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Trade Permit (Over-the-Counter Permit) in Kayenta Township, Arizona

An expedited 'over-the-counter' permit for minor electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire/specialty work where full plan review is not required — e.g., electrical service upgrades, replacement/change-out of existing electrical panels, mechanical equipment replacement, plumbing fixture replacement, or piping repair where systems already exist. The Building Official may require plans if systems/equipment are being relocated or reconfigured. Intended to be reviewed and issued while the applicant waits, where possible.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete the Application for Trade Permit, checking the applicable type (General/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing) and Commercial or Residential occupancy
  • Provide a description of work, property address, project valuation
  • For electrical work: existing and new/upgraded service size (amps), whether service is located on a utility easement or another's property, and renewable energy details (photovoltaic/thermal, ground-set or rooftop) if applicable
  • For mechanical work: type of unit (electrical/gas-fuel piping/oil/other), number and location of units, number of fuel gas appliances
  • For plumbing work: system type (cistern/septic/water well/other) and number of fixtures added/replaced/repaired
  • For specialty/fire work: commercial kitchen hood systems, fuel tanks, fire alarms, or fire sprinklers, as applicable
  • Provide Contractor Information: name, company, address, Registrar of Contractors license number, classification, and expiration date Contractor
  • Sign and date the application, certifying compliance with adopted codes and granting inspection access

Required documents

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Fee schedule

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Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Building Official / Permit Tech. review

    The Building Official or an authorized Permit Tech. confers with the applicant on the scope of work to determine eligibility for expedited (over-the-counter) issuance versus requiring plans.

  2. 2

    Field inspection

    Standard field inspection of the completed trade work applies as with other permit types (24 hours' notice required per the Building & Safety Department's general inspection procedures).

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

Tips

  • The same Trade Permit form covers electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work — select the correct 'Check Type' box(es) rather than filing separate applications for each trade, as long as all applicable sections are completed.
  • Renewable energy installations (photovoltaic or thermal, ground-set or rooftop) are captured on this same Trade Permit form, including a requirement for roof load calculations if rooftop-mounted.

Frequently asked questions

Kayenta Township requires a trade permit (over-the-counter permit) for: Complete the Application for Trade Permit, checking the applicable type (General/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing) and Commercial or Residential occupancy; Provide a description of work, property address, project valuation; For electrical work: existing and new/upgraded service size (amps), whether service is located on a utility easement or another's property, and renewable energy details (photovoltaic/thermal, ground-set or rooftop) if applicable; For mechanical work: type of unit (electrical/gas-fuel piping/oil/other), number and location of units, number of fuel gas appliances; For plumbing work: system type (cistern/septic/water well/other) and number of fixtures added/replaced/repaired; For specialty/fire work: commercial kitchen hood systems, fuel tanks, fire alarms, or fire sprinklers, as applicable; Provide Contractor Information: name, company, address, Registrar of Contractors license number, classification, and expiration date; Sign and date the application, certifying compliance with adopted codes and granting inspection access. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department (Community Development Department) at 928-697-8451 before starting work.

Kayenta Township does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department (Community Development Department) at 928-697-8451 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Trade Permit. Depending on your project, Kayenta Township may also ask for: Equipment/appliance specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kayenta Township requires 2 inspection(s) for a trade permit (over-the-counter permit), in order: Building Official / Permit Tech. review, Field inspection. Schedule each through Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department (Community Development Department) (928-697-8451).

Apply through Kayenta Township Building & Safety Department (Community Development Department) at P.O. Box 1490, Kayenta, AZ 86033. Phone: 928-697-8451, email: ptso@kayentatownship.net. Office hours: Not published. Neither the Community Development / Building & Safety Department pages nor any permit application or guideline document states office hours. Only the Township's general phone (928-697-8451) and fax (928-697-8461) are published — call to confirm hours rather than assuming standard business hours.. Official information: https://kayentatownship-nsn.gov/community-development/.

Kayenta Township, Arizona has adopted: International Green Construction Code (IGCC), 2010 edition, Public Version 2.0, as amended — Kayenta Township is documented by the U.S. EPA as 'the first Tribal community in the U.S. to adopt the International Green Construction Code (IGCC),' formalized via the Township's Building Codes Resolution. The codified ordinance itself (Regulations for the Kayenta Township Building Codes, Chapter 11, Section 11-3, Subchapter 9, adopted under Resolution KTCD-28-13, Dec. 9, 2013) states: 'International Green Construction Code, 2010 edition, Public Version 2.0, as amended.' The Township's own Ordinances and Codes page separately lists 'International Green Construction Code' as a standalone Volume 2 standard document. Sources: U.S. EPA, 'Kayenta Township Green Building Code,' https://www.epa.gov/green-building-tools-tribes/kayenta-township-building-code; Kayenta Township, Regulations for the Kayenta Township Building Codes (Chapter 11), https://kayentatownship-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/002_Building_Code_1.pdf.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and 2009 Arizona Registrar of Contractors Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors — per the Township's current published code list, 'Adopted Building Codes & Amendments,' approved via Kayenta Township Commission (KTC) Resolution No. KTCJN-29-2026, effective July 1, 2026. This document supersedes the 2006-edition code list that appears in the Township's still-published 2013 codified ordinance (Chapter 11, Section 11-3) and in the residential/commercial Plan Review Requirements documents (which cite 2006 IRC/IBC/IMC/IPC/IFGC and the 2005 NEC). Those older editions remain visible in some still-linked documents, so the update to the 2018 I-Code family has not yet propagated across every published form — work from the 2018 editions and expect some forms to still name 2006. Source: Kayenta Township, 'Adopted Building Codes & Amendments,' https://www.kayentatownship-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2018-Adopted-Building-Codes-for-Kayenta-Township-.pdf; International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC) — separately confirmed via the Township's own Ordinances and Codes page footnote: '**The Kayenta Township has adopted the International Code Council's following International Codes: IPC (International Plumbing Code) & IMC (International Mechanical Code).' Source: Kayenta Township, Ordinances and Codes page, https://www.kayentatownship-nsn.gov/ordinances-and-codes/.; 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code, 2006 International Plumbing Code, 2005 National Electrical Code, 2006 International Existing Building Code, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code — the codified Chapter 11 ordinance (Section 11-3, adopted under Resolution KTCD-28-13, Dec. 9, 2013) lists these editions as the 'Kayenta Township Building Codes' in effect at that time, each 'amended' with a Township-specific name (e.g., '2006 Kayenta Township Building Code'). This 2013 codification is still the live linked 'Building Codes' PDF on the Township's Ordinances and Codes page even though the Township's newer 'Adopted Building Codes & Amendments' page (effective July 1, 2026) lists the 2018 I-Code family instead — both documents are currently published, and applicants should confirm with the Building & Safety Department which edition governs a specific project given the code-cycle transition. Source: Kayenta Township, Regulations for the Kayenta Township Building Codes, Chapter 11, Section 11-3, https://kayentatownship-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/002_Building_Code_1.pdf.; Manufactured housing is regulated under HUD Title 24: Part 3280 (Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards), Part 3282 (Manufactured Home Procedural and Enforcement Regulations), Part 3285 (Model Manufactured Home Installation Standards), and Part 3286 (Manufactured Home Installation Program), unless the manufacturer indicates the home should be regulated by a more restrictive code. Source: Regulations for the Kayenta Township Building Codes, Chapter 11, Section 11-4.; Kayenta Township Zoning Code — a separate adopted ordinance (Volume 2 of the Township's Official Compilation) governing land use and zoning, referenced in permit plan-review requirements ('Provide a copy of the approved Planning and Zoning stipulations'). Source: Kayenta Township, Ordinances and Codes page; Kayenta Township Zoning Ordinance, https://kayentatownship-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/019_Zoning_Code.pdf.. Local amendments apply — see the Kayenta Township overview page for the full list.

No — it is a separate, expedited 'over-the-counter' process specifically for minor electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire/specialty work on existing systems where full construction plans are not required. The Building Official may still require plans if systems are being relocated or reconfigured rather than simply repaired/replaced.

Sources & verification

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