Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Oro Valley, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices F, H, and I. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) with amendments.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, J, N, O, P, Q, R, and S. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-7 (adoption) with amendments.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-10 (adoption) with amendments.
• The Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-3 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Oro Valley, 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.

Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley ? No
Citation: Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code amendments.
Municipal Code https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/files/assets/public/documents/community-and-economic-development/permitting-division/codes-standards-and-amendments/2018-irc-amendmentspdf.pdf
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) CLIMACTIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Wind Speed – 115MPH-3 SECOND GUST

Seismic Design Category – B

Weathering – MODERATE

Termite – MODERATE TO HEAVY

Winter Design Temp – REFER TO SECTION N1109.09.1

Flood Hazards – PER PIMA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

Air Freezing Index – 4

Mean Annual Temp – 68

All categories not noted – N/A–NOT APPLICABLE

Comments

Oro Valley, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, G, H, J, N, O, P, Q, R, and S. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-7 (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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC.

Oro Valley, AZ also adopts the following codes:

• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-10 (adoption) with amendments.
• The Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-3 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Oro Valley 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

Oro Valley, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices F, H, and I. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) with amendments.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2018 IBC.

Oro Valley, AZ also adopts the following codes:

• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-10 (adoption) with amendments.
• The Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 edition. Oro Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 6-1-3 (adoption).

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