Bond Procedures

Bonds are not required for construction power. Construction power is defined as temporary power for construction purposes, not utilizing the building wiring for distribution of electricity. A permit for construction power may be obtained with your project permit. Commercial projects will normally be provided with construction power through a "temporary pole".

Bonds may be obtained for temporary power or temporary occupancy for the following reasons:

Temporary power:

1.   To test equipment,

2.   To energize power on residences when the dwelling is safe for occupancy, but not completely finished and temporary occupancy is being granted; or,  

3.   To energize power on commercial projects through the building service.  

Temporary Occupancy:  

1.   Temporary occupancy will be considered when an uncompleted project is considered safe for occupancy or stocking purposes.

NOTE:  We will not release clearance to the power company until an inspection is made and approved for the temporary power or temporary occupancy request.

Posting a Bond

1.   Submit the appropriate bond form for requesting either temporary occupancy or temporary power.

Bond Forms

1.    Cash Bond.  The Bond may comprise of cash, cashier’s check, money order, or personal check made out The Pima County Treasurer. It will be deposited in a Pima County suspense fund and refunded upon completion of the project. (Min) $1,000.00 or 1% of value of project up to (Max) $10,000. Credit Card payments can only be accepted in person.

2.    Performance Bond.  This type of bond Is provided by a bonding company. The bonding company's form must include the name and address of the local firm issuing the bond.  The bonding company's name and address must be on the form so that it may be returned to them upon completion. 

NOTE: The amount of the bond, either cash or performance shall be 1% of the stated valuation as it appears on the permit, or $1,000, whichever is greater (a maximum of $10,000).

Bond Completion

If a bond is being posted for temporary power for testing purposes by the builder, upon completion of the shell, the builder should cancel his bond and authorize the power to be disconnected.  If there is still a need for the power, the person/company responsible for the project may post a bond or individual tenant space bonds may be posted.

Bond Refund

Once the project has received and passed final inspections, the bond monies can be returned to the bond poster. Complete a "Request for Refund of Cash Bond" form and submit it to Building Safety and Sustainability, 201 N. Stone Ave.