Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Maricopa, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.040 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, and J. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.050 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.060 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Maricopa, 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.

Maricopa 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Maricopa ? No
Citation: Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.050.
Municipal Code https://maricopa.municipal.codes/MCC/15.05.050
Comments:

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

Ground Snow Load – None

Wind Speed – 90 mph

Seismic Category – C

Weathering – Moderate

Frost line depth – 12"

Termite – Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temperature – 32 degrees F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – No

Flood Hazards – Per City of Maricopa Flood Administrator

Air Freezing Index – 0

Mean Annual Temperature – 72.9

Comments

Maricopa, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, and J. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.050 (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 2018 IRC.

Maricopa, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.060 (adoption and amendments).

 

Commercial Building Code

Maricopa 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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Comments

Maricopa, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.040 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2018 IBC.

Maricopa, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Maricopa, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.060 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes