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Plumbing Permit (incl. Water Heater) in Phoenix, Arizona

Plumbing work in Phoenix is governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC, including Appendices C and E) and 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, including Appendices A, B, C, I and M) as adopted with Phoenix amendments under the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (Ordinance G-7397). Residential plumbing and water-heater work is permitted on the Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT/DOC/00030), which carries a combined Mech/Plumb plan-review line. Permit fees follow the valuation-based Table A, with a $98 minimum for residential water heaters.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Plumbing work must comply with the 2024 IPC and 2024 UPC 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 Plan Review Type includes a combined Mech/Plumb review line and a Plumbing fixture-units / water-meter / building-supply field
  • The PDD Water Heater Guideline (TRT/DOC/00226) addresses water heaters in residential garages: a water heater in a garage corner may encroach a maximum of 2'-0" x 2'-0" into the required parking space
  • 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

Plumbing / water heater permit — valuation-based (Table A)PDD Fee Schedule, Table A (Ordinance G-7465, effective 1/20/2026, Appendix A.2). "$98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences" is the verbatim Table A line.
$1–$1,000: $98 minimum for residential water heaters (otherwise $195 base fee); $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; larger projects per Table A tiers.

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 plumbing) — per the residential inspection sequence

    Before any concrete is poured, underground plumbing is inspected. Phoenix does not publish a plumbing-only inspection sequence; plumbing is inspected within the published residential inspection critical points (Residential Inspections page).

  2. 2

    Final (plumbing fixtures and water meter) — per the residential inspection sequence

    At final, plumbing fixtures and the water meter are among the items inspected when the interior is drywalled (Residential Inspections page).

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

Tips

  • Phoenix adopts both the 2024 IPC and the 2024 UPC; confirm which plumbing code governs your project with PDD.
  • Residential water heater permits have a $98 minimum permit fee under Table A.
  • Water heaters in residential garages have specific placement rules — see the PDD Water Heater Guideline (TRT 00226).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A water heater replacement is permitted on the Residential Construction Permit / Plan Review Application (TRT 00030). The permit fee has a $98 minimum under the valuation-based Table A ("$98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences"). Water heaters in garages must meet the PDD Water Heater Guideline placement rules (TRT 00226). Source: City of Phoenix PDD Fee Schedule (Ordinance G-7465) and Water Heater Guideline TRT 00226.

In Phoenix, the published Plumbing / water heater permit — valuation-based (Table A) is: $1–$1,000: $98 minimum for residential water heaters (otherwise $195 base fee); $1,001–$10,000: $195 on first $1,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000; larger projects per Table A tiers.. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a plumbing permit (incl. water heater) 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). Depending on your project, Phoenix may also ask for: Water Heater Guideline (TRT/DOC/00226). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Phoenix requires 2 inspection(s) for a plumbing permit (incl. water heater), in order: Pre-pour (underground plumbing) — per the residential inspection sequence, Final (plumbing fixtures and water meter) — 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.

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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