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Yuma, AZ Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

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

Key Facts

Adopted code
NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition
Adoption citation
City Code § 150-076
Enforcing agency
Department of Building Safety
Permit issuance fee
$50.00 (plus $7 supplemental)
Stricter-rule override
APS Electric Service Manual overrides NEC
Penalty
Class 1 misdemeanor, up to $1,000/10 days

Summary

Yuma enforces the 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code under City Code § 150-076, adopted by Resolution R2022-021, with the Department of Building Safety as the enforcement agency. Electrical permits cost $50 to issue plus $7 for supplemental permits, and Arizona Public Service's Electric Service Manual overrides the NEC whenever APS rules are stricter.

Certain documents, three copies of which are on file as public record in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Yuma, known as the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2020 Edition and 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, which was made public record by Resolution R2022-021, with certain amendments listed herein, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-74: Current through May 20, 2026).

Full Breakdown

The City of Yuma adopted the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2020 Edition, along with the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, by Ordinance O2022-011 (passed 5-4-22) under City Code § 150-076, made public record through Resolution R2022-021. Section 150-077 amends that adopted code paragraph by paragraph. Subsection (A) provides that the current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersedes the NEC whenever the APS requirements are more restrictive. 8(F) on outdoor GFCI outlets, covering air conditioning equipment with an approved grounding lug and equipment located on roofs or within locked, non-public enclosures.

Subsection (K) abolishes the old Department of Electrical Inspection and creates the Department of Building Safety, whose head is the building official responsible for enforcement. 00 for a supplemental permit on an unexpired original. 3 requires tracer wire no smaller than #12 gauge solid copper, secured at maximum 20-foot intervals and at each change in direction.

Violations & Fines

Working without a permit or violating the adopted Electrical Code is a class 1 misdemeanor under City Code § 150-999, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to ten days in jail, or both. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense, so unpermitted wiring work left uncorrected keeps accruing new charges until the building official confirms compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical code does Yuma use?
Yuma adopted the 2020 edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, along with the 2006 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, under City Code § 150-076. The city clerk keeps three certified copies on file, and Resolution R2022-021 made the adopted text a public record before Ordinance O2022-011 folded it into the municipal code on May 4, 2022.
How much does an electrical permit cost in Yuma?
The Department of Building Safety charges $50.00 to issue an electrical permit and $7.00 for a supplemental permit on a job whose original permit has not expired, been canceled, or been finaled, per § 150-077(L). New construction is also billed per square foot by occupancy classification under Table 1-A, ranging from $0.04 to $0.20.
Can Arizona Public Service rules override the NEC?
Yes. Section 150-077(A) states that the most current APS Electric Service Manual supersedes the National Electrical Code whenever the APS requirements are more restrictive, so a licensed electrician must check both the NEC and the utility's manual before finalizing a service installation.
What happens if I do electrical work without a permit?
Unpermitted electrical work violates the adopted code and is a class 1 misdemeanor under § 150-999, carrying a fine of up to $1,000, up to ten days in jail, or both. Each day the violation continues is treated as a separate offense, so delaying a permit or inspection multiplies potential penalties.

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