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Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Pinal County, Arizona

Required for new electrical service, panel/subpanel work, rewiring, and related electrical installations in unincorporated Pinal County, under the 2017 NEC with county amendments. Uses the Article 4 unit-fee schedule (issuance fee plus per-item/per-service fees). Utility companies will not energize service without a county clearance, but may impose additional requirements of their own.

Verified 2026-07-13 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for new panels, subpanels, panel upgrades, rewiring, and other new/altered electrical service work
  • Site plan noting placement of the new panel (location on structure) required with application
  • If electrical service has been disconnected for MORE than 6 months, a permit is required before re-energizing; if disconnected for LESS than 6 months, a one-time courtesy inspection is available if no work has been performed
  • Repair work requires a site plan (exterior work) or floor plan (interior work) clearly showing the location and scope of repair
  • Utility companies require their own inspection/clearance of service equipment (trenches, masts, meters) in addition to county clearance — county approval does not guarantee utility acceptance
  • Address must be posted and clearly visible from the street before an inspection will be performed

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Fee schedule

Electrical permit issuanceFee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4.
$42.00 (plus $6.50 per supplemental permit on an unexpired original permit)
Services 600V or less, ≤200 ampsFee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4, Section 7 (does not include permit-issuance fee).
$27.25 each
Services 600V or less, over 200 to 1,000 ampsFee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4, Section 7.
$55.50 each
Services over 600V or over 1,000 ampsFee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4, Section 7.
$111.00 each
Receptacle/switch/lighting outlets and fixturesFee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4, Sections 1–2.
$1.00 each for first 20; $0.65 each additional
Residential/nonresidential appliances (fixed, ≤1 HP/kW/kVA)Fee Schedule No. 071013-BPFS, Article 4, Sections 3–4.
$4.25 each

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Pinal County’s published plan-review target
10–45 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service Inspection

    After wiring installed before wall cover; or service equipment installed before energizing. Call the automated inspection line (520-866-6299) before midnight the day before.

  2. 2

    Final

    All electrical work complete and operational per 2017 NEC; premises must be accessible with approved plans and permit posted on inspection day

See the full Unincorporated Pinal County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Call the inspection line (520-866-6299) before midnight the day before you need an inspection — inspections are scheduled for the following working day. You can call over the weekend for a Monday inspection.
  • Properties in Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Kearny, Superior, or Top of the World are inspected ONLY on Wednesdays (case-by-case exceptions for emergencies).
  • If your service was off for less than 6 months and no work was performed, ask about the one-time courtesy inspection instead of pulling a full permit.
  • County clearance does not guarantee the utility company will energize your service — utilities have their own separate equipment inspection requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. New panels, subpanels, panel upgrades, and rewiring all require an electrical permit with a site plan showing the panel's location. Source: Information Bulletin 011 (https://www.pinal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/440)

In Unincorporated Pinal County, the published Electrical permit issuance is: $42.00 (plus $6.50 per supplemental permit on an unexpired original permit). Additional published fees: Services 600V or less, ≤200 amps — $27.25 each; Services 600V or less, over 200 to 1,000 amps — $55.50 each; Services over 600V or over 1,000 amps — $111.00 each; Receptacle/switch/lighting outlets and fixtures — $1.00 each for first 20; $0.65 each additional; Residential/nonresidential appliances (fixed, ≤1 HP/kW/kVA) — $4.25 each. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Unincorporated Pinal County's published plan-review target for an electrical permit is 10–45 business days.

You'll need: Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical (MPE) Application; Information Bulletin 011 — MEP Permits. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Pinal County may also ask for: Information Bulletin 005 — Electrical Service. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Pinal County requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Service Inspection, Final. Schedule each through Pinal County Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) (520-509-3555).

Apply through Pinal County Building Safety Division (Community Development Department) at 85 N. Florence Street, 1st Floor, Florence, AZ 85132 (mailing: P.O. Box 749, Florence, AZ 85132). Phone: 520-509-3555. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Florence office). District offices in Apache Junction, Oracle, and Casa Grande are listed on department bulletins but noted as closed for Community Development as of the most recent published bulletin (Information Bulletin 004, Oct 2022) — confirm current district-office status by phone before visiting. Toll-free: 1-800-208-6897. Automated inspection line: 520-866-6299 (call before midnight the day before to get the next working day; areas of Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Kearny, Superior & Top of the World are inspected only on Wednesdays).. Official information: https://www.pinal.gov/189/Building-Safety.

Unincorporated Pinal County, 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 for cities, A.R.S. §11-861 et seq. for counties). Pinal County's Building Safety Division administers construction codes directly for all unincorporated areas of the county under Pinal County Development Services Code Title 6, Chapter 6.05, and — per confirmed intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) — for the incorporated towns of Kearny, Superior, and Mammoth, which do not run their own building departments. Source: Pinal County Ordinance No. 121819-BCO (adopted 18 December 2019, effective 30 days later) and Information Bulletin 011 (Dec 2022), which lists Mammoth, San Manuel, Dudleyville, Kearny, Superior & Top of the World as areas the department directly inspects.; 2018 International Building Code (IBC), adopted with Pinal County amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit A), including adopted Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading), and Appendix K (ICC Electrical Code).; 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), adopted with Pinal County amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit B), including adopted Appendices A, B, C, H, J, N, P, and S.; 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit C).; 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit D).; 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit E).; 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit F), including adopted Annex H (Administration and Enforcement).; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit J).; 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit I).; 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit G).; 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), adopted with amendments (Ordinance No. 121819-BCO, Exhibit H), including adopted Appendix B (Fire Flow Requirements) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access).. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Pinal County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-13.

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 Unincorporated Pinal County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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