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Evaporative cooler permits in Arizona
Source: Arizona HVAC Help (arizonahvachelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
| City | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | Same type and size replacement needs no permit unless in a Historic Preservation Zone. | (source: City of Tucson Planning and Development Services) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Phoenix | Repair or in kind replacement of units up to 6,500 cfm is exempt. | (source: City of Phoenix Planning and Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Chandler | Like for like residential replacement exempt. | (source: City of Chandler Development Services) checked November 2, 2026 |
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Sources
- City of Tucson Planning and Development Services: Do I Need a Permit? (Exemptions) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Phoenix Planning and Development: Work Exempt from Permit (PBCC Section 105.2, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of Chandler Development Services: Homeowner Building Permit Manual (rev. 4/09/26, PDF) (checked November 2, 2026)
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