Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Snowflake, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2006 edition, including Appendices A, B, D, E, F, and H.
• The International Residential Code, 2006 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, N, O, and P.

Snowflake, AZ Ord. No. 11-334 § 1 (adoption) and amendments at § 2.

Helpful resources for Snowflake, 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.

Snowflake adopted the 2006 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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See Amlegal(Snowflake, AZ 9-1-1: BUILDING CODE:)

...But no such rule shall have the effect of waiving technical provisions specifically provided in the uniform building code or of violating accepted engineering practices involved in public safety. D. Standards: No person shall construct or cause to be constructed any building or addition to any building within the corporate limits of the town that does not meet or exceed the standards as set forth in the uniform building code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Snowflake ? No
Citation: Snowflake, AZ Ord. No. 11-334 § 2.
Municipal Code https://ci.snowflake.az.us/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/11-334-2006-BUILDING-CODE-ORDINANCE.pdf#page=2
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) Insert:Ground Load = 10 Wind Speed=90 Seismic Design Category = B Weathering = Moderate Frost Line Depth = 18” Termite = Moderate/Heavy Decay = Severe/Moderate Winter Design Temp = 4 deg. Ice Shield Underlayment = NoFlood Hazards = F.I.R.M.dated 9/26/2008Air Freezing Index = 250 Mean Annual Temp = 51.6

Comments

Snowflake, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2006 edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, N, O, and P. Snowflake, AZ Ord. No. 11-334 § 1 (adoption) and amendments at § 2 A.

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 2006 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Snowflake adopted the 2006 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 sterling(Snowflake, AZ 9-1-1: BUILDING CODE:)

...9-1-1: Building Code:A. Purpose: The purpose of the Building requirements set forth in this chapter is to provide minimum standards safeguarding lif...

Comments

Snowflake, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2006 edition, including Appendices A, B, D, E, F, and H. Snowflake, AZ Ord. No. 11-334 § 1 (adoption) and amendments at § 2 B.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2006 IBC.

Other Building Codes