Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Apache Junction, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix I and J. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-2-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-2-2.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix H. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-4-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-4-2.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-10-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-10-2.

Helpful resources for Apache Junction, Arizona include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Arizona

Residential Building Code

Arizona has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Arizona Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Apache Junction adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. 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 amendments to the model code here.

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2018 IRC(Apache Junction, AZ § 7-9-1 ADOPTION BY REFERENCE.)

...The following publication is hereby adopted by reference as if set out at length in this Code: 2018 International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, 1st Printing, August 2017, including: (A) Appendix B - Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, (B) Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, (C) Appendix D - Fire Apparatus Roads, (D) Appendix E - Hazard Categories, (E) Appendix F - Hazard Ranking, and (F) Appendix I - Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Apache Junction ? No
Citation: Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-4-2.
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Arizona/apachejunction_az/chapter7buildings?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:apachejunction_az$anc=JD_7-4-2
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Table R301.2(1) is completed as follows: 

GROUND SNOW LOAD:	n/a
WIND DESIGN:
Speed (mph):	105
Topographic effects:	Yes
Special Wind Region:	No
Windborne debris zone:	No
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY:	B
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM:
Weathering:	Negligible
Frost line depth:	Final grade
Termites:	Moderate to heavy
WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURE:	34
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED:	No
FLOOD HAZARDS: See Apache Junction City Code Vol. II, Ch. 5
AIR FREEZING INDEX:	n/a
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPERATURE:	69.6°F
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA
Elevation:	1720 feet
Latitude:	33
Winter heating:	34 degrees
Summer cooling:	108 degrees
Altitude correction factor:
Indoor design temperature:
Design temperature cooling:	75 degrees
Heating temperature difference:
Cooling temperature difference:
Wind velocity heating:
Wind velocity cooling:
Coincident wet bulb:	69 degrees
Daily range:	30
Winter humidity:
Winter humidity:

Comments

Apache Junction, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix H. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-4-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-4-2.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Apache Junction adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. 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 amendments to the model code here.

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See Amlegal(Apache Junction, AZ Municipal Code)

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Comments

Apache Junction, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix I and J. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-2-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-2-2.

Existing Buildings

Apache Junction, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Apache Junction, AZ Muni. Code § 7-10-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 7-10-2.

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