Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Eagar, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition.

Eagar, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Eagar, 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.

Eagar 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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See Muni. Code(Eagar, AZ 15.16.010 - Arizonans with Disabilities Act and Americans with Disabilities Act—Adopted by reference.)

...Buildings and Facilities" declared a public record by Resolution No. 97-13, as applying to public entities, are adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the Uniform Building Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 and made part thereof as though fully set forth therein. Such standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Eagar ? Undetermined
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Building Design Specifications

Roof Snow Load – 32 PSF 
Ground Snow Load – 35 PSF 
Rooms Other than Sleeping Area Live Load – 40 PSF 
Balconies (exterior) and Decks – 40 PSF 
Wind Speed – 115 MPH, Exposure “B” 
Seismic Design Category – B
Weathering – Moderate 
Frost Depth – 18 Inches 
Termite – None to Low 
Winter Design Temperature – 15 Degrees 
Flood Hazard – Some, check with the Floodplain Manager

Comments

Eagar, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Eagar, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (adoption and amendments).

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.

Eagar, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Eagar, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Eagar 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 Muni. Code(Eagar, AZ 15.16.010 - Arizonans with Disabilities Act and Americans with Disabilities Act—Adopted by reference.)

...Buildings and Facilities" declared a public record by Resolution No. 97-13, as applying to public entities, are adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the Uniform Building Code adopted in Section 15.04.020 and made part thereof as though fully set forth therein. Such standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations...

Comments

Eagar, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Eagar, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2018 IBC.

Eagar, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Eagar, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.020 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes