Staff consistency allows inspectors to become familiar with the construction history of each facility. The Annual Facilities Program permitting process does not exempt or preempt compliance with city, county, state or federal laws or regulations, nor does it exempt work within the facilities from progressing without the traditional inspection process prior to concealment. Through a cooperative effort with the participating facilities, staff provides plan review and inspection services through an assigned team in a time frame suitable to the facility. The authority to provide this service is detailed in the Phoenix Building Construction Code Administrative Provisions, Section 117.
Annual Facilities Program
The Annual Facilities Program is an administrative system that simplifies the permitting and inspection process for facilities by allowing inspectors to review plans and issue permits.
Prior to start of any work required to be inspected under the Annual Facilities Program, inspections staff is notified by the architect, or the engineer hired by the facility that plans, drawings, diagrams or other data are ready for plan review. All inspections are performed according to traditional building permit services. The end result is a project completed within the desired time frame which also complies with recognized health and life safety standards
The Planning and Development fee schedule provides a detailed list of fees associated with the Annual Facilities Program. A summary of the fees to consider when considering registration in the program include:
- An annual registration fee to participate in the program.
- An hourly charge for plan review and inspection services, including travel time, with a minimum of one hour charged.
- Services provided on an overtime basis are currently charged per hour with a minimum of two or three hours, depending on the time of the day.
The program provides customized service that allows staff to streamline the traditional development process of plan review and permits. Customized service typically outweighs costs associated with participating in the Annual Facilities Program. Please see the How to Apply For the AFP Program page for more information.
How to Qualify
To qualify as a participant in the Annual Facilities Program, the facility must be owned by a firm, corporation or political entity engaged in manufacturing, processing or service which occupies and controls specialized buildings and building service equipment to the extent that full-time personnel are required to manage, operate or maintain such buildings and equipment in compliance with all provisions of the Phoenix Building Construction Code. An engineer or architect registered in Arizona must be responsible for complying with the substantive provisions of the Phoenix Construction Code and be considered the agent for the facility. The agent, as authorized by rules established by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration, must assure work has been performed in accordance with the Phoenix Construction Code.
How to Apply
- Request an AFP Registration Packet. You must be an official representative of a business or facility qualified and interested in participating in the Annual Facilities Program.
- Please read the entire registration packet, fill out the registration forms and provide the required signatures. Once completed, forward the forms along with this document and the appropriate registration fee to: Planning and Development Department - Annual Facilities Program - 438 West Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
- Upon receiving your completed registration packet, staff will contact you to further discuss program services and address any additional questions you may have.
Additional Information
AFP Policy for Inspector Access to AFP Sites
AFP Plan Review Transmittal Form
If you need additional information please call 602-262-7501.