Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Springerville, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition.
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition.

Springerville, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption). No amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Springerville, 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.

Springerville 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2015 IRC(Springerville, AZ 15.04.010 - Adoption.)

...That certain public documents known as "2015 International Building Code;" "2015 International Residential Code;" "2015 International Plumbing Code;" "2015 International Mechanical Code;" "2015 International Fire Code;" "2015 International Fuel Gas Code;" hereinafter referred to as "the code(s)," three copies of which are on file in the office of the...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Springerville ? No
Comments:

Climate and Geographic Design for Springerville, AZ

·         Elevation 7000

·         Weathering:  Moderate

·         Termite:  None to Slight

·         Winter Design Temp:  4 Degrees

·         Ice Barrier Underlayment Required:  No

·         Flood Hazards:  The NFIP as adopted by the Town of Springerville Council:  10/2/2007 and Administered by the Apache County Engineer

·         Air Freezing Index:  1500

·         Mean Annual Temp:  56 degrees

·         Wind Design:  Speed: 90 w/25 secondary gust. Exposure “B”

• Topographic effects:  YES

  ·         Balconies (exterior) and Decks: 40 PPSF

  ·         Seismic Design Category B

  ·         Frost Line Dept: 18” below finish grade (ie., footings, plumbing pipes, trenching

• SNOW LOADS

  ·         Required Roof Snow Load:  32 PPSF (4/12 pitch and HIGHER)

  ·         Required Ground Snow Load: 34 PPSF

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·         Required Roof Snow Load:  34 PPSF (UNDER 4/12 pitch)

·         Required Ground Snow Load:  36 PPSF

Comments

Springerville, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Springerville, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption). No amendments were located.

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 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Springerville 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Springerville, AZ 15.04.020 - Amendment to UBC—Americans with Disabilities Act.)

...Buildings and Facilities" declared a public record by Resolution No. 97-547, as applying to public entities, are adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the Uniform Building Code and made a part thereof as though fully set forth therein. Such standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations and are not required...

Comments

Springerville, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Springerville, AZ Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption). No amendments were located.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

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