Commercial Permits

Commercial permits are required for tenant improvements, certificates of occupancy, and new commercial buildings.

All commercial structural permits require plans prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. All plans require a minimum of 3/32” type.

All commercial construction work must be performed by a licensed contractor.

Commercial Building Permit Requirements and Associated Forms

All applications should be submitted online. When you are ready to submit, use the Online Building Permit Application, and submit all materials required as described in the Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements.

Commercial Plan Submittal Requirements & Checklist

Specific Permit Information

Cell Towers

Cell Tower Notification Form Completed form required at first submittal

Certificate of Occupancy

Certificate of Occupancy Checklist - Commercial Buildings

Certificate of Occupancy Application

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application

Demolition of a Structure

Confirmation Notice of Demolition

Electrical

Underground Service Waiver

Fire Alarms and Sprinklers

Fire Alarms and Sprinkler Permits Contact TFD for more information 791-3234

Gas Lines

Existing Commercial Gas Lines

Registered Plants

Registered Plant Application
Restaurants

Commercial Restaurant Permitting Process

Kitchen Hood Requirements Contact TFD 791-3234 or Bob Sherry 837-4914 for more information

Temporary Expansion of Restaurant Seating

Special Events and Tents

Special Events Tucson Fire Department has helpful information regarding special event safety requirements 791-3234

Tents and Membrane Structures - Permits for temporary shade structures including Gem Show tents.

Tanks

Above Ground & Underground Tanks Contact TFD for more information 791-3234

Special inspections are required to install medical gas piping. A special inspection certificate must be provided prior to permit issuance.

For additional information please contact a Commercial Plan reviewer by phone on the list provided on our contact page

Commercial Permits

Commercial Building Permit Requirements and Associated Forms

Sample Materials

Appeals

Special Inspections

Adopted Codes and Ordinances