Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Carefree, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2003 edition. 
• The International Residential Code, 2003 edition, including Appendices B, C, D, H, and K.
• The Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition.

Carefree, AZ Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

Helpful resources for Carefree, 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.

Carefree adopted the 2003 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(Carefree, AZ Section 10-1-2 Amendments*)

...Amendments to 2018 International Residential Code. Effective January 24, 2023. there is herewith adopted, by reference, the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council, be and the same are hereby adopted as the Code of the Town of Carefree for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures as defined in this Code in the Town of Carefree; providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, published by ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Carefree, by reference in total and as if each of the provisions thereof were set forth herein, except as follows: (1) Chapter 1, "Administration", is hereby amended as follows: Section R101.1 Title....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Carefree ? No
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Mike Tibbett, Building Official, (6/29/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.

 

Table R301.2(1), insert the following:

            Roof Snow Load: N/A

            Wind speed: 90 mph, Exposure B (Unless otherwise designated by the Building Official)

            Seismic Design Category: B

            Weathering: NEGLIGIBLE

            Frost Line Depth: 12"

            Termite: MODERATE TO HEAVY

            Decay: NONE TO SLIGHT

            Winter Design Temperature: 24 degrees F

            Flood Hazards: (a) July 9, 1984, (b) July 19, 2001

Government Officials

Comments

Carefree, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2003 edition, including Appendices B, C, D, H, and K.Carefree, AZ Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

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 2003 IRC.

Carefree, AZ also adopts the Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition. Carefree, AZ Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

Commercial Building Code

Carefree adopted the 2003 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(Carefree, AZ Municipal Code)

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Comments

Carefree, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2003 edition. Carefree, AZ Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2003 IBC.

Carefree, AZ also adopts the Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition. Carefree, AZ Muni. Code § 10-1-1 (adopted) with amendments at § 10-1-2.

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