Commercial Building Requirements:

• Completed Technical Review (only applies to new construction)
• Approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Completed application 

Construction Plans to include the following:

• A General Information Sheet to include such things as property information, building codes used, soil design load, wind zone, etc. 
• A Plot Plan showing the location of the structure and all associated items with dimensions from the property lines. 
• A Foundation Plan to include the footings detail with re-enforcing steel shown and cross sections for all changes of footings within the plan. 
• A Floor Plan drawn to the scale of ¼” = 1’. 
• Detailed Wall Cross Sections for all load bearing walls which will show the continuation of tie down from the footing to the truss from two directions. 
• Truss/Roof Plan showing the direction and slope. 
• Four (4) Elevations of the structure. 
• An Electrical Plan with the load calculations. 
• A Plumbing Plan to include the isometric with pipe size. 
• A Mechanical Plan. 
• A Floor Plan showing the ingress/egress path and all ADA requirements. 
• Sprinkler Design Plan for fire suppression (if applicable). 
• Civil Engineered Plans. These plans must include tie-in to city water and sewer, parking lot design and construction, site engineering for cut and fill to include drainage, FDC if the structure is deemed to require it, landscaping plans, and the lighting plans for the site.
• 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Compliance Report.

Applying for a New Commercial Permit

• Electronic Submittals Required
• Complete Site/Plot Plan 
  • All parcel property lines (include all dimensions in feet), location of new dwelling/structure in relation to property lines and neighbor’s structures.
  • Show grading, drainage, and water retention for property.
• Owner Builder Statement - if applicable 
  • Owner Builder Statement signed by owner.
• Contractor Statement 
  • Complete name of company, phone, license number, and expiration date.
  • Contractor Building Statement signed by contractor and listing sub contractors.
• Construction Plans (commercial plans must be stamped by a licensed architect) 
  • Plans in ¼” scale.
  • Details showing footings, and wall construction section from footing to roof.
  • Framing, truss calculations, foundation, and electrical detail must be on plans.
  • Compliance with Energy Conservation Codes.
  • Electrical load calculations.
  • Water fixture units calculations, plumbing isometrics, and, if applicable, gas line isometrics.
  • Mechanical calculations comply with Manual J & D.

Certificate of Occupancy 

The Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained at Town Hall through the Community Development Department located at 155 North Tegner Street or by emailing kbruce@wickenburgaz.gov.  

Please Provide:

• use classification
• type of construction
• zoning
• contact information for owner of building
• mailing address for owner
• legal description
• building address
• building location
• building value

Construction Plans to include the following:

• A General Information Sheet to include such things as property information, building code used, soil design load, wind zone, etc.
• A Plot Plan showing the topographic information at two (2) foot contours (if grading is needed), property lines, building pad with the primary structure located with dimensions from property line, and the direction of water flow from the property to the surrounding properties. 
• A Foundation Plan to include the footings detail with reinforcing steel shown. 
• Floor Plan drawn to the scale of ¼” = 1’.
• Detailed Wall Cross-Section which shows the bottom of the footing extending through the truss tie-down in two directions. 
• Truss or Roof Plan showing the direction of trusses and the slope. 
• Three (3) Elevations consisting of a front, rear, and side. 
• An Electrical Plan. 
• A Plumbing Plan to include the isometric with pipe size. 
• A Mechanical Plan with floor plan, location of units, and duct sizes in each habitable room,
• Fire Sprinkler Plan (if applicable).

Additional Information Required:

• Assessors Parcel Number
• Subdivision and Lot number
• Owners Name
• Contractors Name and Address
• Contractors License Number
• Square Footage
• Valuation

Applying for a New Residential Permit

• Electronic Submittals Required
• Complete Site/Plot Plan 
  • All parcel property lines (include all dimensions in feet), location of new dwelling/structure in relation to property lines and neighbor’s structures.
  • Show grading, drainage, and water retention for property.
• Owner Builder Statement - if applicable 
  • Owner Builder Statement signed by owner.
• Contractor Statement 
  • Complete name of company, phone, license number, and expiration date.
  • Contractor Building Statement signed by contractor and listing sub contractors.
• Construction Plans (commercial plans must be stamped by a licensed architect) 
  • Plans in ¼” scale.
  • Details showing footings, and wall construction section from footing to roof.
  • Framing, truss calculations, foundation, and electrical detail must be on plans.
  • Compliance with Energy Conservation Codes.
  • Electrical load calculations.
  • Water fixture units calculations, plumbing isometrics, and, if applicable, gas line isometrics.
  • Mechanical calculations comply with Manual J & D.

Certificate of Occupancy 

The Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained at Town Hall through the Community Development Department located at 155 North Tegner Street or by emailing kbruce@wickenburgaz.gov. 

Please Provide:

• use classification
• type of construction
• zoning
• contact information for owner of building
• mailing address for owner
• legal description
• building address
• building location
• building value

The Town of Wickenburg has adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (2006 IRC). The Town of Wickenburg swimming pool barrier requirements can be found by clicking here.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding any of the types of barriers required, or construction specifications, please contact the Town of Wickenburg's Building Inspector by calling (928) 684-5451 x1513.

Minimum Barrier Height

60 Inches (5 Feet): Two (2) inches maximum vertical clearance from grade level to bottom of barrier. Must be measured from grade level on side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub.

Minimum Swimming Pool Setbacks

1.  Front Yard: No pool may be located in the front yard except on properties consisting of two (2) or more acres.
2. Street Side Yard: A pool must meet the minimum setback as outlined within the applicable zoning district for street side yards and placed behind a barrier as described in the International Residential Code and International Building Code. In addition to the above setbacks, the pool edge must be placed a minimum of five feet (5') from the fence or barrier.
3. From Rear and Interior Property Lines: The pool shall be setback a minimum of five feet (5') from the rear or interior side property lines.
4. From Buildings: The pool shall be setback a minimum of five feet (5') from any primary or accessory building.

Permissible Barrier Types & Construction Specifications

1. Solid Barrier / Fences: Wood, masonry, or stone walls; construction of these types of barriers shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled masonry joints. If the barrier contains vertical and horizontal members, then the spacing of said members shall not exceed 1.75 inches in width.
2. Chain Link: Wire fences are prohibited in Town limits as per Section 14-23A-4.d of the Town Code. 
3. Wrought Iron Fence: Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 4 inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.

Alarm System Required

If the wall of your residence is used as a portion of the barrier requirement, you must equip your house with an audible alarm system, which produces an audible warming when the door and its' screen, if present, are opened. The alarm must sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened, and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities.
 
Furthermore, the alarm must automatically reset under all conditions and the alarm system must be equipped with a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. The deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds and the deactivations switch must be located at least 54 inches above the threshold of the door. Other methods of protection may be acceptable, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices; however, only when the degree of protection is not less than the protection afforded by the alarm system described above.

Access Gate Requirements

Access Gates must be constructed as follows:

• minimum height requirement is 60 inches (5 feet) 
• gate must open outward (away from pool)
• gate must be self-closing
• gate must have a self-latching device

Note: Self-latching devices located less than 54 inches from the bottom of the gate must be located on the pool side of the gate at least 3-inches below the top of the gate. The gate and barrier shall not have an opening greater than 0.5 inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.

Above Ground Barrier Requirements

Above ground pools may be enough of a barrier itself so as to not require the same type of barrier requirements of in-ground pools. If the means of access to the above ground pool is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps must be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access or the ladder/steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the above-cited barrier / fencing requirements. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked, or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a four (4") inch diameter sphere.

Inspections are only conducted during normal business hours, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Inspections will not occur during observed holidays. 

All inspections must be scheduled online.