Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Thatcher, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.06 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.08 (adoption).
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.10 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Thatcher, 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.
Thatcher 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 Thatcher ? No
Comments:
No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.
Contacted Mike Payne, 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 |
Payne |
Mike |
Building Inspector |
mpayne@thatcher.az.gov |
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Comments
Thatcher, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.06 (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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.
Thatcher, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.10 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Thatcher 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
Thatcher, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption and amendments).
Existing Buildings
Thatcher, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.08 (adoption).
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.10 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Thatcher, AZ also adopts the following codes:
- The International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.02 (adoption and amendments).
- The National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.04 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.05 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.07 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition. Thatcher, AZ Muni. Code § 150.09 (adoption).