Self-Certification Procedures, Forms and Links

Thank you for your interest in the Self-Certification Program. The program's Rules and Regulations can be found here.

Submittal Requirements for Self-Certification Plans

• Projects must obtain all planning, zoning, grading and drainage approvals and building code modifications as necessary prior to submitting plans. Please refer to the Self-Certification Building Plan Submittal Checklist or the G&D, Landscape and Parking Lot Submittal Checklist as appropriate. The Self-Certification Intake Process is a source for more information.
• A Structural Peer Review Certificate by a PDD-approved Structural Peer Reviewer is required for projects with structural scope of work.
• All plan sheets must be sealed by a professional registered in Arizona.
• Additional program requirements include: a hold-harmless letter signed by all registrants, a building owner/tenant indemnification letter, and a copy of the professional's certificate of insurance.
• For technical assistance with plan submittals, please contact the appropriate staff.

Audit and Appeal Procedures

The Planning & Development Department performs random, automatic and field-initiated audits of self-certified projects as part of its audit process. Audits may be conducted prior to or after the issuance of the permit. The purpose of the audit is to verify compliance with the building code and measure the efficiency of the Self-Certification Program. For more information refer to the Audit and Appeal Process.