Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tombstone, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-1.
• The International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-1.
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-17.

Helpful resources for Tombstone, 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.

Tombstone adopted the 2006 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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2006 IRC(Tombstone, AZ 3-1-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES:)

...al residential Code and 2006 International building Code, published by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted as the building Codes of the...

2006 IRC(Tombstone, AZ 3-1-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES:)

...3-1-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES: The certain codes entitled 2006 international residential code and 2006 international building code, published by the International Code Council, are hereby adopted as the building codes of the city and made a part hereof as if said codes were specifically set forth in full herein; and at least three (3) copies of said codes shall be filed in the office of the city clerk and kept available for public use and inspection, as required by law....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Tombstone ? No
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the residential code amendments.

Contacted Michael McMillan, Building Inspector, (8/17/2020) who informed us that ice barriers are not required.

Government Officials

Comments

Tombstone, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-1.

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 2006 IRC.

Tombstone, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-17.

Commercial Building Code

Tombstone adopted the 2006 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 Amlegal(Tombstone, AZ Municipal Code)

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2006 IBC(Tombstone, AZ 3-1-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES:)

...3-1-1: ADOPTION OF Building CodeS:The certain Codes entitled 2006 international residential Code and 2006 international Building Code, published by...

Comments

Tombstone, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-1.

Existing Buildings

Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2006 IBC.

Tombstone, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition. Tombstone, AZ Muni. Code § 3-1-17.

Other Building Codes