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Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Heating and Cooling Replacement) in Marana, Arizona

Required for heating and cooling equipment replacement in the Town of Marana, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and locally amended (Exhibit E, Ordinance 2025.013). Evaporative cooler replacement of the same size/capacity in the same location is specifically exempt; upgrades, relocations, and other HVAC replacement require a Miscellaneous Building Permit.

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When you need this permit

  • A miscellaneous building permit is required for heating and cooling equipment replacement per the Town's Need a Permit page
  • Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the Town of Marana with local amendments (Exhibit E)
  • Evaporative cooler replacement of the SAME size/capacity in the SAME location does NOT require a permit; upgrades or relocation DO require a permit
  • Submit the Permit Application plus the Miscellaneous Application Checklist (rev. 2018.12.11)

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Fee schedule

Plan review fee for miscellaneous permits or occupancy complianceOne-time all-inclusive fee including inspections and revisions. Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026)
$50.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (BOV), for HVAC scope not separately itemizedTown of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Feb. 6, 2026), Development Services: Building
Calculated per Marana Ordinance 2011.15 / Resolution 2011-65 (ICC/Building Valuation Data-based fee table)

Review timeline

Plan reviewMarana’s published plan-review target
60–180 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed (where applicable)

  2. 2

    Final

    Equipment operational, clearances and connections verified

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

Tips

  • Evaporative cooler swap-outs are only exempt if the replacement unit is the same size/capacity AND stays in the same location — any upgrade in capacity or a relocation triggers the permit requirement.
  • Heating/cooling replacement permits carry the flat $50 all-inclusive miscellaneous plan review fee rather than a separately itemized HVAC line in the fee schedule.
  • Mechanical/HVAC scope is not one of the itemized Licensing Time Frames rows, so it falls under the Town's general 'Building permit (not listed elsewhere)' maximum time frame of 60/120/180 calendar days; simple miscellaneous permits typically process faster in practice.

Frequently asked questions

No, if the replacement is the same size/capacity in the same location. If you are upgrading capacity or relocating the unit, a miscellaneous building permit is required.

The plan review fee is a flat $50, all-inclusive of inspections and revisions, per the Town of Marana Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

Marana's published plan-review target for a mechanical / hvac permit (heating and cooling replacement) is 60–180 business days.

You'll need: Permit Application; Miscellaneous Application Checklist (rev. 2018.12.11). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Marana requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit (heating and cooling replacement), in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety (520-382-2600).

Apply through Town of Marana Development Services Department — Building Safety at Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Development Services Counter, 2nd Floor, Bldg. A2, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653. Phone: 520-382-2600, email: maranaplanning@maranaaz.gov. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walk-in customers welcome at the Development Services Counter (One-Stop Shop) on the 2nd floor of the Marana Municipal Complex. Applications and plans are submitted via the Permit Tracker (eTRAKiT) online portal at maranaegov.com/etrakit or in person at the Development Services Counter. Inspections are scheduled through Permit Tracker (contractors) or by calling the inspection line at 520-382-2637 and leaving a voicemail (homeowners); inspections are performed Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and can be scheduled as early as the next business day if requested before 3:00 p.m.. Official information: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services.

Marana, Arizona has adopted: Arizona has NO statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/town/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Marana independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its Development Services Department / Building Safety division and does not defer permitting to Pima County or Pinal County. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page (maranaaz.gov/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Code-Amendments) and Marana Town Code Chapter 7-1 (Building Codes).; 2024 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Marana Town Code Section 7-1-2). The Marana Town Council adopted this code cycle via Ordinance 2025.013 on June 17, 2025; all new applications received after July 18, 2025 must comply, while plans already in review or approved before that date may remain on the prior (2018) code cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted by reference with Town of Marana local amendments (Exhibit D to Ordinance 2025.013), effective for new applications after July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Exhibit D — Amendments to 2024 IRC.; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit B), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit C), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit E), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit I), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit H) as the Town's uniform fire code, effective July 18, 2025; the Town issues the permit but inspections for fire-code compliance are completed by the serving fire district. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013; Development Services Forms page (Fire Permits section).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G), effective July 18, 2025 — one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with the national NEC 3-year cycle. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit F), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit J), effective July 18, 2025. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2025.013.; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted by reference with local amendments (Exhibit G to Ordinance 2019.011) — the Town has NOT moved to a newer IECC cycle alongside the 2024 ICC suite; the 2018 edition remains in force. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2019.011.; 2021 Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code, adopted by reference (Ordinance 2021.007), governing dark-sky/lighting-area requirements Town-wide with an accompanying Lighting Area Map. Source: Town of Marana Building Code Amendments page; Ordinance 2021.007.; Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings follow a dedicated Manufactured Homes Procedural Guide (rev. 2019.01.18) for site placement, foundation, and zoning compliance, administered by Development Services Planning in coordination with Building Safety. Source: Town of Marana Development Services Forms page (Manufactured Home section).. Local amendments apply — see the Marana overview page for the full list.

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