Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
Chapter 15.04 - BUILDING CODES
Chapter 15.08 - ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 15.12 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE
Chapter 15.14 - ENERGY CODE
Chapter 15.16 - MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 15.18 - FUEL GAS CODE
Chapter 15.20 - PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 15.24 - RESERVED
The Pima County building code has the following purposes:
A. Regulate the site preparation and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within the jurisdiction;
B. Provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees;
C. Provide for a building codes advisory board of appeals and code committees; and
D. Provide for penalties for the violation of building codes.
(Ord. 2006-91 § 13 (part), 2006; Ord. 2003-70 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 1987-33 (part), 1987; Ord. 1983-73 (part), 1983)
A. The Pima County building code, codified in this chapter, adopts by reference the 2018 International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., Country Club Hills, IL, in 2017, as amended by the local amendments attached to and incorporated into Ordinance 2018-30 as Exhibit A together with the following national and international codes:
1. The 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, as amended by Exhibit H attached to Ordinance 2018-30;
2. The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code as amended by Exhibit F attached to Ordinance 2018-30 (See Chapter 15.18);
3. The 2018 International Plumbing Code, as amended by Exhibit E attached to Ordinance 2018-30 (See Chapter 15.20);
4. The 2018 International Mechanical Code, as amended by Exhibit D attached to Ordinance 2018-30 (See Chapter 15.16);
5. The 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as amended by Exhibit C to Ordinance 2018-30 (See Chapter 15.08);
6. The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as amended by Exhibit G attached to Ordinance 2018-30 (See Chapter 15.14);
7. The 2018 International Residential Code, as amended by Exhibit B attached to Ordinance 2018-30 and Appendix T to the International Residential Code, as amended by Exhibit A attached to Ordinance 2018-39.
8. The following provisions of the 1998 American National Standard Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, published by the International Code Council, February 1998, as amended by the local amendments attached to and incorporated into Ordinance 2002-2 as Exhibit A, as amended by Ordinances 2002-66 and 2002-72: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3, Sections 301.1, 303.1, 303.2, 303.3, 308.1, 308.2.1, 308.3.1 and 309.3 only; Chapter 4, Sections 401.1, 402.1, 402.2, 403.5, 404.1, 404.2.5, and 404.2.7 only; Chapter 6, Sections 604.5, 607.4, 609.4 and Section 610 only; Chapter 10, Sections 1001.01, 1003.1,1003.2, 1003.3, 1003.4, 1003.5, 1003.9 and 1003.11.2 only. Unless otherwise specifically indicated in Exhibit A to Ordinance 2002-2 as amended by Ordinances 2002-66 and 2002-72, adoption of a particular section of the said Code shall include adoption of all subsections thereof;
9. The 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as amended by Exhibit I attached to Ordinance 2018-30. The 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code applies only to areas designated Rural Forest Village under the Pima County Comprehensive Plan and areas encircled thereby;
10. The 2018 International Existing Building Code, as amended by Exhibit J attached to Ordinance 2018-30;
11. The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as amended by Exhibit K attached to Ordinance 2018-30;
B. The Pima County building code incorporates the following local ordinances and codes into the building code by reference:
1. The International Building Code Appendix F: Noise level reduction design and construction standards, Attached as Exhibit A to Ordinance 2008-119.
2. The 2012 City of Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code, attached as Exhibit A to Ordinance 2012-14 (See Chapter 15.12).
(Ord. 2018-39 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2018-30 § 12 (part), 2018: Ord. 2012-34 § 11 (part), 2012: Ord. 2008-119 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2007-106 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2006-91 § 13 (part), 2006; Ord. 2005-12 § 7 (part), 2005; Ord. 2004-99 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2003-71 § 6, 2003; Ord. 2003-70 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 2002-72 § 3, 2002; Ord. 2002-2 § 3, 2002; Ord. 2001-75 § 10, 2001; Ord. 2001-10 § 1 (part), 2001; Ord. 1999-26 § 2, 1999; Ord. 1999-25 § 2, 1999; Ord. 1996-82 § 3 (part), 1996; Ord. 1995-98 §§ 1, 2 (part), 3 (part), 4 (part), 5 (part), 1996; Ord. 1994-65 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1992-32 § 2 (part), 1992; Ord. 1991-89 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1989-78 § 5, 1989: Ord. 1988-165 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1987-33 (part), 1987; Ord. 1986-217 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1986-69, 1986; Ord. 1983-73 (part), 1983)
Three copies of the Pima County building code are kept on file by the clerk of the board of supervisors and available for public inspection during regular working hours at Development Services, 201 N. Stone Avenue.
(Ord. 2012-34 § 11 (part), 2012: Ord. 1990-108 § 2, 1990: Ord. 1987-33 (part), 1987; Ord. 1983-73 (part), 1983; A.R.S. Section 11-864)
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