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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Mesa, AZ?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a water heater replacement in Mesa, AZ (for example: Like-for-like: no permit).

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No permit for a like-for-like gas or electric water heater of equal or lesser rating. Switching from a gas tank to a tankless gas unit needs a permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Mesa Development Services fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction

Where to apply

City of Mesa Development Services (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Mesa Development Services, Building Permit & Plan Review. Historic homes need Planning approval for some exempt work. Properties in a flood zone need Maricopa County Flood Control District approval first. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“No Permit Required: For residential replacements of gas and electric water heaters of equal or lesser rating using a “like for like” model.”

Source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction/Residential-Construction-FAQ

“Permit Required: For residential replacement of a traditional (storage) gas water heater with a tankless or on-demand gas water heater.”

Source: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Building-Permit-Plan-Review/Residential-Construction/Residential-Construction-FAQ

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