Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Springdale, AR has adopted the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Springdale, AR Muni. Codes § 22-31 adoption and § 22-32 (amendments). Link to Arkansas Building Codes.

Helpful resources for Springdale, Arkansas include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Arkansas

Residential Building Code

Arkansas adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, Arkansas Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Springdale adopted the 2012 IRC, statewide. 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 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. III (2021 IRC)(Springdale, AR Sec. 46-52. - Fire marshal—Establishment of office.)

...The office of the fire marshal is hereby created. Whenever the words "fire official" are used in the fire prevention code adopted in this article, they shall mean the "fire chief," "fire marshal," or any "deputy fire marshals." The fire chief shall appoint the fire marshal in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. The fire chief...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Springdale ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Ed Stith, Plans Examiner for Springdale, AR confirmed it is not requird. (Per email dated 9/23/20.)

Commercial Building Code

Springdale adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide. 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 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. II (2021 IBC)(Springdale, AR Sec. 22-31. - Adoption.)

...A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the City of Springdale, being marked and designated as the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code for the City of Springdale, Arkansas; for the control of building...

Existing Buildings

Springdale, AR has adopted the 1991 Standard Existing Buildings Code. Springdale, AR Muni. Code § 22-246 (adoption).

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