Maricopa has adopted nationally recognized building codes, which set forth minimum requirements that are vital to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength and stability. This is accomplished based on a three-tiered process - plan review, permit issuance and inspections.

Plan Review

Building plans must be submitted to be reviewed to determine compliance with the building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes set forth in the adopted codes as well as the City's engineering and planning & zoning requirements.

Permits

By law, a building permit is required to alter or install a building or structure. To obtain a permit, a permit application and building plans must be submitted to the Town for review and approval.

Inspections

During construction, the City will conduct scheduled inspections of the building project to ensure that the construction is in accordance with the approved plans and City adopted safety codes. Building inspectors look for building code compliance related to the construction of a structure. Their goal is to make sure the structure is safe.

You are required by law to have inspections completed for any construction activities in order to secure not only your safety, but the safety of future occupants. Inspections are required at different phases of a project. All inspectors and permit technicians attend training to keep up-to-date with construction and technological changes.