Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Paradise Valley, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix I. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-1-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-1-2.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, J, and M. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-2-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-2-2.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-6-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-6-2.

Helpful resources for Paradise 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.

Paradise Valley adopted the 2015 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 Paradise Valley ? No
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) data:

Ground Snow Load: 0 psf

Wind Design:

     Speed: 115mph (3 second gust method); Exposure: B (site specific)

     Topographic effects: No

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering: Negligible

Frost Depth: 12 inches below finished grade.

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temperature: 34º F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Req’d: No

Flood Hazards: NFIP 040049

Air Freezing Index: 0

Mean Annual Temperature: 71.2º F

Comments

Paradise Valley, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, J, and M. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-2-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-2-2.

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 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Paradise Valley adopted the 2015 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

Paradise Valley, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix I. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-1-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-1-2.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

Paradise Valley, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Paradise Valley, AZ Muni. Code § 5-6-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 5-6-2.

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