Plumbing Permit in Yuma, Arizona
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008 (Yuma City Code § 150-060), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-061(E).
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system, fixture, water heater, gas piping, or sewer/water service line under the 2018 IPC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-060
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-item unit fees per § 150-061(E), Table 1-A
- Buried non-metallic piping must be identified with minimum #12 gauge solid copper insulated tracer wire per ARS § 40-360 (§ 150-061(N))
- Copper/copper-alloy water distribution piping is prohibited in or on the ground under buildings unless installed in a continuous Schedule 40 ABS/PVC sleeve (§ 150-061(R))
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- Required
Plumbing Permit Application
Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A: Plumbing Permit Fees |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each building sewer / trailer park sewer | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each private sewage disposal system | $40.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each water heater and/or vent | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Gas piping system, 1 to 5 outlets / each additional outlet over 5 | $5.00 (1-5 outlets) / $1.00 each additional | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Plumbing sewer tap / sewer connection, each | $20.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Backflow protective device (other than atmospheric vacuum breaker) — 2 inches and smaller / over 2 inches | $7.00 (2 in and smaller) / $15.00 (over 2 in) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
Review timeline
6–11 business days
Yuma’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Underground/Slab
Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, cleanouts, sewer depth (minimum 12 inches below grade per § 150-061(M))
- 2
Rough-In
After pipes installed, before walls closed
- 3
Final
Fixtures connected, water heater T&P verified, cleanouts exposed, no leaks
Tips
- Per the City's Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, 'Residential Plumbing' has an 11-business-day overall review time (1-day admin + 5-day first review).
- Yuma has adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC), not the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) used in some other Western states.
- Grease interceptor sizing for new Food Service Establishments follows a Drainage Fixture Unit (DFU) table; a minimum 500-gallon outdoor grease interceptor is required for all new Food Service Establishments unless a variance is granted (§ 150-061(Y)).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Yuma Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division — official building department
- § 150-060 Adoption of the 2018 International Plumbing Code | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- § 150-061 Amendments | Yuma City Code (American Legal)
- Building Permit Processing Time Frames (PDF, via Wayback Machine) | City of Yuma
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 Yuma building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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