Downloadable Forms & Documents | External Links | When is a permit required?

The City of Kingman Building Department reviews applications for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional building permits. Demolition and Soil Grading permit application reviews are also accepted and coordinated through the building department. Requirements for these applications are listed below.

Downloadable Forms & Documents

General

Building Permit Application

Sign Permit Procedures

Sign Permit Application

2006 Special Inspection Certificate

Builder Information Sheet

Kingman Amendments to Building Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

Application and Permit Expiration Policy

IBC Work Exempt from Permit

Residential

2003 Residential Submittal Requirements

2003 Wood Truss Requirements

Residential Building Pad Certification

Commercial

2003 Commercial Handout

2003 Commercial Handout Part 2

2006 Plan Submittal Checklist

2003 Wood Truss Requirements

2006 Commercial Plan Requirements part 1

2006 Commercial Plan Requirements part 2

Grading

Grading Permit Application Requirements

Residential Building Pad Certification

Grading Excavation and Earthwork Construction Policy

Grading Excavation and Earthwork Construction Policy F.A.Q.

Swimming Pools and Spas

Swimming Pool Submittal Requirements

AZ Health Services Pool Rules

[FAQ] Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

Fees

2005 Permit Fees (1997 UBC)

2005 Grading Permit Fees

2005 Permit Valuation Table

Free Engineering

Alternate Bracing Wall Portal Design #1

Alternate Bracing Wall Portal Design #2

Residential Retaining Wall Standard (Fence)

Residential Retaining Wall Standard (No Fence)

After you click a link above the form will open in a new window. Please print out the form, then fill it out and bring it in with your plan submittal.
 

External Links

ADAAG
http://adabuild.com/ADAAG-Manual/aboutlist.htm

Arizona Board Tech Registration
http://www.btr.state.az.us/

Arizona Dept. of Building Safety
http://www.dbfs.state.az.us/

Arizona Registrar of Contractors
http://www.rc.state.az.us/clsc/AZROCLicenseQuery

ASTM International
http://www.astm.org

Bullhead City
http://www.bullheadcity.com/

ICC - International Code Council
http://www.iccsafe.org/

Lake Havasu City
http://ci.lake-havasu-city.az.us/

Mohave County
http://www.co.mohave.az.us/

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
http://www.nfpa.org/index.asp

When is a Building Permit Required?

Whenever a building or structure is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished, a building permit must first be obtained from the Building Official! The following list does NOT require a building permit:

1)  A single story detached accessory building used as a tool & storage shed, play house or similar use provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.

2)  Fences not over 6 feet high.

3)  Oil derricks.

4)  Moveable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.

5)  Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height, measured from the bottom of the footing.

6)  Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons, and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.

7)  Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.

8)  Painting, papering and similar finish work.

9)  Temporary motion picture, television stage sets and scenery.

10)  Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a private residence or garage (Group R, Division 3, and Group U occupancies) when projecting not more than 54 inches.