San Luis, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated City of San Luis limits.

Department

Building Safety Division

Address

1090 E. Union St., San Luis, AZ 85349

Phone

(928) 341-8565

Website

https://www.sanluisaz.gov/196/Building-Permits

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete the building permit application form provided by Building Safety.
2. Prepare construction plans or drawings showing scope of work and details.
3. Prepare a site plan showing property boundaries and work location.
4. For residential work, submit two plan sets; for commercial work, submit five plan sets.
5. Submit completed application and plan sets to Building Safety Division at 1090 E. Union St.
6. City staff review application and route for Planning, Zoning, Fire, Police, and Public Works approvals as needed.
7. Applicant receives plan-review comments or approval notice and fee invoice.
8. Pay permit fees and obtain permit issuance.
9. Schedule inspections by calling Building Safety at (928) 341-8564 (inspection scheduling line).

Typical processing time: Processing time is published in the Building Permit Processing Time Frames document; contact the city for current estimates.

Source: Building Safety Division

General Requirements

A building permit is required for the City of San Luis. The Building Safety Division receives all building permit applications and routes them to departments for approval.

Required Documents

• Building permit application
• Construction plans or drawings showing scope of work
• Site plan

Permit validity

Contact the City of San Luis for permit validity and expiration policies.

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Standard Plumbing Code (ISPSC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), all as amended by Ordinance No. 390.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders may perform work on their own property subject to permit and inspection requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold a valid Arizona Contractor License and comply with all applicable code and permit requirements.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based building permit fees with separate fees for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, solar, and other work; see fee schedule for details.

Penalty (no permit)

Double permit fees for work performed without approved permits

Payment note

Contact Building Safety Division for payment methods and confirmation of current fees before submitting application.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Safety Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (928) 341-8564 (phone)

Inspection hours

Contact Building Safety Division for inspection scheduling hours.

Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection sequence for residential and commercial work; contact the city for specific requirements.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), 2018 International Standard Plumbing Code (ISPSC), 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), all as amended by Ordinance No. 390.
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Contractor License Lookup
• Building Safety Center
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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