000: $303 on first $10,000 plus $10 per additional $1,000. Larger projects per Table A tiers.. Additional published fees: Temporary Power — Inspection Fee — $195 each; Additional Utility Meter Fees — First gas, electric, or water meter: no additional fee (one meter of each type included with the permit fee); each additional meter per utility: $98 each. 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 Phoenix typically runs 1–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 602-262-7811.

You'll need: Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Pre-pour (underground electrical / UFER) — per the residential inspection sequence, Final (electrical outlets and lights) — per the residential inspection sequence. Schedule each through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (602-262-7811).

Apply through City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department at 200 West Washington Street, 2nd/3rd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Phone: 602-262-7811, email: pdd@phoenix.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (City business hours), except major holidays. Official information: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd.html.

Phoenix, Arizona has adopted: 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC) — adopted by Phoenix City Council June 18, 2025, effective August 1, 2025 (Ordinance G-7397); 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix E, with Phoenix amendments (IBC Chapter 1 Administrative Provisions adopted); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BA, BB, BF, BG, BI, BJ, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, CF, NB, and NE, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, with Phoenix amendments; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, C, I and M, with Phoenix amendments; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Phoenix amendments; 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) — optional; 2022 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators; 2023 ASME A17.3; 2022 ASME A17.6; 2023 ASME A18.1; ADA: referenced ICC A117.1-2017 as scoped in the amended 2024 IBC, plus the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Local amendments apply — see the Phoenix overview page for the full list.

Phoenix adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Phoenix amendments as part of the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (Ordinance G-7397). Note Phoenix kept the 2023 NEC edition even though most other codes moved to the 2024 editions. Source: City of Phoenix Building Code page, phoenix.gov.

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

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