Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Tempe, Arizona
Mechanical and HVAC work in Tempe is governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), both with Tempe amendments. Mechanical permits are applied for through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal. Permit fees follow the valuation-based Table 1-A; no separate mechanical flat-rate table is published in Table 2-A.
Verified 2026-06-29 · Source
When you need this permit
- Mechanical/HVAC work must comply with the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC with Tempe amendments
- Apply electronically through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal (epermits.tempe.gov/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx)
- Contractor Affidavit required (State of AZ requirement per AZ Department of Revenue)
- Arizona ROC-licensed mechanical contractor generally required; owner-builder exemptions may apply under ARS 32-1121
Required documents
- Req
Contractor Affidavit
State of Arizona legal requirement per AZ Department of Revenue
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / HVAC permit — valuation-based (Table 1-A, effective July 1, 2025) | Per Table 1-A tiers. For example: $2,001–$25,000: $197.78 for the first $2,000 plus $30.61 per additional $1,000. Plan Review Fee is 65% of the building permit fee, collected separately at application. | Tempe does not publish a separate mechanical flat-rate table in Table 2-A. All mechanical work uses the valuation-based Table 1-A. Source: Table 1-A and Table 2-A (library.municode.com/az/tempe/codes/city_code?nodeId=APXASCFECH_TA1UIPEFE and _TA2UIPEFLFE). |
Review timeline
~1–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Tempe building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough mechanical (before covering)
Rough-in mechanical ductwork, gas piping, and HVAC equipment rough-in inspected before walls are closed; approved before proceeding.
- 2
Final mechanical
Final inspection of all completed mechanical/HVAC work per approved plans and the 2018 IMC/IFGC with Tempe amendments.
Tips
- Tempe uses the 2018 IMC and 2018 IFGC (not the 2021 or 2024 editions) — verify designs are to the 2018 editions.
- No mechanical flat-rate fee is published in Table 2-A; all mechanical work is valued and permitted under Table 1-A.
- All permit applications must be submitted electronically through the Citizen Access Portal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to replace my HVAC unit in Tempe?
- Yes. HVAC replacements require a building permit in Tempe. Work must comply with the 2018 International Mechanical Code with Tempe amendments. Permit fees follow the valuation-based Table 1-A; a plan review fee (65% of permit fee) is collected at application. Apply through the Tempe Citizen Access Portal. Source: Building Codes and Amendments page (tempe.gov/businesses/building-code) and Table 1-A (Municode).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-29.
- City of Tempe Community Development Department — Building Safety Division / Permit Center — official building department
- Building Codes and Amendments (2018 IMC and IFGC with Tempe amendments) | City of Tempe
- Table 1-A Building Permit Fees (2025–2026) | Tempe City Code Appendix (Municode)
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 Tempe building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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