Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sierra Vista, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix K.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, J, K, and M.
  • Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code, 2006 edition.
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition.
• The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition.

Sierra Vista, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption) with amendments.

Helpful resources for Sierra Vista, 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.

Sierra Vista 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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2018 IRC(Sierra Vista, AZ § 150.01 ADOPTION.)

...(c) Chapter 4 of the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 11 of the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code as amended by Resolution 2023-043 is hereby adopted and substituted for Chapter 11 of the 2018 International Residential Code by this reference and made a part as if fully set forth in this code as being the minimum code of the City....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sierra Vista ? No
Citation: Sierra Vista, AZ Muni. Code amendments.
Municipal Code https://docserve.sierravistaaz.gov/Home/Community%20Development/Building%20Codes%20&%20Amendments/Combined%20Local%20Amendments.pdf#page=7
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1):

Ground snow load: 5

Wind speed: 115

Wind exposure category: C, unless justified as B

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering: Negligible

Frost line depth: 0

Termite: Very heavy

Decay: None to slight

Winter design temp: 18-20 degrees

Ice barrier required: No

Flood hazards: (a) May 1984, (b) June 2001

Air freezing index: 50

Mean annual temp: 63 degrees

Comments

Sierra Vista, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, J, K, and M. Sierra Vista, AZ also adopts Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code, 2006 edition.

Sierra Vista, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (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 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Sierra Vista 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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See Amlegal(Sierra Vista, AZ Municipal Code)

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Comments

Sierra Vista, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix K. Sierra Vista, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption) with amendments.

Existing Buildings

Sierra Vista, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Sierra Vista, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption) with amendments.

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