Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Gila County, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices C, H, and I. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 B (adoption and amendments).
- The International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, and J. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 A (adoption and amendments).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 C (adoption and amendments).
The Building Code applies to all unincorporated areas of Gila County.
Helpful resources for Gila County, Arizona include the following.
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.
Gila County adopted the 2012 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 Gila County ? No
Citation: Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 A.
Municipal Code
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/2014BldgSafety/New%20node/Building%20Ordinance%20for%20Unicorporated%20Areas%20in%20Gila%20County%20-%20Ordinance%20No.%202017-02%20-%20Approved.pdf#page=9Comments:
Gila County, AZ Design Criteria.
Comments
Gila County, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, and J. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 A (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.
Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2012 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
Gila County adopted the 2012 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
Gila County, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices C, H, and I. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 B (adoption and amendments).
Existing Buildings
Gila County, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 C (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Gila County, AZ also adopts the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2011 edition. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 D (adoption and amendments).
- The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices E and F. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 E (adoption and amendments).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices A, B, and C. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 F (adoption and amendments).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix A. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 G (adoption and amendments).
- The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2012 edition. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 H (adoption and amendments).
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition, as an optional standard. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 I (adoption and amendments).
- Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities ICC A117.1-2009. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 J (adoption and amendments).
- Manufactured Home and Factory Built Building Installation Standards. Gila County, AZ Ordinance. No. 2017-02 § 104 K (adoption and amendments).
