Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
South Tucson, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices E, G, I, and J, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit A (page 33).
- The International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices G and H, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit B (page 43).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit C (page 50).
South Tucson, AZ Ordinance No:15-01 § 3 (adoption on page 2).
Helpful resources for South Tucson, 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.
South Tucson adopted the 2012 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 South Tucson ? No
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Henry Durazo, Building Inspector, (8/7/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Durazo |
Henry |
Building Inspector |
hdurazo@southtucson.org |
|
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Comments
South Tucson, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices G and H, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit B (page 43). South Tucson, AZ Ordinance No:15-01 § 3 (adoption on page 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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2012 IRC.
Commercial Building Code
South Tucson adopted the 2012 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
South Tucson, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2012 edition, including Appendices E, G, I, and J, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit A (page 33). South Tucson, AZ Ordinance No:15-01 § 3 (adoption on page 2)
Existing Buildings
South Tucson, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit C (page 50). South Tucson, AZ Ordinance No:15-01 § 3 (adoption on page 2).
Other Building Codes
South Tucson, AZ also adopts the following codes:
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit D (page 52).
- The American National Standard (ICC/ANSI AII 7.1), 2009 edition.
- The National Electrical Code, 2011 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit F (page 58).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit G (page 60).
- The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit H (page 62).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition, with amendments mentioned in Exhibit I (page 67).
South Tucson, AZ Ordinance No:15-01 § 3 (adoption on page 2).
