Centerton, Arkansas Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Centerton, AR uses the state's adopted AFPC, 2012 International Building Codes (or most current editions) including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Centerton, AR Muni. Code § 11.04.01 (adoptions). Link to AR Building Codes.

Helpful resources for Centerton, Arkansas include the following.

Residential Building Code

Arkansas adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, Arkansas Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Centerton adopted the 2012 IRC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Centerton ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Robert Coffelt, Chief Building Official/Inspector for Centerton, AR confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 9/16/20.)

Commercial Building Code

Centerton adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Other Building Codes

Centerton, AR also adopted the following codes:

2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, based on the 2012 IFC including appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G (or most current edition). Centerton, AR Muni. Code  § 11.04.01 (adoption).

2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code  § 11.04.01 (adoption).

2003 American National Standard Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Centerton, AR Muni. Code  § 11.04.01 (adoption).

2014 Arkansas Energy Code Supplement to 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code  § 11.04.01 (adoption).

2006 Arkansas Plumbing Code or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code § 11.08.02  (adoption).

2006 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code § 11.08.02  (adoption).

2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code § 11.12.01 (adoption).

2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code or most current edition. Centerton, AR Muni. Code § 11.16.01 (adoption).