Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Nogales, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix A. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption) with amendments.
• The International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix L. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption) with amendments.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption).

 

Helpful resources for Nogales, 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.

Nogales 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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2012 IRC(Nogales, AZ Sec. 5-26. - Adoption of building and safety codes and standards.)

...2012 International Building Code Standards 2012 International Residential Code and Appendix L 2012 International Mechanical Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Nogales ? No
Citation: Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005
Municipal Code https://www.nogalesaz.gov/images/Files/Planning-and-Development/Development-Codes-Ordinance/Ordinance-O2015-11-005-Adopted-Building-Codes.pdf#page=5
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Nogales, AZ Design Criteria.

Comments

Nogales, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix L. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption) with 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 2012 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Nogales 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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2012 IBC(Nogales, AZ Sec. 5-26. - Adoption of building and safety codes and standards.)

...2012 International Building Code Standards 2012 International Residential Code and Appendix L 2012 International Mechanical Code...

Comments

Nogales, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendix A. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption) with amendments.

Existing Buildings

Nogales, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition. Nogales, AZ Muni. Ordinance No. O2015-11-005 § 5-26 (adoption).

Other Building Codes