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Goodyear, AZ Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Adopted code
2023 NFPA 70 NEC
Enforcing office
Goodyear Building Official
Ordinary appeal deadline
20 days
Imminent-danger appeal deadline
3 business days
Penalty
$50-$2,500 individual, up to $20,000 enterprise
Board of Appeals
5 members, 2 alternates

Summary

Goodyear requires all electrical construction and installation to comply with the 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, which the Mayor and Council adopted by reference along with its Annexes C and D. The city's Building Official administers permits under the Building Code's incorporated procedures, and appeals go to a five-member Board of Appeals.

(G) Adoption of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. That certain document known as the 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, including ANNEXES C and D as published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully and completely set forth herein. (1) The 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code as adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Goodyear, is hereby amended as follows...

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-1648, passed April 27, 2026).

Full Breakdown

1). 9, while detached one- and two-family dwellings instead follow the International Residential Code. 2, but the work must still meet NEC temporary lighting, heat and power requirements. 1(4). 6). 3). 1).

Violations & Fines

Working without a required electrical permit or ignoring a Building Official's correction notice is enforced under Goodyear's general building-code penalty at § 9-5-1: a fine of $50 to $2,500 for an individual, or up to $20,000 for a business enterprise, plus up to six months in jail. Each ten consecutive days a violation continues counts as a separate offense, and the city may also seek injunctive relief or civil code enforcement instead of criminal prosecution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical code does Goodyear enforce?
Goodyear enforces the 2023 edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, adopted by reference with Annexes C and D under City Code § 9-1-1(G). It applies to electrical systems in commercial and most non-residential buildings, while one- and two-family dwellings follow the International Residential Code instead.
How do I appeal an electrical permit denial in Goodyear?
File a written appeal with the Building Official within 20 days of the decision, or within three business days if it involves an imminent danger. The Board of Appeals, a five-member panel that includes an electrical-experienced professional, hears the case and can reverse it only by a vote of at least three members.
Can I get temporary power before my electrical inspection is final?
Yes. The Building Official can authorize a temporary connection to utility power before final inspection under City Code § 9-1-1(G)'s amendment to IBC § 112.2, but the temporary wiring must still meet NFPA 70's requirements for temporary lighting, heat and power.

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