Paradise Valley Plumbing Codes and Permits
Every Paradise Valley plumbing rule we cover, sorted by topic. Each page says what the rule means and links to the official Paradise Valley source.
- Adopted plumbing and gas codes
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (Town Code Sec. 5-5-1, amended 5-5-2), 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (Sec. 5-7-1, amended 5-7-2) and 2015 International Residential Code (Sec. 5-2-1, amended 5-2-2); Ord. 2016-02 and 2016-11. Town adopted-codes list updated July 2023.
- Where the code is hosted
- Municode, Town of Paradise Valley Code of Ordinances (Chapter 5 building codes, Chapter 15 sanitary sewers)
Permits and Inspections
Permits and Inspections in every city- PermitVerified Oct 2026Paradise Valley Town Code Sec. 5-10-1(A) to (C)Does Paradise Valley require a permit to dig in the right-of-way?Yes. Paradise Valley requires a Town permit for any work on, over or under a public road, street or alley, and that includes sewer and water trenches. Each permit covers one site and one duration and goes void if work has not started in 90 days. A permanent encroachment needs a separate encroachment permit from the Town Engineer.
- Adopted CodesVerified Oct 2026Paradise Valley Town Code Sec. 5-5-1 and 5-5-2 (IPC); Sec. 5-7-1 and 5-7-2 (IFGC); Sec. 5-2-1 and 5-2-2 (IRC)Which plumbing code does Paradise Valley use?Paradise Valley uses the 2015 International Plumbing Code, adopted in Town Code Sec. 5-5-1, with Town amendments in Sec. 5-5-2. Gas work follows the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (Sec. 5-7-1) and homes the 2015 International Residential Code (Sec. 5-2-1). Scottsdale is on the 2021 IPC and Phoenix on the 2024 codes.
Sewer Lines
Sewer Lines in every cityCommercial Plumbing
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Need It Done To Paradise Valley Code?
Call a licensed plumber who pulls the permit and passes inspection the first time.