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Important!
Please read the following Permit Manager limitations carefully:
Applying for a Permit
Check/Request Inspections
Check/Research Permits
Refund Policy
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Applying for a permit
Online Permitting Limitations/Guidelines
The types of permits available online are listed below, with limitations outlined under each.
Please note: All permits require inspections; it is recommended that the
Inspection List be reviewed after taking out your online permit. It is required that a printout of the Inspection List (Job Card) be posted at the job site.
Important: Online Permitting does not include permits requiring plan review. If an Online Permit is taken for work other than outlined above, you may be responsible for additional charges and/or have the Permit voided.
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Electric:
Permit Type: Service Upgrade to 200amp
Limitations: Commercial Permits:
Limited to replacement of existing panel box only. Additional circuits or load requires
plan review. If you have questions regarding these limits, please call the Electrical Plans
Examiner at (520) 791-5550 prior to taking out this permit. (Note: All commercial permits
require a licensed contractor.)
Residential permits:
Increasing your service to accomodate an additional load (e.g.,
new A/C, swimming pool, or room addition) requires that you contact a Residential
Reviewer at (520) 791-5550 prior to taking out this permit.
Permit Type: Service Reconnect
Limitations: Commercial Permits:
Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) Fire Inspection is required in addition to a Final Inspection.
(Note: This is not the same as a C of O permit.)
Permit Type: Circuits/Receptacle/Switch/Outlets
Limitations: This permit type is limited to a maximum of four (4) 120 volt, 15 or 20 amp
circuits. Work beyond this limitation requires plan review; please contact
either a Residential Reviewer or Electrical Plans Examiners at (520) 791-5550.
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Plumbing:
Permit Type: Water Line Replacement/Water Softener
Limitations: Replacement must be the same size and in the same location as the unit being
replaced. All new installations require plan review.
Permit Type: Water Heater Replacement
Limitations: Replacement unit must be the same size and in the same location as the unit being
replaced. All new installations require plan review.
Permit Type: Gas Reconnect/Gas Line Replacement
Limitations: Gas Reconnect is for outside of building only. Gas line replacement is for
same location, size and usage. All new installations require plan review.
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Mechanical:
Permit Type: Furnace Repair or Replacement
Limitations: Replacement unit(s) must be the same size and in the same location as the unit(s) being
replaced (replacement furnace BTU must be the same as furnace being replaced). All new
installations require plan review.
Permit Type: Evaporative Cooler/Master Cooler Repair or Replacement
Limitations:
Replacement unit(s) must be the same size and in the same location as the unit(s) being
replaced. All new installations require plan review.
Permit Type: A/C Repair or Replacement
Limitations: Replacement unit(s) must be the same size and in the same location as the unit(s) being
replaced (replacement A/C HP must be the same HP as A/C being replaced). All new
installations require plan review.
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Check/Request Inspections
Online Inspection Request/Cancellation Limitations & Guidelines
Due to Inspector availability, the City of Tucson Development Services Department cannot honor specific
requests for an AM or PM inspection time. NOTE: A printout of the Inspection List (Job Card) must be
posted at the job site.
Requests to schedule and/or cancel inspections must be made
before 3:30pm M.S.T. in order to be
effective for the following business day.
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Check/Research Permits
Limitations & Guidelines for Checking/Researching Permit Information Online
Permit Manager allows you to look up Address and Parcel details by Permit Number, License Number
or by Address. Permit information can be retrieved by Permit Number or License Number only.
Information regarding inspections scheduled or inspections required may also be obtained using
Permit Manager. Additional detailed information can be researched using the Development Services
Department’s Online Services Page.
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Refund Policy
Limitations/Guidelines for obtaining refunds for permits issued online
Refund amount is limited to 80% of the fees charged
(minus the Plan Review Fee) as long as :
1) The permit has not expired
2) No inspections have been requested
3) The party who applied for the permit is the one requesting the refund
The City of Tucson Development Services Department (DSD) will make every attempt to get the usage fee
($5.00 + 10% of permit fees is charged by the software vendor) credited or voided for you, but DSD cannot
be held responsible for the refund of usage fee charges. To initiate a refund request, please go to the
Forms & Applications page, click on the ‘Refund Request Form’ link. Print out the Refund Request form and
complete it, sending it along with the original permit and receipt to:
City of Tucson
Development Services Department
Attn: Refunds
P.O. Box 27210
Tucson AZ 85726-7210
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Questions? E-Mail Development Services at DSD_webmaster@ci.tucson.az.us
Updated: 03/03/03
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