Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Scottsdale, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices G, I, and J. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-2 through § 31-42.
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendices A, B, C, H, J, K, R, S, and U. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-50 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-51 through § 31-68.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-120 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Scottsdale, Arizona include the following.
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.
Scottsdale 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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2021 IRC(Scottsdale, AZ Sec. 31-50. - International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings adopted and amended.)
...The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), 2021 Edition,
including appendices AA, AB, AC, AH, AJ, AK, AR, AS, AT and AU, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., declared a public record by city Resolution No.
12499, are adopted as part of the city Building Code.
(Ord...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Scottsdale ? No
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Michael L. Clack, Director Development Services, (8/17/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.
Complete Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA, as follows:
| Wind speed: |
90 |
| Seismic design category: |
B |
| Weathering: |
negligible |
| Frost line depth: |
final grade |
| Termite: |
moderate to heavy |
| Decay: |
none to slight |
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Clack |
Michael |
Director Development Services |
MCLACK@scottsdaleaz.gov |
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Comments
Scottsdale, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including appendices A, B, C, H, J, K, R, S, and U. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-50 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-51 through § 31-68.
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
Scottsdale 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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2021 IBC(Scottsdale, AZ Sec. 31-1. - International Building Code adopted and amended.)
...The International Building Code (IBC), 2021 Edition, including appendices G, I & J,
published by the International Code Council, Inc., declared a public record by city
Resolution No. 12498, are adopted as part of the city Building Code.
(Ord. No. 4550, § 1(Res. No. 12498, § 1(Exh. A)), 9-20-22, eff. 1-1-23)...
Comments
Scottsdale, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices G, I, and J. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-1 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-2 through § 31-42.
Existing Buildings
Scottsdale, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-120 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Scottsdale, AZ also adopts the following codes:
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), 2014 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-70 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-72 through § 31-74.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices B and E. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-80 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-81 through § 31-87.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-90 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-91 through § 31-95.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A and B. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-100 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-101 and § 31-102.
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-110 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-111 through § 31-112.
- The International Green Construction Code, 2015 edition. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 31-140 (adoption) with amendments at § 31-141 through § 31-150.
- The International Fire Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, and O. Scottsdale, AZ Muni. Code § 36-18.1 (adoption and amendments).
