Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Yuma, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices C, I, and J. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-015 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-016.
- The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices G, H, J, K, O, P, Q, and S. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-180 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-181.
- The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-170 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-171.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-090 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-091.
Helpful resources for Yuma, 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.
Yuma adopted the 2018 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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2021 IRC(Yuma, AZ Chapter 150: Building Regulations)
...Chapter 150: Building Regulations Section General Provisions 150-001 Distribution of copies of building permits 150-002 Housing Authority Building Advisory Board 150-008 Building Advisory Board Building Code 150-015 Adoption of the 2018 International Building Code 150-016 Amendments International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 150-018 Adoption of the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 150-019 Amendments International Energy Conservation Code 150-020 Adoption of 2009 International Energy Conservation Code 150-021 Amendments Adobe Building Code 150-030 Purpose 150-031 Scope 150-032 General construction techniques and standards 150-033 Burnt adobe masonry units 150-034 Electrical requirements 150-035 Plumbing Mechanical Code 150-045 Adoption of the 2018 International Mechanical Code 150-046 Amendments Plumbing Code 150-060 Adoption of the 2018 International Plumbing Code 150-061 Amendments 150-062 [Repealed] 150-063 Conflicts International Fuel Gas Code 150-065 Adoption of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code 150-066 [Repealed] 150-067 Amendments Electrical Code 150-075 [Repealed] 150-076 Adoption of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2020 Edition and 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions 150-077 Amendments 150-078 [Repealed] Housing Code 150-090 Adoption of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code 150-091 Amendments Sound Control Construction 150-120 Construction and application 150-121 Purpose 150-122 Limitation of applicability 150-123 Scope 150-124 Definitions 150-125 Exterior noise isolation standards 150-126 Airport noise and accident potential zones 150-127 Expansion of nonconforming use 150-128 Sound isolation construction 150-129 Field inspection of the completed building 150-130 Complaint alleging noncompliance 150-131 Field test procedures Contractor's Deposit Account 150-155 Purpose 150-156 Scope 150-157 How account operates 150-158 Deposit of monies Building Conservation 150-170 Adoption of the 2018 International Existing Building Code 150-171 Amendments Residential Advisory Board 150-175 Residential Advisory Board Residential Construction Code 150-180 Adoption of the 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 150-181 Amendments 150-182 Conflicts 150-999 Penalty Charter reference: Power of city to regulate land use, see Charter Art....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Yuma ? No
Citation: Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-181.
Municipal Code
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma/latest/yuma_az/0-0-0-42488Comments:
Comments
Yuma, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices G, H, J, K, O, P, Q, and S. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-180 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-181.
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.
Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC.
Yuma, AZ adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-090 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-091.
Commercial Building Code
Yuma adopted the 2018 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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See Amlegal(Yuma, AZ Municipal Code)
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Comments
Yuma, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices C, I, and J. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-015 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-016.
Existing Buildings
Yuma, AZ adopts the following codes:
- The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-170 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-171.
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix A. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-090 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-091.
Other Building Codes
Yuma, AZ also adopts the following codes:
- The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 edition. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-018 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-019.
- The International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-020 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-021.
- The International Mechanical Code, 2012 edition. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-045 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-046.
- The International Plumbing Code, 2012 edition, including appendices C, E, and F. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-060 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-061.
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-065 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-067.
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA-70), 2014 edition, and the International Electrical Code—administrative provisions, 2006 edition. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 150-076 (adoption) with amendments at § 150-077.
- The NFPA-1 Fire Code, 2018 edition, including Annexes A, B, D, and G. Yuma, AZ Muni. Code § 131-15 (adoption) with amendments at § 131-16.
