Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.

We contacted Chris Chiesl, St. Johns Community Development Director, who stated, "We use the same adopted codes as the county." Apache County PLRB Profile.

Apache County, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix C (Group U). Apache County, AZ County Code § 1A (adoption and amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices G and H. Apache County, AZ County Code § 1B (adoption and amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Apache County, AZ County Code § 1H (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for St. Johns, 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.

St. Johns 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for St. Johns ? No
Citation: Apache County, AZ County Code § 1B.
Municipal Code https://www.co.apache.az.us/wp- content/uploads/2015/06/BuildingSafetyOrdinance712015.pdf#page=6
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Apache County, AZ Design Criteria

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After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.

We contacted Chris Chiesl, St. Johns Community Development Director, who stated, "We use the same adopted codes as the county." Apache County PLRB Profile.

Apache County, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition, including Appendices G and H. Apache County, AZ County Code § 1B (adoption and 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.

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.

We contacted Chris Chiesl, St. Johns Community Development Director, who stated, "We use the same adopted codes as the county." Apache County PLRB Profile.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.

Apache County, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Apache County, AZ County Code § 1H (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

St. Johns 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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Comments

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.

We contacted Chris Chiesl, St. Johns Community Development Director, who stated, "We use the same adopted codes as the county." Apache County PLRB Profile.

Apache County, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition, including Appendix C (Group U). Apache County, AZ County Code § 1A (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

After researching, we were unable to locate the building code adoption ordinance.

We contacted Chris Chiesl, St. Johns Community Development Director, who stated, "We use the same adopted codes as the county." Apache County PLRB Profile.

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC.

Apache County, AZ also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Apache County, AZ County Code § 1H (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes