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No persons shall commence construction unless the required plans have been approved. It shall be the full responsibility of
said person that construction is done in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
The approval of plans and specifications shall lapse and become invalid one year from the date of approval unless a substantial portion of the work
described in the plans and specifications has commenced by such anniversary date. An approval of plans and specifications can be renewed for one
year if an application for renewal is submitted within 180 days prior to expiration and a fee equal to one-half (1/2) of the flat fee or initial plan
review fee is paid. The approval will be effective for one year from the date of expiration.
Should it be necessary or desirable to make any material change in the approved plans and specifications, revised plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the department for review, and approval shall be obtained before the work affected by the change is undertaken. Once submitted, the
plans will be review for compliance with the Maricopa County Environmental Health code (MCEHC). A response letter will be drafted and delivered
to the applicant using the method indicated on the application. The letter will indicate items of noncompliance that need to be addressed during the
construction of the establishment
Approval of these plans and specifications by this Regulatory Authority does not indicate compliance with any other code, law or regulation that may
be required--federal, state, or local. It further does not constitute endorsement or acceptance of the completed establishment (structure or
equipment). A pre-opening inspection and final inspection of the establishment with equipment in place and operating will be necessary to
determine if it complies with the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code governing establishments.
Approval of a permit by this Department does not indicate compliance with any other code, law, or regulation that may be required - federal, state, or
local. In order to ensure compliance with local mechanical and building codes, obtain a Certificate-of- Occupancy “C-of-O” from the local municipality
or “Green Tag” from the local fire department, if required.
A “grandfather” clause or provision is not provided for in Maricopa County Environmental Health Code. All establishments under new ownership,
newly built, or remodeled shall meet current construction, equipment, facility, and operational regulations as adopted and provided for in the
Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, guidelines, and procedures, and policy statements. A permit shall not be issued to a facility for which a
permit is required, and shall not be allowed to operate until the applicant demonstrates to the Department full compliance with applicable provisions
of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code. Any construction, alteration, or addition shall be made in accordance with specifications
approved by the Department. The owner, operator, or authorized agent shall certify in writing that the establishment will comply with these
regulations. On-site inspections of the facilities and premises with equipment in place and operating will be necessary to determine compliance with
the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code.
Delivery of Inspection Reports
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1009, the Department may enter your establishment to conduct inspections. You have the right to receive a copy of the
Department's inspection report at the time of the inspection, within thirty (30) days after the inspection, or as otherwise provided by federal law. I
agree that the Department may send me a copy of its inspection report by e-mail or by facsimile transmission to the e-mail or fax number provided
under the Business Ownership Information provided above. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to update the Department if there is a change
in contact information.
I hereby certify that the above information is correct, agree to comply with the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, agree to allow the
regulatory authority access to the establishment as specified under § 8-402.11 and to the records specified under §§ 3-203.12 and 5-205.13 and
Subparagraph 8-201.14(D)(6), and I fully understand that any deviation from the above without prior permission from the Maricopa County
Environmental Services Department may nullify final approval.
Disclaimer
Information entered on this form will be retained by Maricopa Environmental Services Department and is a record as defined by Arizona law.
This form will be provided without redaction in response to a public record request unless any of the information is exempt from release under
Arizona law.
By checking the check box and typing your name you have digitally signed this application.
I agree to the 50 percent extension.
Signature: Date:
I agree the application is true and correct.
Signature: Date:
Arizona law, A.R.S. § 11-1605(I), allows Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) and the applicant for a license to mutually
agree to extend the plan review time frame by 50 percent of the substantive time frame and overall time frame. MCESD will agree to any applicant's
request for an 50 percent extension of the substantive review time frame and overall time frame when box is checked and signed below.
