Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sahuarita, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix I, with amendments.
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices H, R, and S, with amendments.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, with amendments.

Sahuarita, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.020 (adoption).

 

Helpful resources for Sahuarita, 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.

Sahuarita 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 Sahuarita ? No
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Charlene Schwickrath, Building Inspector, (8/17/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.

 

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

Ground Snow Load: 0 psf

Topographic Effects: As Required

Wind Speed: 115 mph 3 second gust

Seismic Design: Category B

Weathering: Negligible

Frost Line Depth: 0

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temperature: Refer to N1101.09.1

Flood Hazards: Per Pima County Flood Control District

Government Officials

Comments

Sahuarita, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices H, R, and S, with amendments. Sahuarita, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.020 (adoption).

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 2018 IRC.

Sahuarita, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, with amendments. Sahuarita, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.020 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Sahuarita 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

Sahuarita, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix I, with amendments. Sahuarita, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.020 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2018 IBC.

Sahuarita, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, with amendments. Sahuarita, AZ Muni. Code § 15.05.020 (adoption).

Other Building Codes