ALERT: Stage 2 Fire Restriction Proclamation Issued

ALERT: Stage 2 Fire Restriction Proclamation Issued The Towns of Springerville and Eagar have issued a Stage 2 Fire Restriction Proclamation, effective Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., due to extreme fire danger and dry conditions. These restrictions are being implemented to help reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our communities, property, firefighters, and natural resources. Residents and visitors are urged to use extreme caution and comply with all fire restrictions. Even a single spark can ignite a wildfire with devastating consequences. Please do your part to help keep our communities safe. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and help prevent wildfires. BUILDING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION The Building Department is a part of the Planning and Zoning Department. It protects the public through building code enforcement, which includes a thorough review and inspection process, and providing code-related information to applicants and the community. The Building Department's goal is to provide professional and courteous service in assisting applicants with their building projects. STAFF Stormy Palmer-Planning and Zoning Director 418 E. Main St., Springerville, AZ 85938 Phone: (928)333-2656 ext. 227 Email: [email protected] PERMITS REQUIRED An application resulting in a building permit and inspections is required for most residential projects. For example, anything having to do with structural, electrical, plumbing or foundations. A licensed general contractor may have to oversee the project, and additional subcontractors may be required for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC installations. It is the homeowner or property owner's responsibility to provide acceptable plans or information to obtain a permit for: - All new residential buildings - Electrical reconnections, service increases, panel replacement or repair - Water heater installation (including replacements) - Gas line pressure tests (new or replacement lines) - Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, or evaporative coolers (new only). Note: load and sizing calculations are required for new and replacement HVAC equipment - Walls and fences. Note: walls and fences over 6-feet tall will require a structurally engineered design - Metal, and some pre-assembled buildings, require stamped engineered plans - Detached accessory structures - Porches, additions, or garages - Remodeling existing structures, that include plumbing, electrical, foundation, or structural changes - Demolishing existing structures The building department will review plans or applications submitted, but the department cannot design the plans for an applicant. If an applicant needs assistance in designing a plan, they will need to contact a design professional. Please note that all plans submitted will need to conform to the current Town building code. For property development standards please contact the Planning and Zoning Department. Rental units are considered commercial property, and all commercial permits will require a commercial licensed contractor. WORK THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED WITHOUT A PERMIT It is possible to obtain a permit for work that has already occurred; however the permit application requirements will remain the same. Depending on circumstances, and according to Town Code, the applicant may also be charged double the original permit fee for doing the work without first obtaining a building permit. BUILDING SAFETY: CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Below is a link to a document which contains the building safety standards for the Town including requirements for snow loads, frost depth, and wind speeds. REVIEW PROCEDURE The building department shall have ten (10) working days from submission of the plan to application to approve, conditionally approve, or deny said plan or application based on its compliance, and to notify of the decision either verbally or in writing. The building department may choose to obtain the opinion of the Planning and Zoning Commission; in which case a decision must be rendered within five (5) days of the Commission review, the decision set forth in detail, the reasons for denial, or in the event of a conditional approval, the changes or additions which are necessary to make the plan acceptable. EXPIRATION Six (6) months from the date of approval, a plan or application becomes void if a permit has not been issued. An extension of approval may be granted if the applicant files for an extension period prior to the expiration of the permit and the extension is granted. INSPECTIONS Please contact the Building Department a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule an inspection for your project. PERMIT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: - Certificate of Occupancy.pdf - Demo Permit App.pdf - Manufactured Home Permit App.pdf - Plan Design Review App.pdf - Septic Tank Abandonment Form.pdf - Shed-Storage Permit App.pdf - Sign Permit App.pdf - Solar Permit App.pdf - Utility Mechanical App.pdf - Wall Fence Permit App.pdf Fee Schedule: Building and PZ Fee Schedule.pdf