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Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement Permit — Show Low, Arizona · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source: https://www.showlowaz.gov/page/fee-schedules
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Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical Like-for-Like Replacement Permit in Show Low, Arizona
Flat-fee permit covering routine like-for-like replacement of hardwired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and appliances (e.g., water heaters, panels, HVAC equipment) in single-family and two-family residential dwellings in Show Low, where no other system modification occurs.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
When you need this permit
- Covers routine like-for-like replacement of hardwired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and appliances for single-family and 2-family residential dwellings
- Appliances are those defined in the International Mechanical Code and International Plumbing Code — does not include countertop, convenience, laundry, or similar appliances
- Governed by the 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, and 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Show Low
- Applicant must verify contractor licensing (Arizona ROC) or owner-exemption status prior to issuance Contractor
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Fee schedule
Like-for-Like Replacement Permit (electrical, plumbing, or mechanical)City of Show Low Fee Schedules page — flat $30 fee for all routine like-for-like hardwired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical replacement in single-family/2-family dwellings
$30 flat fee
Review timeline
Plan reviewShow Low’s published plan-review target
30–40 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In (if applicable)
Wiring, piping, or ductwork verification before closure, where the scope requires it
- 2
Final
Replacement verified operational and code-compliant
See the full Show Low inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- This $30 flat fee is specifically for LIKE-for-like replacement with no other system modification; any change in design, capacity, or routing takes the project out of this flat-fee category and into the standard valuation-based Building Permit Fee (1997 UBC schedule) with 20% plan review.
- Even though this is a low-cost flat-fee permit, it still goes through the City's standard § 18.15.070 plan review time frame election (Standard 30 working days / Non-Standard 40 working days) — no dedicated same-day track for this permit type was found published by the City.
Frequently asked questions
Show Low requires an electrical / plumbing / mechanical like-for-like replacement permit for: Covers routine like-for-like replacement of hardwired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and appliances for single-family and 2-family residential dwellings; Appliances are those defined in the International Mechanical Code and International Plumbing Code — does not include countertop, convenience, laundry, or similar appliances; Governed by the 2018 IMC, 2018 IPC, and 2017 NEC as adopted by the City of Show Low; Applicant must verify contractor licensing (Arizona ROC) or owner-exemption status prior to issuance. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 928-532-4053 before starting work.
A flat $30 permit fee applies to all routine like-for-like replacement of hardwired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and appliances in single-family and two-family residential dwellings, per the City of Show Low Fee Schedules page.
Show Low's published plan-review target for an electrical / plumbing / mechanical like-for-like replacement permit is 30–40 business days.
You'll need: Building Addition Permit Application (used for like-for-like trade permits). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Show Low requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical / plumbing / mechanical like-for-like replacement permit, in order: Rough-In (if applicable), Final. Schedule each through City of Show Low Building Safety Department (928-532-4053).
Apply through City of Show Low Building Safety Department at 180 N. 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901. Phone: 928-532-4053, email: jwilhelm@showlowaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (or by appointment), per the City of Show Low Building Safety page. The general Permits & Applications page separately lists City Hall hours as Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (excluding holidays), and appointments are recommended (928-532-4050). The Inspection Line (928-532-4055) requires inspections to be called in 24 hours in advance; as of October 1, 2024, the cutoff for next-day inspections is 3:00 p.m. (previously 5:00 p.m.) — requests after 3:00 p.m. are scheduled two business days out.. Official information: https://www.showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/building-safety.
Show Low, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The City of Show Low independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Building Safety Department; it does not defer permitting to Navajo County. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code Title 18, Chapter 18.05 (Building Codes), showlow.municipal.codes/Code/18.05.040.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), together with its appendices and supplements, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council, adopted by reference, with Chapter 11 (Energy Efficiency) specifically excluded from adoption (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page (showlowaz.gov, page last updated 7/8/2021) and on the City's 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition applications).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference (Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040) — one edition behind the 2018 ICC family set. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040; confirmed current on the City's live 'Show Low Codes & Standards' page and 2025/2026 permit application cover sheets.; Fire Code: Show Low does not administer its own fire code — fire code jurisdiction and inspections are handled by Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District (928-537-5100), per every current City of Show Low building permit application cover sheet (Residential, Commercial, Solar, Addition). Source: City of Show Low permit application cover sheets, current as of 2025-2026 revisions.; ADA Accessibility: American National Standard ADA Accessibility Guidelines (2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design) are adopted and required for new construction and alterations. Arizonans with Disabilities Act standards (A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8) and implementing rules, declared a public record by City of Show Low Resolution No. 772, are adopted as an amendment to the IBC for both public entities and public accommodations/commercial facilities (applying to new construction and alterations commenced after September 3, 1996). Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Future code editions: when the City Council adopts a newer edition of the International Codes by resolution, either the most recent or the immediately previous edition may be used for building design for 12 months after adoption; the two editions' provisions may not be intermingled in a single building's design, and after 12 months only the newest adopted edition applies. Source: City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.040.; Manufactured/mobile homes: as of March 28, 2025, the City of Show Low no longer issues manufactured home or factory-built building placement permits; both a City of Show Low Building Permit and a State of Arizona Manufactured Home Installation Permit (Arizona Department of Housing, Office of Manufactured Housing) are required for any manufactured home work still processed by the City. Manufactured/mobile homes must display a HUD compliance decal dated within 10 years of the building-permit application (or successor HUD standard), per City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050. Source: City of Show Low City Permits & Applications page (showlowaz.gov/o/cosl/page/city-permits-and-applications); City of Show Low Municipal Code § 18.05.050.. Local amendments apply — see the Show Low overview page for the full list.
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