Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Benson, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices C, E, G, I, and J and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 3).
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, J, N, and P and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 23).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, and C and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 37).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 32).

Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.

Helpful resources for Benson, 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.

Benson adopted the 2015 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Benson ? No
Citation: Benson, AZ Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 23).
Municipal Code https://www.cityofbenson.com/vertical/sites/%7BF59197D1-30ED-49AE-8751-2EBA89C105BA%7D/uploads/Resolution_36-2017_-_Benson_City_codes_-_Chapter_7_complete.pdf#page=26
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria:

Ground Snow Load: 0

Wind Speed: 115 MPH

Wind Topographic Effects: No

Special Wind Region: No

Wind Borne Debris Zone: No

Seismic Design Category: B (Unless Otherwise Determined by Geotechnical Analysis) Weathering: Negligible

Frost Line Depth: 0

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp: 32 Degrees

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No

Flood Hazards: As determined by the Floodplain Administrator in accordance with the Benson City Code

Air Freezing Index: 32

Mean Annual Temp: 62.5 Degrees

Comments

Benson, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, J, N, and P and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 23). Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.

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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2015 IRC.

Benson, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 32). Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.

Commercial Building Code

Benson adopted the 2015 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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Comments

Benson, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices C, E, G, I, and J and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 3). Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.

Existing Buildings

Benson, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, and C and as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 37). Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition, as amended by Exhibit A to Resolution 36-2017 (Page 32). Benson, AZ Muni. Code § 7-1-1.

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