South Tucson building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in South Tucson, Arizona.

Verified 2026-07-07 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: South Tucson City Hall, 1601 S. 6th Ave., South Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520-792-2424
Email: submittals@southtucsonaz.gov
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Permit applications are submitted through the City's Online Permit Portal (live effective March 2, 2026), in person, or by mail/shipment to City Hall; applications require 2 digital copies of a site plan and a floor plan. Inspections are conducted Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 a.m., with requests submitted the business day before.
Website: Official site

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction, Additions, Remodels)

1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
2
Framing
Structural framing and connections per approved plans and adopted 2018 IRC/IBC
3
Rough Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
Rough-in of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems before concealment
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; for platted subdivisions, the driveway-side sidewalk must be complete before final approval

Applies to: Demolition Permit

1
Pre-Demolition Utility Verification
Verifies electrical, fuel, water, and waste connections are capped/disconnected at the property line before demolition proceeds
2
Final
Structure removed, utilities remain secured, site left safe; permit closed

Applies to: Electrical Permit (including Reconnect)

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
2
Final / Reconnect Clearance
Devices installed and panel labeled per 2017 NEC; for reconnects, inspector verifies no active electrical/life-safety issues before clearing power

Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Charging equipment installed and circuit verified per 2017 NEC

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational; load/sizing calculations verified against installed unit per adopted 2018 IMC

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Rough-In / Pressure Test
Gas piping pressure test before concealment; water piping rough-in verified before walls closed
2
Final
Fixtures/water heater connected and verified, no leaks, per adopted 2018 IPC/IFGC

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-07.

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 South Tucson building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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