Pinal County, AZ Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Adopted code
- International Plumbing Code 2018
- Adopting section
- PCDSC § 6.05.030(A)(5)
- Administering agency
- Dept. of Building Safety
- Criminal penalty
- Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $750
- Civil penalty cap
- $750 individual / $10,000 enterprise
Summary
Plumbing installations in unincorporated Pinal County must follow the International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, adopted by the Board of Supervisors as part of the county building code and enforced by the Department of Building Safety through permits, compliance review, and inspections.
International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, as amended in Exhibit E, attached hereto, published by the International Code Council, hereinafter described as Attachment No. 5, or IPC.
Full Breakdown
030(A)(5) adopts the International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as Attachment No. 5 to the Pinal County building code, with county amendments attached as Exhibit E. 030(B). 060 generally requires a compliance review number from the Department of Planning and Development Services, though the code exempts plumbing permits that involve no change of use or additional area affecting required setbacks. 070, the building official may require whatever application data is reasonably needed to confirm the proposed plumbing work complies with the adopted IPC and other applicable ordinances. 050(C).
Violations & Fines
Doing plumbing work without a required permit, or otherwise violating the adopted plumbing code, is a Class 2 misdemeanor under PCDSC § 6.05.080(A), punishable by up to four months in county jail and a fine of up to $750.00; each failed permit clearance, compliance review, or inspection is charged as a separate violation. The county may instead impose a civil penalty under § 6.05.080(B), capped at $750.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a business enterprise, with a right to an administrative hearing and review by the Board of Supervisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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