Town of Fredonia, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Fredonia.

Department

Town of Fredonia Building Official

Website

https://www.fredoniaaz.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Obtain the building permit packet from the town
2. Complete the permit application and required checklist
3. Gather supporting documents (site plan, construction drawings, owner-builder certificate if applicable, soils test, septic permit, located and staked property corner pins, proof of water, ResCheck or ComCheck)
4. Submit application, signed requirement checklist, and supporting documents to the town
5. Pay nonrefundable plan review fee (applied toward total permit price)
6. City staff reviews and approves application
7. Receive permit approval and commence work

Typical processing time: Allow 10 working days after receipt of a completed application for review, approval, and issuance

Source: Town of Fredonia Building Official

General Requirements

Building permits are required for any type of building in Fredonia. No building or structure regulated by town code and the adopted building codes may be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished without first obtaining a permit from the building official.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Signed requirement checklist
• Site plan
• Construction drawings
• Owner-builder certificate if applicable
• Soils test
• Septic permit
• Located and staked property corner pins
• Proof of water
• ResCheck or ComCheck

Permit validity

If work is not started within 180 days of permit issuance, or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days, the permit becomes invalid. A written extension may be requested before expiration for a $15 fee. If the permit expires, work must stop until the permit is renewed within 30 days for a $100 fee or a new permit is obtained.

Building code

Building codes as currently adopted by the town (the town's posted code library still shows older code adoptions such as the Uniform Building Code and 2006 trade codes; verify current editions directly with the town)

Owner-builder

Owner-builder certificate is required if applicable

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold appropriate state licenses and comply with town requirements

Fees

Plan check fee

Nonrefundable plan review fee (applied toward total permit price)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Fredonia Building Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Contact building official (phone)

Scheduling deadline

24 hours notice is required for inspections

Typical inspection sequence: Required inspections include: footing and setback, foundation, underground plumbing, shear wall and sheeting, rough trades, insulation, drywall, meter base if applicable, lath if applicable, vapor barrier or house wrap, manufactured home items if applicable, and final inspection. No building may be occupied until the final inspection is passed and a certificate of occupancy or temporary occupancy permit is issued.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Building codes as currently adopted by the town (the town's posted code library still shows older code adoptions such as the Uniform Building Code and 2006 trade codes; verify current editions directly with the town)
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) License Lookup
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Town Code
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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