City of Maricopa building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in City of Maricopa, Arizona.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Phone: (520) 316-6920
Email: dsd@maricopa-az.gov
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CLOSED Fridays) — the City of Maricopa operates on a four-day work week. The City has moved to an all-digital application and plan review platform; paper plan submittals are no longer accepted. All permit applications, plan submittals, fee payments, and inspection requests are handled via the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com), a SmartGov Community platform. Source: City of Maricopa Permit Center page and Plan Review Turnaround Times document (Rev 5/2026).
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

All permit applications, plan submittals, fee payments, and inspection scheduling go through the VIP Portal (ci-maricopa-az.smartgovcommunity.com), a SmartGov Community platform — the City has moved to an all-digital process and no longer accepts paper plan submittals. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
2
Framing
Structural framing, connections, egress, per 2024 IRC and City of Maricopa amendments
3
Lath or Gypsum Board Inspection
After all lath and gypsum board (interior and exterior) is in place, before plastering or taping/finishing of joints and fasteners (IRC R109.1.5 as amended)
4
Final
All work complete per approved plans; required before Certificate of Occupancy

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — verify pipe slope, materials, cleanouts
2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
3
Final
Fixtures connected, water heater and gas connections verified, no leaks; gas test pressure minimum 10 psi for 10 minutes per City-amended IPC G2417.4.1

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit

1
Foundation/Footing
Required before concrete pour for additions
2
Framing
Structural connections to existing structure
3
Final
Completed work verified against approved plans

Applies to: Residential Swimming Pool / Spa Permit

1
Pre-Gunite/Pre-Plumb
Excavation, steel, and plumbing rough-in verified before shotcrete/gunite application
2
Electrical Bonding
Equipotential bonding grid and GFCI protection verified before deck pour
3
Final / Barrier
Pool barrier (5 ft height, gate self-closing/self-latching, window/door latch heights) verified complete before final approval, per ARS § 36-1681

Applies to: Electrical Permit

1
Rough-In
Wiring, box placement, and panel connections before walls are closed
2
Final
Devices installed, panel labeled, protections verified per 2023 NEC as amended

Applies to: Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit

1
Footing
Required for engineered retaining walls before backfill
2
Final
Completed fence/wall verified against approved plans

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and equipment placement before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, clearances and combustion air verified; dampers tested by third-party Special Inspector per City amendment where applicable

Applies to: Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit, Re-Roofing Permit

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

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 City of Maricopa building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

City of Maricopa building permits

City of Maricopa building permits Residential Building Permit (New Construction)Plumbing Permit Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit Residential Swimming Pool / Spa Permit Electrical Permit Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit Mechanical / HVAC Permit Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit Demolition Permit EV Charger / EVSE Permit Re-Roofing Permit

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