TA2022001 BOS REPORT.PDF

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Report to the Board of Supervisors 
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
Board Hearing Date: 
August 17, 2022 
 
Case #/Title:   
 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions and Addenda      
 
Supervisor District: 
All 
 
Initiator:  
Staff  
 
Request: 
Text Amendment to the Maricopa County Local Additions & 
Addenda to adopt and amend the following construction 
safety codes: 2018 International Building Code, 2018 
International Residential Code, 2018 International Plumbing 
Code, 
2018 
International 
Mechanical 
Code, 
2018 
International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 International Green Code 
(voluntary), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code 
(voluntary), 2018 International Existing Building Code, and 
2017 National Electric Code.  These codes with amendments 
become effective 30 days after BOS approval with a grace 
period through 30 December 2022 before mandating new 
codes. 
 
EROP: 
This item is being processed through the County’s Enhanced 
Regulatory Outreach Program (EROP). Staff held two 
stakeholder meetings on March 2, 2022 and June 27, 2022. 
This matter was most recently discussed and initiated at a 
BCAB meeting on July 12, 2022.  
 
Municipal Comments: 
No written comments to date  
 
Support/Opposition: 
Fire Marshals from several fire districts have spoken in favor of 
the proposed adoption as the new codes align with the 2018 
IFC that they currently enforce. 
 
Several developers have requested and been granted 
building code modifications to use the newer codes because 
newer technologies are addressed where they are not in the 
currently adopted codes. 
Additional 
Comments: 
There is no known opposition to TA2022001. Post BCAB 
recommendation refinements have been made to the BCAB 
recommendation with the proposed changed attached with 
this report.

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Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the 
recommended amendments to the Local Additional and 
Addenda.  
 
BCAB 
 
Recommendation: 
On 7/12/22, the Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB) voted 
3-0 to initiate and recommend approval of TA2022001.  
 
Presented by: 
 
Mark Sipes PE, SE, CBO, Chief Building Official  
Reviewed by: 
 
Tom Ellsworth, AICP, Planning Director    
 
Attachments: 
 
Draft version of Local Additions & Addenda (36 pages) 
 
 
Fee Schedule Attachment (8 pages) 
 
 
EROP Notices (9 pages)

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Maricopa County 
Local Additions & Addenda 
 
Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
19 September 2022 
TA2022001

MARICOPA COUNTY LOCAL ADDITIONS AND ADDENDA 
SECTION 1 – Purpose and Title 
 
 
Table of Contents 
 
SECTION 1 – PURPOSE AND TITLE 
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Purpose 
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Title 
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C 
Separability 
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D 
Amendment 
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E 
Revocation 
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SECTION 2 – ADOPTED NATIONAL CODES AND AMENDMENTS 
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2018 International Building Code 
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2018 International Residential Code 
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2018 International Mechanical Code 
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2018 International Plumbing Code 
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2017 National Electrical Code 
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2018 International Fuel Gas Code 
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2018 International Green Construction Code (Voluntary) 
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2018 International Energy Conservation Code (Voluntary) 
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2018 International Existing Building Code 
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MARICOPA COUNTY LOCAL ADDITIONS AND ADDENDA 
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TAB A:  PURPOSE 
The purpose of this code document is to provide all local additions, amendments, and addenda to 
the adopted national building codes in one location. 
TAB B:  TITLE 
This document shall be referred to and known as “Local Additions and Addenda”. 
TAB C:  SEPARABILITY 
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason 
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such 
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 
TAB D:  AMENDMENT 
This document may be amended from time to time. It may be amended by simple motion of 
the Board of Supervisors, provided all state required legal advertising for amending a Building 
Code has been satisfied. Staff may correct typographical errors and/or reformat this 
document without being considered an amendment. 
TAB E:  REVOCATION 
This document shall abolish, replace, and/or supersede any previous amendments, changes or 
additions to the national codes previously approved by Maricopa County.

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TAB F:  International Building Code (IBC) 
[A] 101.1 Title.  These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of [NAME OF 
JURISDICTION] Maricopa County, and hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
[A] 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the International Plumbing Code shall apply to the 
installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, 
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all 
aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal 
Plumbing Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems. 
 
[A] 101.4.4 Property Maintenance Reserved. The provisions of the International Property 
Maintenance Code shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, 
ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators 
and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures 
[A] 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, as amended, 
shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. The 
application and use of this code is voluntary. 
 
SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
DEPARTMENT 
[A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of Building Safety is 
hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The 
Code Enforcement Agency created under the building code shall be defined in Maricopa 
County as the Planning and Development Department. This Planning and Development 
Department is charged by the Board of Supervisors to implement the building code and 
other pertinent laws, ordinances and/or regulations through the County’s One Stop Shop 
Program. 
 
[A] 103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of 
the jurisdiction. The authority and responsibility for administration and enforcement of this code is 
hereby assigned to the Director of the Planning & Development Department. The Director may 
designate a person or persons to fulfill these duties. 
 
SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWER OF BUILDING OFFICIAL 
[A] 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision 
required in flood hazard areas as established by Section 1612.3 nor the Floodplain Regulations for 
Maricopa County unless a determination has been made that: a variance has been issued as 
specified in the Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County.

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1. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, 
configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of Section 1612 
inappropriate. 
2. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by 
rendering the lot undevelopable. 
3. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, 
additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization 
of the public, or conflict with existing laws or ordinances. 
4. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the 
flood hazard. 
5. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the design 
flood elevation and the elevation to which the building is to be built, stating that the cost of flood 
insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor 
elevation, and stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life 
and property. 
 
SECTION 105 PERMITS 
[A]105.1.1 Annual Facility Permit. Instead of an individual permit for each alteration to an 
already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the building official is 
authorized to issue an annual permit upon application therefor to any person, firm or 
corporation regularly employing one or more qualified tradepersons in the building, structure or 
on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit. The Annual Facilities Permit 
is an administrative system intended to simplify the permitting and inspection process for 
qualified facilities by allowing inspectors or designated plan review staff to review plans and 
maintaining inspectors familiar with the construction history of such facilities.  A qualified facility 
electing to participate in this program are exempt from the requirement to obtain individual 
permits for the work regulated by this code when such work does not increase the floor area, 
does not constitute a change of use or occupancy classification, and is performed on existing 
buildings, structures, and utilities associated with that qualified facility. This alternative permit 
process shall not exempt compliance with the technical requirements of this code, the technical 
codes, or with other County, State, or Federal laws, nor exempt work from inspection prior to 
concealment. 
 
[A]105.1.2 Annual permit records. The person agent to whom an annual permit is issued shall 
keep a detailed record of alterations made under such annual permit. The building official shall have 
access to such records at all times or such records shall be filed with the building official as 
designated. 
 
[A]105.1.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms apply: 
 
AGENT: An architect or engineer registered in the State of Arizona and who is 
responsible for complying with the substantive provisions of this Chapter. The agent, as 
authorized by rules established by the Arizona Board of Technical Registration, shall 
assure work has been performed in accordance with this code and the technical codes.

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QUALIFIED FACILITY: A firm, corporation, or political entity engaged in 
manufacturing, processing, service, or property management that occupies and controls 
specialized buildings and building service equipment to the extent that full-time personnel 
are required to manage, operate, or maintain such buildings and equipment in 
compliance with all the provisions of this code and the technical codes. 
 
[A]105.1.4 Annual Facility Permit Transferability.  An Annual Facility Permit is not 
transferable 
 
[A]105.1.5 Annual Facility Permit Renewal. An Annual Facilities Permit may be 
renewed every twelve (12) months by payment of a renewal fee as set forth in the Maricopa 
County Schedule of Fees. Additional hourly charges will be assessed for each work project. 
Renewal fees shall be due and payable prior to the permit expiration date, or a new initial 
application shall be required. Work performed after the permit expiration date shall be in 
violation of this code and subject to penalty. 
 
[A]105.1.6 Annual Facility Permit Operation. The agent shall notify the Building Official 
or his/her designee prior to the start of any work involving alteration of the building structure 
system, alteration of any fire-resistive wall, floor, or ceiling assembly, alteration of any fire 
corridor system, or installation of any structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical work 
intended to be enclosed or concealed. The Building Official shall determine the nature and 
extent of plan reviews and/or inspections required. Maricopa County shall invoice the Qualified 
Facility and the Qualified Facility shall pay for the professional services rendered as set forth in 
the Maricopa County Schedule of Fees. 
 
[A]105.1.7 Annual Facility Permit Records. The agent shall keep a detailed record of 
alterations made under an Annual Facilities Permit. The building official shall have access to 
such records at all times or such records shall be filed with the building official as designated. 
 
[A] 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be 
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of 
this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the 
following: 
 
Building: 
 
1. Temporary motion picture, television, seasonal celebration and theater stage sets and 
scenery. Associated bleachers and grandstands are not included in this exception. 
2. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 Occupancy that are not greater 
than 5,000 gallons and installed entirely above ground. Barriers shall be installed in 
accordance with Section 3109. 
3. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes. 
4. Swings or other playground equipment accessory to detached one-and-two family 
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5. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 
(1753 mm) inches in height. 
6. Ground or roof supported structures, such as radio and television antenna towers and 
flagpoles which do not exceed 200 pounds (90 kg) in weight or 45 feet (13,700 mm) in 
height above the ground surface. 
7. Roof replacement or re-roof with the same type of material as the original roofing. 
8. Installation of a non-structural weatherproof exterior covering over an existing 
weatherproof covering on an existing structure so long as the new covering will not affect 
the fire resistive classification of the existing structure. 
9. Minor repair or replacement in kind of non-structural components such as glass or glazing 
materials, sash, doors and hardware, patching walls or ceilings and replacing pieces of 
siding, soffits or facia.  
10. Structures erected pursuant to an approved Temporary Use Permit shall not require a 
building permit if standing for a period not to exceed 96 contiguous hours. The 
responsible party shall provide documentation, as specified in the Temporary Use Permit 
that said structures were erected and maintained subject to all applicable building safety 
codes and manufacturer’s specifications. The documentation shall be provided to the 
Department within two working days following the end of the special event to be filed 
with the Temporary Use Permit. Failure to provide the required documents will render 
the Temporary Use Permit null and void and constitute a zoning violation in accordance 
with Chapter 15 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 
11. A building permit shall not be required for a building or structure that was existing, or 
any use of land that was lawfully existing, as of January 1, 2000 or as of the effective 
date of subsequent amendments to this regulation provided there are no visible signs of 
defects or unsafe conditions. When verification is required by the Building Official a 
Certificate of Observable Compliance from a third-party Registered Architect or Structural 
Engineer must be submitted. 
12. A building permit shall not be required for a roadway gate within a private road easement. 
However, a building permit shall be required for gates within private street tracts of a 
platted subdivision. A Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) permit 
shall be required for gates within public rights-of-way. 
 
Electrical: 
 
1. Repair or replacement of motors 50 HP or less, transformers 45 kVA or less, or fixed 
approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. 
2. Temporary decorative lighting approved and identified for cord and plug connection. 
3. Repair or replacement in kind of any switch, other than a service disconnect, receptacle, 
contactor, control device or other utilization equipment rated 60 amperes or less. 
4. Replacement in kind of any circuit breaker or fuse other than a service disconnect rated 
200 amperes or less. 
5. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for 
signs or gas tube systems (neon). 
6. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.

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7. Temporary wiring for theaters, motion picture and television studios, performance areas, 
and similar locations where not accessible to the general public. 
8. Class 2 and Class 3 control and signal circuits not essential for safety to human life. 
9. Installation, repair or replacement of electrical systems and components within 
machinery or equipment which is not defined by this Code as building service equipment. 
 
Mechanical: 
 
1. Repair or replacement in kind of refrigeration units not over 5 tons of refrigeration 
capacity when located outdoors, in the same location and equal to or less than the weight 
of that which is replaced. 
 
Plumbing: 
 
1. Replacement of water closets, valves or fixtures with new valves or fixtures complying 
with the water conservation requirements of this code. 
2. Replacement in kind of an existing storage tank water heater in one-and-two family 
dwellings when the work is performed by a licensed contractor. This exception does not 
apply to instant-hot on-demand type water heaters of any size.  
 
[A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site 
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work 
authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after 
the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or 
more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be 
requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 
 
A permit may be renewed within one year of expiration provided that no change in ownership 
or engineer/architect of record has occurred. Renewal after expiration for more than one year 
shall not be permitted. Any such permit shall be deemed to be revoked and a new permit must 
be issued. 
 
The design and construction of structures located within the unincorporated areas of Maricopa 
County shall comport to the codes in effect at the time of permit application, provided the 
specific permit remains valid, regardless of whether or not the County adopts subsequent codes. 
When approved by the Building Official, utility-scale solar generating facilities in which permit 
applications have been submitted, the design and construction may continue to utilize the codes 
in effect at the time of initial permit application, regardless of the number of permits required 
to complete the project, provided that: 
1) All construction is covered by an issued permit,  
2) Any permits issued for construction remain valid, and  
3) Continuous construction takes place until the facility is commissioned for commercial 
service and the facility receives final inspection. Once the above conditions have been 
met, subsequent construction activity shall comply with the codes in effect at the time of

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the subsequent permit applications. Further, should a permit lapse, the work 
contemplated by the permit shall be subject to a new permit application and shall 
comport to the codes in effect at the time the new permit application is submitted. For 
purposes of this section, the term “Utility-Scale” shall be as defined by the Maricopa 
County Zoning Ordinance. 
 
 [A] 105.5.1  Standard Plan Expiration. 
Standard plans shall expire upon the jurisdictional adoption of a new code cycle. 
 
[A] 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and 
plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in 
accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.  See attached 
Fee Schedule. 
 
[A] 110.1 Inspections:  
 
DELETE 110.3.8 Energy efficiency inspections. 
 
[A] 110.5.1 Permit Holder Responsibilities:  It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder to: 
 
1. Submit requests for all required inspections.  
2. Identify with stakes or other means the subject property corners. 
3. Designate property lines prior to the inspection so Inspector can verify setbacks 
4. Post the permit. 
5. Provide a copy of the permit and approved plans on the site. 
6. Provide access to the site. 
7. Have someone at the site during the inspection. 
8. Post project street address numbers visible from the adjoining access road. 
 
Failure to complete the above shall result in no inspection at the time and an assessment of a re-
inspection fee. A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verify that the 
building/structure is located in accordance with the approved plans. 
 
Partial Inspections: Partial inspections may be requested and conducted when necessary due 
to common construction practices. If a partial inspection is approved, documentation shall be 
maintained during construction that identifies what segments of work have obtained what 
types of partial inspection approval. 
 
Re-inspections: Re-inspection fees shall apply when:  
1. Property lines have not been designated as required.  
2. The permit is not posted or available on the work site.  
3. Approved plans are not readily available to the inspector on the site.  
4. There is no access on the date for which the inspection is requested.  
5. Work is not ready for inspection.  
6. Work has been covered.

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7. Late cancellation.  
8. There is a deviation from plans significant enough to require approval of revised plans.  
9. Previous inspection correction list not complete. 
 
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall follow the same procedures required for an inspection 
after paying a re-inspection fee.  
  
 
Section 111 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 
The purpose of a Certificate of Occupancy is to ensure that all department, Fire Jurisdiction, plan and 
safety inspection requirements have been met and the building has been deemed safe for occupancy 
and use. A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all permits. 
 
Exceptions:   
 
1. Permits issued over the counter.  
2. Minor permits  
3. Structures that will not be occupied.      
4. Work exempt from permits in accordance with 105.2 
 
[A] 111.1.1 Certificate of Completion: Upon request, a Certificate of Completion may be issued 
for all other permits, after all required inspections have been approved.    
 
[A] 111.3 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy: The building official is authorized to issue a 
temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, 
provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time 
period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. A Temporary Certificate of 
Occupancy may be issued prior to the completion of all work covered by the permit, with the 
concurrence of all impacted department approvals, TCO acknowledgement has been signed, 
appropriate fees are paid and all safety inspections have been scheduled, conducted and approved. 
Bonding, if required, shall be provided in accordance with the direction of the Building Official prior to 
issuance of a Temporary Certificate. During Temporary Occupancy, all incomplete portions not 
covered under the TCO shall be made to remain safe at all times. 
 
Section 112 Service Utilities 
Permanent Utility Authorization: Permanent utility approval shall not be authorized until after a 
permanent Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. Said authorization to the utility company shall 
include a copy of the letter of utility approval. 
 
Exception: Temporary electrical power for construction of a permitted project or for testing. 
Temporary Gas clearances will not be approved unless required by Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction 
for testing.

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SECTION 113 Board of Appeals 
 
[A]113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made 
by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is 
hereby created a board of appeals called the Building Code Advisory Board (hereinafter called “BCAB” 
or “the board”). The board of appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority Board 
of Supervisors and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall and be comprised of members as 
prescribed in A.R.S. 11-862, adopt bylaws, and conduct business pursuant to the statute. adopt rules 
of procedure for conducting its business. 
 
SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS 
 
[A]114.4 Violation penalties.  Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply 
with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or 
structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of 
a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as 
prescribed by law. Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work 
on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the 
necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the Building Official that shall be in addition 
to the required permit fees. Said fee to be the building permit fee doubled. 
 
 
SECTION 117 NOISE LEVEL REDUCTION 
 
117.1 General. Any building within the vicinity of a military airport or ancillary military 
facility as defined by State Statute shall have a noise level reduction incorporated in the 
design and construction of any residential building or portions of buildings where the public 
is received, office areas and where normal noise level is low for first occupancy, including 
libraries, schools and churches, pursuant to building permits issued after December 31, 
2001 in order to achieve a maximum interior noise level of forty-five decibels in areas 
within noise contours described in Section 1010. of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. 
All residential buildings in territory in the vicinity of a military airport but outside the noise 
contours as described in this section shall be constructed with a minimum of R18 exterior 
wall assembly, a minimum of R30 roof and ceiling assembly, dual-glazed windows and solid 
wood, foam-filled fiberglass or metal doors to the exterior or, if the specified building 
standards are not met, the County may approve as an alternative, a certification by an 
architect or engineer registered pursuant to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 1 to achieve a 
maximum interior noise level of forty-five decibels at the time of final construction 
 
Section 308 INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I 
 
[A] 308.2 Institutional Group I-1. Institutional Group I-1 occupancy shall include 
buildings, structures or portions thereof for more than 16 10 persons, excluding including 
live-in staff, who reside on a 24- hour basis in a supervised environment and receive

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custodial care. Buildings of Group I-1 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions 
specified in Section 308.2.1 or 308.2.2. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the 
following: 
 
Alcohol and drug centers  
Assisted living centers  
Congregate care facilities  
Convalescent facilities  
Group homes AKA Community Residence 
Halfway houses 
Residential board and custodial care facilities Social 
rehabilitation facilities 
 
[A] 308.2.3 Six to 16 10 Persons Receiving Care. A facility such as above, housing not 
fewer than six and not more than 16 10 persons receiving such custodial care shall be 
classified as Group R-4 or I-1 depending on the level of care provided. except as provided 
for assisted living homes. 
 
Section 310 RESIDENTIAL GROUP R 
 
310.5 Residential Group R-4. Residential Group R-4 occupancy shall include buildings, structures 
or portions thereof for more than five six but not more than 16 10 persons, excluding including live-in 
staff, who reside on a 24-hour basis in a supervised residential environment and receive custodial 
care. Buildings of Group R-4 shall be classified as one of the occupancy conditions specified in Section 
310.5.1 or 310.5.2. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 
Alcohol and drug centers 
Assisted living facilities 
Congregate care facilities 
Group homes AKA Community Residences 
Halfway houses 
Residential board and care facilities 
Social rehabilitation facilities 
Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3, except 
as otherwise provided for in this code. 
 
SECTION 901 GENERAL 
 
901.1Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall specify where fire protection and life safety systems 
are required and shall apply to the design, installation and operation of fire protection systems. be 
determined by the Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction and Chapter 9 of their adopted Fire Code.

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SECTION 1609 WIND LOADS 
 
Amend Section 1609.1.1 to add Exception 7: 
 
Exceptions:  
7. A net force coefficient, Cf = 1.2, and Load Case A only, may be used to develop design wind 
loads on solid freestanding walls with a top-of-wall elevation not greater than 7 feet above the 
lowest adjacent grade within a horizontal distance equal to the wall height on either side of the 
wall.  
 
1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas. To establish flood hazard areas, the applicable 
governing authority shall adopt a flood hazard map and supporting data. The flood hazard 
map shall include, at a minimum, areas of special flood hazard as identified by the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency in an engineering report entitled “The Flood Insurance Study for [INSERT 
NAME OF JURISDICTION],” [INSERT DATE OF ISSUANCE], as amended or revised with the 
accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM) and 
related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. The adopted flood hazard map and 
supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.  The areas 
of special flood hazard identified by FEMA in a scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood 
Insurance Study (FIS) for Maricopa County, Arizona and incorporated areas" dated September 30, 
2005, with accompanying FIRMs and FBFMs dated September 30, 2005, and all subsequent 
amendments and/or revisions, are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this 
chapter.  
 
SECTION 1907 MINIMUM SLAB PROVISIONS 
 
1907.2 Post Tension Concrete Slab Post-tensioned slabs on ground. All post-tensioned 
slabs on ground shall be permanently stamped, marked or otherwise identified in a 
conspicuous location indicating the slab is a post-tensioned slab. Conspicuous locations 
include, but are not limited to, entrance porches, slabs at garage doors or patio slabs. 
 
SECTION 3109 BARRIERS FOR SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS 
 
3109.1 General. The design and construction of barriers for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs 
shall comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. this section. 
3109.1.1 Scope. The provisions of this section apply to the design and construction of barriers for 
swimming pools located on the premises of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. 
 
3109.2 Standards of Quality. In addition to the other requirements of this code, safety covers for 
pools and spas shall meet the requirements for pool and spa safety covers as listed below. The standard 
listed below is a recognized standard. 
 
ASTM F 1346, Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling 
Requirement for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs

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SECTION 3109.3 – DEFINITIONS 
For the purpose of this section, certain terms, words and phrases are defined as follows: 
 
ABOVEGROUND/ON-GROUND POOL. See definition of “swimming pool.” 
 
BARRIER is a fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof that completely surrounds 
the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. 
 
GRADE is the underlying surface, such as earth or a walking surface. 
 
HOT TUB. See definition of “spa, non-self-contained” and “spa, self-contained.” 
 
IN-GROUND POOL. See definition of “swimming pool.” 
 
SEPARATION FENCE is a barrier that separates all doors of a dwelling unit with direct 
access to a swimming pool from the swimming pool. 
 
SPA, NONSELF-CONTAINED is a hydro massage pool or tub for recreational or 
therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, designed for immersion of users and 
usually having a filter, heater and motor-driven blower. It may be installed indoors or 
outdoors, on the ground or on a supporting structure, or in the ground or in a 
supporting structure. A non-self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and 
contains water over 24 inches (610mm) deep. 
 
SPA, SELF-CONTAINED is a continuous-duty appliance in which all control, water- 
heating and water-circulating equipment is an integral part of the product, located entirely 
under the spa skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains 
water over 18 inches deep. 
SWIMMING POOL is any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that 
contains water over 18 inches deep and/or wider than 8 feet at any point. This includes 
in-ground, aboveground and on-ground swimming pools, and fixed-in-place wading pools. 
This does not include decorative fountains that contain water less than 12 inches deep. 
 
SWIMMING POOL, INDOOR is a swimming pool that is totally contained within 
a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure. 
 
SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR is any swimming pool that is not an indoor pool. 
 
SECTION 3109.4 – REQUIREMENTS 
 
3109.4.1 Outdoor Swimming Pool. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with 
a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling with 
water. The barrier shall comply with the following:

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1. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of 
the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance 
between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on 
the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum 
vertical clearance at the bottom of the barrier may be increased to 4 inches (102 
mm) when grade is a solid surface such as a concrete deck, or when the barrier is 
mounted on the top of the aboveground pool structure. When barriers have 
horizontal members spaced less than 54 inches apart, the horizontal members shall 
be placed on the pool side of the barrier. Any decorative design work on the side 
away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations or cutouts, which 
render the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited. 
2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 1 ¾”sphere (44.5mm).  
 
EXCEPTIONS: 
1. For fencing composed of vertical and horizontal members, the spacing between 
vertical members may be increased up to 4 inches (102 mm) when the distance 
between the tops of horizontal members is 54 inches or more. 
2. Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 gauge and the opening shall 
not allow the passage of a 1 ¾-inch-diameter (44.5) sphere. 
3. Mesh Fencing material, other than chain link, shall be meet ASTM F2286 Standard Design 
and Performance Specifications for Mesh Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas: 
a. Minimum barrier height shall be 60 inches 
b. The positive attachment of all parts are made with hardware that is appropriate 
to the performance test requirements and requires a tool to remove. 
c. Maximum 1” clearance from bottom of fencing material to deck or grade. 
d. Vertical posts need to be tubular steel or equal or part of the listed assembly with 
spacing of no more than 40 inches apart. All posts must be securely fastened to 
the deck or surrounding surface. 
e. Must display a factory created label stating the fencing “Meets ASTM F2286”. 
4. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1 through 3. Pedestrian 
access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Where the 
release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 
mm) from the bottom of the gate, (1) the release mechanism shall be located on 
the pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, 
and (2) the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than ½ inch (12.7 
mm) within 18 inches (457 mm) of the release mechanism. Pedestrian gates 
shall swing away from the pool. Any gates other than pedestrian access gates 
shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at 
all times when not in use. 
5. Where a wall of a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy dwelling unit serves as part of 
the barrier and contains door openings between the dwelling unit and the outdoor 
swimming pool that provide direct access to the pool, a separation fence meeting 
the requirements of Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Section 3109.4 shall be provided.

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EXCEPTIONS: When approved by the Building Official, one the following may be used: 
1. Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct access to the 
pool with the release mechanism located a minimum of 54 inches (1372 mm) above 
the floor. 
2. An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound 
continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within seven seconds after the door and its 
screen, if present, are opened, and be capable of providing a sound pressure level of 
not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet (3048 mm).  The alarm shall 
automatically reset under all conditions.  The alarm system shall be equipped with a 
manual means such a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a 
single opening. Such deactivation shall last no longer than 15 seconds. The 
deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold 
of the door. 
3. Other means of protection may be acceptable so long as the degree of 
protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices 
described above. 
4. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is 
mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, 
then (1) the ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to 
prevent access or (2) the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets 
the requirements of Items 1 through 5. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked 
or removed, any opening created shall be protected by a barrier complying with 
Items 1 through 5. 
 
3109.4.2 Indoor Swimming Pool. For an indoor swimming pool, protection shall comply 
with the requirements of Section 3109.4.1. 
 
3109.4.3 Spas and Hot Tubs. For a non-self-contained and self-contained spa or hot tub 
protection shall comply with the requirements of Section 3109.4.1. 
 
EXCEPTION: A self-contained spa or hot tub equipped with a listed safety cover shall be 
exempt from the requirements of Section 3109.4.1.

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SECTION 3115 INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS 
(From 2021 IBC) 
 
3115.1 General. The provisions of Section 3115 and other applicable sections of this code shall 
apply to intermodal shipping containers that are repurposed for use as buildings or structures, or as a 
part of buildings or structures.  
Exceptions:  
1. Intermodal shipping containers previously approved as existing relocatable buildings 
complying with Chapter 14 of the International Existing Building Code.  
2. Stationary storage battery arrays located in intermodal shipping containers complying 
with Chapter 12 of the International Fire Code.  
3. Intermodal shipping containers that are listed as equipment complying with the 
standard for equipment, such as air chillers, engine generators, modular data centers, 
and other similar equipment.  
4. Intermodal shipping containers housing or supporting experimental equipment are 
exempt from the requirements of Section 3115, provided that they comply with all of 
the following:  
4.1. Such units shall be single stand-alone units supported at grade level and 
used only for occupancies as specified under Risk Category I in Table 1604.5.  
4.2. Such units are located a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) from adjacent 
structures, and are not connected to a fuel gas system or fuel gas utility.  
4.3. In hurricane-prone regions and flood hazard areas, such units are designed 
in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 16.  
 
3115.2 Construction documents. The construction documents shall contain information to verify 
the dimensions and establish the physical properties of the steel components and wood floor 
components of the intermodal shipping container, in addition to the information required by Sections 
107 and 1603. 
 
3115.3 Intermodal shipping container information. Intermodal shipping and verified by 
an approved agency. A report of the verification process and findings shall be provided to the 
building owner.  
1. Manufacturer’s name or identification number.  
2. Date manufactured.  
3. Safety approval number.  
4. Identification number.  
5. Maximum operating gross mass or weight (kg) (lbs).  
6. Allowable stacking load for 1.8G (kg) (lbs).  
7. Transverse racking test force (Newtons).  
8. Valid maintenance examination date.  
Where approved by the building official, the markings and existing data plate are permitted to 
be removed from the intermodal shipping containers before they are repurposed for use as 
buildings or structures or as a part of buildings or structures. containers shall bear an existing 
data plate containing the following information as required by ISO 6346

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3115.4 Protection against decay and termites. Wood structural floors of intermodal shipping 
containers shall be protected from decay and termites in accordance with the applicable provisions of 
Section 2304.12.1.1.  
 
3115.5 Under-floor ventilation. The space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth 
under any intermodal shipping container, except spaces occupied by basements and cellars, shall be 
provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 1202.4.  
 
3115.6 Roof assemblies. Intermodal shipping container roof assemblies shall comply with the 
applicable requirements of Chapter 15.  
Exception: Single-unit, stand-alone intermodal shipping containers not attached to, or stacked 
vertically over, other intermodal shipping containers, buildings or structures. 
 
3115.7 Joints and voids. Joints and voids that create concealed spaces between connected 
or stacked intermodal shipping containers at fire resistance-rated walls, floor or floor/ceiling 
assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fire-
resistant joint system in accordance with Section 715.  
 
3115.8 Structural. Intermodal shipping containers that conform to ISO 1496-1 and are repurposed 
for use as buildings or structures, or as a part of buildings or structures, shall be designed in 
accordance with Chapter 16 and this section.  
 
3115.8.1 Foundations. Intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as a permanent building 
or structure shall be supported on foundations or other supporting structures designed and 
constructed in accordance with Chapters 16 through 23. 
 
3115.8.1.1 Anchorage. Intermodal shipping containers shall be anchored to foundations or other 
supporting structures as necessary to provide a continuous load path for all applicable design and 
environmental loads in accordance with Chapter 16.  
3115.8.2 Welds. New welds and connections shall be equal to or greater than the original 
connections. 
 
3115.8.3 Structural design. The structural design for the intermodal shipping containers 
repurposed for use as a building or structure, or as part of a building or structure, shall comply with 
Section 3115.8.4 or 3115.8.5.  
 
3115.8.4 Detailed design procedure. A structural analysis meeting the requirements of this 
section shall be provided to the building official to demonstrate the structural adequacy of the 
intermodal shipping containers. Exception: Intermodal shipping containers designed in accordance 
with Section 3115.8.5.  
 
3115.8.4.1 Material properties. Structural material properties for existing intermodal shipping 
container steel components shall be established by material testing where the steel grade and 
composition cannot be identified by the manufacturer’s designation as to manufacture and mill test.

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3115.8.4.2 Seismic design parameters. The seismic force-resisting system shall be designed and 
detailed in accordance with one of the following:  
1. Where all or portions of the corrugated steel container sides are considered to be the 
seismic force-resisting system, design and detailing shall be in accordance with the ASCE 7, 
Table 12.2-1 requirements for light-frame bearing-wall systems with shear panels of all other 
materials.  
2. Where portions of the corrugated steel container sides are retained, but are not considered 
to be the seismic force-resisting system, an independent seismic force-resisting system shall be 
selected, designed and detailed in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1.  
3. Where portions of the corrugated steel container sides are retained and integrated into a 
seismic forceresisting system other than as permitted by Item 1, seismic design parameters 
shall be developed from testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.11 and ASCE 7, 
Section 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2.  
 
3115.8.4.3 Allowable shear value. The allowable shear values for the intermodal shipping 
container corrugated steel sheet panel side walls and end walls shall be demonstrated by 
testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.11. Where penetrations are made in the 
side walls or end walls designated as part of the lateral force-resisting system, the 
penetrations shall be substantiated by rational analysis.  
 
3115.8.5 Simplified structural design of single-unit containers. Single-unit intermodal shipping 
containers conforming to the limitations of Section 3115.8.5.1 shall be permitted to be designed in 
accordance with the simplified structural design provisions of Section 3115.8.5.2.  
3115.8.5.1 Limitations.  
The use of Section 3115.8.5 is subject to the following limitations:  
1. The intermodal shipping container shall be a single-unit, stand-alone unit supported on 
a foundation and shall not be in contact with or supporting any other shipping container 
or other structure.  
2. The intermodal shipping container top and bottom rails, corner castings, and columns 
or any portion thereof shall not be notched, cut, or removed in any manner.  
3. The intermodal shipping container shall be erected in a level and horizontal position 
with the floor located at the bottom.  
4. The intermodal shipping container shall be located in Seismic Design Category A, B, C 
or D.  
 
3115.8.5.2 Simplified structural design. Where permitted by Section 3115.8.5.1, single-unit, 
stand-alone intermodal shipping containers shall be designed using the following assumptions for the 
corrugated steel shear walls:  
1. The appropriate detailing requirements contained in Chapters 16 through 23.  
2. Response modification coefficient, R = 2.  
3. Overstrength factor, Ω = 2.5.  
4. Deflection amplification factor, C = 2. 5. Limits on structural height, h = 9.5 feet 
(2900 mm).

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3115.8.5.3 Allowable shear. The allowable shear for the corrugated steel side walls (longitudinal) 
and end walls (transverse) for wind design and seismic design using the coefficients of Section 
3115.8.5.2 shall be in accordance withTable 3115.8.5.3, provided that all of the following conditions 
are met:  
1. The total linear length of all openings in any individual side wall or end wall shall be 
limited to not more than 50 percent of the length of that side wall or end wall, as shown 
in Figure 3115.8.5.3(1).  
2. Any full-height wall length, or portion thereof, less than 4 feet (305 mm) shall not be 
considered as a portion of the lateral force-resisting system, as shown in Figure 
3115.8.5.3(2).  
3. All side walls or end walls used as part of the lateral force-resisting system shall have 
an existing or new boundary element on all sides to form a continuous load path, or 
paths, with adequate strength and stiffness to transfer all forces from the point of 
application to the final point of resistance, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(3).  
4. Where openings are made in container walls, floors or roofs, for doors, windows and 
other openings:  
4.1 The openings shall be framed with steel elements that are designed in 
accordance withChapters 16 and 22.  
4.2 The cross section and material grade of any new steel element shall be equal 
to or greater than the steel element removed.  
5. A maximum of one penetration not greater than 6 inches (152 mm) in diameter for 
conduits, pipes, tubes or vents, or not greater than 16 square inches (10 323 mm2) for 
electrical boxes, is permitted for each individual 8-foot (2438 mm) length of lateral 
force-resisting wall. Penetrations located in walls that are not part of the lateral force-
resisting system shall not be limited in size or quantity. Existing intermodal shipping 
container vents shall not be considered a penetration, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(4).  
6. End wall doors designated as part of the lateral force-resisting system shall be welded 
closed.

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CONTAINER 
DESIGNATION 
CONTAINER 
DIMENSION 
(nominal 
length)CONTAINER 
DIMENSION 
(nominal 
height)ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES (PLF) Side Wall End Wall 1EEE45 feet 9.5 feet 758431EE8.5 feet1AAA40 feet9.5 
feet841AA8.5 feet1A8.0 feet1AX< 8.0 feet1BBB30 feet9.5 feet1121BB8.5 feet1B8.0 feet1BX< 8.0 feet1CC20 feet8.5 
feet1681C8.0 feet1CX< 8.0 feet1D10 feet8.0 feet3371DX< 8.0 feet  
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 
 
a. The allowable strength shear for the side walls and end walls of the intermodal shipping containers are derived from 
ISO 1496-1 and reduced by a factor of safety of 5.  
b. Container designation type is derived from ISO 668.  
c. Limitations of Section 3115.8.5.1 shall apply.

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FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(1) 
BRACING UNIT DISTRIBUTION—MAXIMUM LINEAR LENGTH 
 
 
 
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 
FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(2) 
BRACING UNIT DISTRIBUTION—MINIMUM LINEAR LENGTH

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FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(3) 
BRACING UNIT DISTRIBUTION—BOUNDARY ELEMENTS 
 
 
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. 
FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(4) 
BRACING UNIT DISTRIBUTION—PENETRATION LIMITATIONS

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TAB G:  International Residential Code (IRC) 
R101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code of Maricopa County 
[NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
R102 – R114 Reserved 
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F 
 
R202 Definitions: Standard Plans. Plans authorized by the Planning & Development 
Department to be used in construction on a repetitive basis. Refer to the applicable department 
directive for standard plans.  
Table R301.2.1 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria 
(Due to space limitations, the table could not be completely be reproduced; only the values are listed) 
Ground snow load 
N/A 
Windspeed (mph) 
115 
Topographic effects 
NO 
Special wind region 
NO 
Windborne debris zone 
NO 
Seismic Design Category 
B 
Weathering 
Negligible 
Frost line depth 
0 
Termite 
Moderate to heavy 
Winter design temperature 
None to slight 
Ice barrier underlayment required 
NO 
Flood Hazards 
Maricopa County Flood Control District 
Air freezing index 
N/A 
Mean annual temperature 
71.2° F 
 
(See notes associated with this table in the IRC) 
R302.5.1 Opening Protection Openings from a private garage or carport directly into a room 
used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage or carport 
and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) in 
thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 1 3/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-
minute fire-rated doors or windows, equipped with a self-closing or automatic-closing device. 
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems  
This section is deleted and replaced with: 
Refer to the IFC adopted by the Fire Authority having Jurisdiction.

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R320.2 Model Home Complex Model homes in a subdivision shall comply with the applicable 
Department Directive 
R322 FLOOD RESISTENT CONSTRUCTION.  
Delete the text of this section of the IRC and replace with:  
All proposed development in a FEMA designated Flood Hazard Area shall comply with the 
requirements of Maricopa County Flood Control District. 
R1001.1.1 FIREPLACE RESTRICTIONS 
 
R1001.1.2 Purpose 
 
The purpose of this subsection is to regulate fireplaces, wood stoves, or other solid fuel 
burning devices to reduce the amount of air pollution caused by particulate matter and carbon 
monoxide. 
 
R1001.1.3 Applicability 
 
The Residential Woodburning Restriction Ordinance applies to any residential wood 
burning device in sections of Area A that are within Maricopa County or within 
incorporated cities and towns in such sections. 
 
AREA A – As defined in Arizona Revised Statues (ARS) §49-541(1), the area in Maricopa 
County delineated as follows: 
Township 8 North, Range 2 East and Range 3 
East Township 7 North, Range 2 West 
through Range 5 East Township 6 North, 
Range 5 West through Range 6 East 
Township 5 North, Range 5 West through 
Range 7 East Township 4 North, Range 5 
West through Range 8 East Township 3 
North, Range 5 West through Range 8 East 
Township 2 North, Range 5 West through 
Range 8 East Township 1 North, Range 5 
West through Range 7 East Township 1 
South Range 5 West through Range 7 East 
Township 2 South, Range 5 West through 
Range 7 East Township 3 South Range 5 
West through Range 1 East Township 4 
South Range 5 West Through Range 1 East

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R1001.1.4 Effective Date 
 
The effective date of the regulations and prohibitions set forth in this subsection shall 
be December 31, 1998. 
 
R1001.1.5 Definitions 
 
For purposes of this subsection, the following words and terms shall be defined as follows:  
 
FIREPLACE means a built in place masonry hearth and fire chamber of a factory-built 
appliance, designed to burn solid fuel or to accommodate gas or electric log insert or similar 
device, and which is intended for occasional recreational or aesthetic use, not for cooking, 
heating, or industrial processes. 
 
SOLID FUEL includes but is not limited to wood, coal, or other nongaseous or nonliquid 
fuels, including those fuels defined by the Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Officer as 
“inappropriate fuel” to burn in residential wood-burning devices. 
 
WOOD STOVE means a solid fuel burning heating appliance, including a pellet stove, which 
is either freestanding or designed to be inserted into a fireplace. 
 
R1001.1.6 Installation Restrictions 
 
On or after December 31, 1998, no person, firm or corporation shall construct or install a 
fireplace or a wood stove, and the Building Official shall not approve or issue a permit to 
construct or install a fireplace or a wood stove, unless the fireplace or wood stove complies 
with one of the following: 
 
1. 
Provides the sole or primary source of heat or fuel for cooking 
for a residence. 
2. 
Meets performance standards for new residential wood heaters 
manufactured on or after July 1, 1990, or sold at retail on or after 
July 1, 1992, as prescribed by 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 
60, Subpart AAA. 
3. 
Burns gaseous fuels, including gas logs. 
4. 
Meets rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors as prescribed in ARS § 
49- 479 for burning wood in approved appliances. 
 
R1001.1.7 Permits Required 
 
In addition to the provisions and restrictions of this subsection, construction, installation or 
alteration of all fireplaces, wood stoves and gas, electric or solid-fuel burning appliances and 
equipment shall be done in compliance with provisions of the County Building Code and shall 
be subject to the permits and inspections required by the County Building Code.

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Compliance with Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency or the International Energy Conservation Code is 
optional unless specifically required through ordinance by Maricopa County.  If used, the following 
amendments will apply: 
 
N1101.15 RESNET Testing & Inspection Protocol. The Residential Energy Services 
Network (RESNET) Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Standards 
Protocol for third party testing and inspections shall be deemed to meet the 
requirements of sections N1102.4.1.1, N1102.4.1.2 and N1103.2.2 and shall meet the 
following conditions: 
1. Third Party Testing and Inspections shall be completed by RESNET certified 
Raters or Rating Field Inspectors and shall be subject to RESNET Quality 
Assurance Field Review procedures. 
2. Sampling in accordance with Chapter 6 of the RESNET Standards shall be 
performed by Raters or Rating Field Inspectors working under a RESNET 
Accredited Sampling Provider. 
3. Third Party Testing is required for the following items: 
a. N1102.4.1.1 – Building Envelope – Thermal and Air Barrier Checklist 
b. N1102.4.1.2 – Testing – Air Leakage Rate 
c. N1103.2.2 – Sealing – Duct Tightness 
4. The other requirements identified as “mandatory” in Chapter 4 shall be met. 
5. Alternate testing and inspection programs and protocols shall be allowed 
when approved by the Code Official. 
N1101.15.1 Alternative approach for compliance. A Home Energy Rating System 
(“HERS”) Index of 73 or less, confirmed in writing by a Residential Energy Services 
Network certified energy rater may be used in place of the approach described in Section 
N1101.2 above. Compliance may be demonstrated by use of sampling in accordance with 
Chapter 6 of the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standard as 
adopted by the Residential Energy Services Network. 
 
N1106.4 Energy Rating Index-based compliance. Amend Table N1106.4 as follows: 
Table N1106.4 Energy Rating Index 
CLIMATE ZONE 
ENERGY RATING INDEX 
1 
57 
2 
57 73 
3 
57 
4 
62 
5 
61 
6 
61 
7 
58 
8 
58

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G2406.2.1 (303.3.2) Liquefied Petroleum Appliances Prohibited Locations. 
LPG appliances shall not be installed in an attic, pit or other location that would cause 
a ponding or retention of gas. 
 
 
SECTION P2904 DWELLING UNIT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS is deleted and replaced with 
Refer to the Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction and their adopted Fire Code.

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TAB H:  International Mechanical Code (IMC) 
[A]101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of Maricopa County 
[NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
 
[A]102 – [A]110 Reserved 
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F 
901.5 FIREPLACE RESTRICTIONS 
 
901.5.1 Purpose 
 
The purpose of this subsection is to regulate fireplaces, wood stoves, or other solid fuel 
burning devices to reduce the amount of air pollution caused by particulate matter and carbon 
monoxide. 
 
901.5.2 Applicability 
 
The Residential Woodburning Restriction Ordinance applies to any residential wood 
burning device in sections of Area A that are within Maricopa County or within 
incorporated cities and towns in such sections. 
 
AREA A – As defined in Arizona Revised Statues (ARS) §49-541(1), the area in Maricopa 
County delineated as follows: 
Township 8 North, Range 2 East and Range 3 
East Township 7 North, Range 2 West 
through Range 5 East Township 6 North, 
Range 5 West through Range 6 East 
Township 5 North, Range 5 West through 
Range 7 East Township 4 North, Range 5 
West through Range 8 East Township 3 
North, Range 5 West through Range 8 East 
Township 2 North, Range 5 West through 
Range 8 East Township 1 North, Range 5 
West through Range 7 East Township 1 
South Range 5 West through Range 7 East 
Township 2 South, Range 5 West through 
Range 7 East Township 3 South Range 5 
West through Range 1 East Township 4 
South Range 5 West Through Range 1 East

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901.5.3 Effective Date 
 
The effective date of the regulations and prohibitions set forth in this subsection shall 
be December 31, 1998. 
 
901.5.4 Definitions 
 
For purposes of this subsection, the following words and terms shall be defined as follows:  
 
FIREPLACE means a built in place masonry hearth and fire chamber of a factory-built 
appliance, designed to burn solid fuel or to accommodate gas or electric log insert or similar 
device, and which is intended for occasional recreational or aesthetic use, not for cooking, 
heating, or industrial processes. 
 
SOLID FUEL includes but is not limited to wood, coal, or other nongaseous or nonliquid 
fuels, including those fuels defined by the Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Officer as 
“inappropriate fuel” to burn in residential wood-burning devices. 
 
WOOD STOVE means a solid fuel burning heating appliance, including a pellet stove, which 
is either freestanding or designed to be inserted into a fireplace. 
 
901.5.6 Installation Restrictions 
 
On or after December 31, 1998, no person, firm or corporation shall construct or install a 
fireplace or a wood stove, and the Building Official shall not approve or issue a permit to 
construct or install a fireplace or a wood stove, unless the fireplace or wood stove complies 
with one of the following: 
 
1. 
Provides the sole or primary source of heat or fuel for 
cooking for a residence. 
2. 
Meets performance standards for new residential wood heaters 
manufactured on or after July 1, 1990, or sold at retail on or after 
July 1, 1992, as prescribed by 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 
60, Subpart AAA. 
3. 
Burns gaseous fuels, including gas logs. 
4. 
Meets rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors as prescribed in ARS § 
49- 479 for burning wood in approved appliances. 
 
901.5.7 Permits Required 
 
In addition to the provisions and restrictions of this subsection, construction, installation or 
alteration of all fireplaces, wood stoves and gas, electric or solid-fuel burning appliances and 
equipment shall be done in compliance with provisions of the County Building Code and shall 
be subject to the permits and inspections required by the County Building Code.

MARICOPA COUNTY LOCAL ADDITIONS AND ADDENDA 
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TAB I:  International Plumbing Code (IPC) 
[A]101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of Maricopa County 
[NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
 
[A]102 – [A]110 Reserved 
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F 
 
1003.3 Grease interceptors. Grease interceptors shall comply with the requirements of Sections 
1003.3.1 through 1003.3.8 and Maricopa County Environmental Services requirements.

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TAB J:  National Electrical Code (NEC) 
250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. The equipment grounding conductor 
run with or enclosing the circuit conductors shall be one or more or a combination of the following:  
 
(4) Electrical metallic tubing with an additional equipment grounding conductor.

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TAB K:  International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 
[A]101.1Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of Maricopa County 
[NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
 
[A]102 – [A]110 Reserved 
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F 
 
301.2Energy utilization. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems of all structures shall 
may be designed and installed for efficient utilization of energy in accordance with the International 
Energy Conservation Code. 
 
(303.3.2) Liquefied Petroleum Appliances Prohibited Locations. LPG 
appliances shall not be installed in an attic, pit or other location that would cause a 
ponding or retention of gas. 
 
404.12Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth 
of 12 inches (305 mm) below grade, except for plastic piping which shall be buried at a depth of 18 
inches. as provided for in Section 404.12.1. 
 
404.12.1Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or 
other appliance s shall be installed a minimum of 8 inches (203 mm) below finished grade, 
provided that such installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to physical 
damage.

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TAB L:  International Green Construction Code (IGCC)  Voluntary 
101.1 Title These regulations shall be known as the Green Construction Code of Maricopa County 
[name of jurisdiction] hereinafter referred to as “this code.”  The use of this code is voluntary 
unless required through ordinance by Maricopa County. 
  
[A]103 – [A]109 Reserved 
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F

MARICOPA COUNTY LOCAL ADDITIONS AND ADDENDA 
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TAB M:  International Energy Construction Code (IECC)  Voluntary 
C101.1Title. This code shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of Maricopa 
County [NAME OF JURISDICTION], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this 
code.” 
  
[A] 102 – [A]109 – Reserved.  
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F.

MARICOPA COUNTY LOCAL ADDITIONS AND ADDENDA 
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TAB N:  International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of Maricopa 
County [NAME OF JURISDICTION], hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 
 
[A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of 
occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings. 
 
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings 
(townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means 
of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in 
height, shall comply  with this code or the International Residential Code.  
 
101.2.1 Fire Code construction requirements for existing buildings.  
Existing buildings shall also comply with Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing 
Buildings in the Fire Code adopted and enforced by the fire authority having jurisdiction. 
Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and Chapter 11 Construction 
Requirements for Existing Buildings in the Fire Code, the most restrictive provisions shall apply. 
 
[A] 101.4 - [A] 117.4 – Reserved.  
Replace with Chapter 1 of the IBC as amended in Tab F. 
 
SECTION 803 
FIRE PROTECTION 
 
803.2Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in 
accordance with the requirements of Sections 803.2.1 through 803.2.4. Installation requirements 
shall be in accordance with the International Building Code. the fire authority having jurisdiction 
and their adopted Fire Code. 
 
SECTION 904 
FIRE PROTECTION 
 
904.1Automatic sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in 
accordance with the requirements of Sections 803.2.1 through 803.2.4. Installation requirements 
shall be in accordance with the International Building Code. the fire authority having jurisdiction 
and their adopted Fire Code.

Maricopa County 
Local Additions & Addenda 
FEE SCHEDULE 
 
Maricopa County Planning and Development Department 
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170 
Phoenix, AZ 85003 
 
19 September 2022

Determination of Value: Values shall be determined through the use of the most 
current published Building Valuation data in the publication “Building Standards” as 
modified for Arizona. The Building Official may develop similar increases for 
unpublished valuations. 
 
Additional Value Determinations: 
Walls and Fences: 
Retaining Walls 
Per Lineal Foot 
0-2’ 
$15 
2-4’ 
$25 
4-6’ 
$42 
6’ or more 
$86 
Chain link 
$ 6 
CMU 
 
4” 6’ or less 
$14 
4” more than 6’ 
$21 
8” block or other 
$22 
Wrought iron 
$16 
Iron wood 
$18 
Wood 
$11 
3 strand barbed wire 
$ 3 
Rail 
$ 6 
 
 
▪ 
In ground pools $200 per perimeter foot.  
▪ 
Wood frame or masonry patio covers shall be valued as open carports. 
▪ 
Metal patio covers and covered pipe-rail horse corrals shall be valued at 50 
percent of the value of a wood or masonry patio cover. 
▪ 
Non-habitable accessory buildings, other than covered pipe-rail horse corrals, 
shall be valued as a private garage. 
▪ 
Water/sewer collection and distribution lines shall be valued as determined by 
the Building Official. 
▪ 
Shell buildings shall be valued at 80% of new building value. Alterations shall 
be valued at 20% of new building value.

Processing: All plan review fees (65 percent of calculated permit fee) required to be 
paid shall entitle the applicant to three submissions and reviews of documents 
submitted. If the applicant  is unable to obtain approval of his application with these 
three attempts, the application shall be denied. The applicant may then resubmit and 
the submittal shall be treated as a new application. Should these circumstances occur 
or the permit has been expired in accordance with the Building Code, the Building 
Official may use information located in the denied/expired files to expedite processing, 
provided that the owner and/or architect/engineer have remained the same and that the 
building plans have not been changed. 
No subsequent step in the permit process shall be undertaken without all fees due 
being paid. 
Fees: The Building Official may develop a requirement for an initial flat rate filing fee for 
permits that require plan review. Should this type of fee be developed, said fee shall be 
considered as a part of and credited against any required plan review fees. The building 
plan review fees specified in the code are separate fees from the permit fees specified, 
these fees are also separate from the fees specified for investigations. Building plan 
review fees are assessed in addition to these other fees. All fees may be rounded up to 
the next full dollar amount at the discretion of the Building Official. 
TABLE 1-A – BUILDING CODE/PERMIT FEES 
Total Valuation 
Fee 
$1 to $500 
$23.50 
$501 to $2,0000 
$23.50 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for 
each additional $100, or fraction thereof, 
to and including $2,000 
 
$2,001 to $25,000 
$69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14.00 
for each additional $1000, or fraction 
thereof, to and including $25,000 
 
$25,001 to $50,000 
$391.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 
for each additional$1000, or fraction 
thereof, to and including $50,000 
 
$50,001 to $100,000 
$643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 
for each additional $1000, or fraction 
thereof, to and including $100,000

TABLE 1-A – BUILDING CODE/PERMIT FEES (Continued) 
$100,001 to $500,000 
$993.75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 
for each $1000, or fraction thereof, to 
and including $500,000 
 
$500,001 to $1,000,000 
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus 
$4.75 for each additional $1000, or 
fraction thereof, and including 
$1,000,000 
 
$1,000,001 and up 
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus 
$3.65 for each 
additional $1000, or fraction thereof 
 
Other Inspections and Fees: 
Inspections outside of normal business hours 
$ 150 per residential inspection 
$ 250 per commercial inspection 
Reinspection fees 
$ 150 per residential inspection 
$ 250 per commercial inspection 
Inspections for which no fee is indicated 
$ 150 per inspection 
Expedited plan review by consultant 
Actual costs 
Standard plan review (5 options) 
2 times normal plan review fee 
Change to approved plan (includes standards) 
$ 250 
Code Modification 
 
$ 100 per request 
Alternate material, design, or methods 
$ 100 per request 
Tests required 
$ 100 per test & test fees paid by 
applicant 
Appeal to the Building Code Advisory Board 
$ 500 
Amendment to the Code 
$1500 
Requested/needed staff directive 
$ 250 
Requested staff research report 
$ 100 residential property 
$ 250 commercial property 
Annual Facilities Permit Program: 
Registration Fee 
Annual Facilities Permit 
Inspection Fee 
 
$750 
$500 per year 
$190 per hour

Flat Rate Fees: 
Air Conditioner 
$50 
Elec. Serv Residential 1 – 200 amps 
$50 
Elec. Serv Res or Comm 201 – 400 amps 
$75 
Elec. Serv over 400 amps 
$120 
Temporary Meter 
$50 
Evaporative Cooler 
$50 
Gas Line (connect or clearance) 
$50 
Mobile Home “Pre-HUD Upgrade” 
$50 
Plumbing Sewer Line SFR 
$50 
Irrigation System 
$50 
Sprinkler 
$50 
Mechanical 
$50 
Plumbing (Install or replace 
Equip/fixture/devices) 
$50 
Demolition Permit 
$50 
Manufactured/Mobile Home Setup/Installation 
$300 
Commercial Manufactured Building (factory-built 
building) 
Based on installation value & 
Table 1-A 
Occupancy Change 
$75 
Hot Tub or Spa (in or above ground) 
$75 
Swimming Pool above ground 
$75 
Compliance Inspection 
$100 
Move on House (compliance inspection 
$100 
Renew Permit for Final 
$100 
Special Event Fee (tents) 
$100 per event

Additional Fees: 
Plumbing (water/sewer collector lines) 
$30 min based on valuation 
Amendment to approved plan data 
$30 
Unpaved Parking Area Paving 
$100 
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Without bonding 
$250 
With bonding 
$500 
Subdivision Infrastructure Permit 
$300 
Ground Mounted Residential Solar System (Less than 
six (6) feet high) 
$500 
Roof Mounted Residential Solar System 
$300 
 
Licensing Time Frame Fees: 
Pre-application meeting fee for non-
residential projects 
$350 
Pre-application meeting fee for residential 
projects subject to a violation 
$150 
Pre-application meeting fee for residential 
projects not subject to a violation 
$50 
Fee for a change to an application for a 
license in progress 
$50 
Fee for an application to be added to an 
application for a license in progress 
$50 
Fee to re-initiate application for a license 
administratively denied due to time (within 
180 days) 
$50 
Fee to appeal administrative denial of a 
license (within 30 days) 
$150 
 
Copy Charges: 
Additional copy of: 
Permit 
$2 
Job card 
$2 
Certificate of Occupancy 
$2 
Copy (Approved Plans – per set) - (Restamping Only) 
$15 
Copy (per page) 
Standard copier 
 
Oversize copier 
 
$1 
$6

Grading Fees 
Plan Review Fees:  
Volume of material (Cut and Fill): 
Fee: 
<50 cubic yards 
No fee 
50 – 100 cubic yards
 
 
$23.50 
101 – 1,000 cubic yards 
$37.00 
1,001 – 10,000 cubic yards 
$49.25 
10,001 – 200,000 cubic yards 
$49.25 plus $24.50 for each additional 
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof 
200,001 or more cubic yards 
$269.75 plus $7.25 for each additional 
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof 
Additional plan review required 
by changes, additions, or revisions 
to approved plans 
 
 
$ 50.00 
 
Permit Fees: 
Volume of material (Cut and Fill): 
Fee: 
<50 cubic yards 
$23.50 
50 – 100 cubic yards 
$37.00 
101 – 1,000 cubic yards 
$37.00 plus $17.50 for each additional 
100 cubic yards or fraction thereof 
1,001 – 10,000 cubic yards 
$194.50 plus $ 14.50 for each 
additional 1,000 cubic yards or 
fraction thereof 
10,001 – 100,000 cubic yards 
$325.00 plus $ 66.00 for each 
additional 10,000 cubic yards or 
fraction thereof 
100,001 or more cubic yards 
$919.00 plus $ 24.50 for each 
additional 10,000 cubic yards or 
fraction thereof

Payment of Fees: No application shall be scheduled for hearing by any board or 
commission acting pursuant to the “Maricopa County Local Additions and Addenda”, or 
administratively approved unless and until all fees and fines owed to the Department as 
a result of any activity or inactivity attributable to the property that is the subject of the 
application are brought current and paid in full or any amounts owed pursuant to an 
agreement of compliance are current, as the case may be. This requirement shall not 
be waived by the board/commission.*1*2

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Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
NOTICE OF STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP 
 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m.  
Location: Attendance at this workshop shall be online/telephonic only.  
Instructions on attendance are noted below.  
Planning & Development Department - Microsoft Teams Virtual 
Workshop  
 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions & Addenda  
This proposed text amendment would amend the Local Additions and Addenda to adopt and 
amend the following:  
 
• 
2018 International Building Code,  
• 
2018 International Residential Code,  
• 
2018 International Plumbing Code,  
• 
2018 International Mechanical Code,  
• 
2018 International Fuel Gas Code,  
• 
2018 International Green Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Existing Building Code, and  
• 
2017 National Electric Code.   
Verbatim language is not proposed/drafted at this time.  The proposed language is proposed to 
be drafted out of the stakeholder process. 
 
The public may submit comments at:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94  
 
The public may register attendance for the Stakeholder Workshop by e-mail. Please send an e-
mail to Judy Green with your name, e-mail and telephone number to 
Judy.Green@maricopa.gov After submitting registration, you will receive a confirmation 
calendar invitation containing information about joining the Microsoft Teams virtual stakeholder 
workshop.

Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 
 
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 2:00 p.m. 
Location: 301 W. Jefferson St. Maricopa County Planning & Development 
Department – Suite 170 in the Steel Conference Room and also 
available as on-line virtual public meeting -  Instructions on 
attendance are noted below.  
Planning & Development Department or  
Microsoft Teams Virtual Workshop 
 
 
The Maricopa County Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB) will host a public meeting for 
initialization of the following proposed text amendment. If this meeting is cancelled due to loss of 
quorum all items will be heard at the next available BCAB public meeting. The subject matter to be 
discussed at the April 12, 2022 public meeting includes: 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions & Addenda  
This proposed text amendment would amend the Local Additions and Addenda to adopt and 
amend the following:  
 
• 
2018 International Building Code,  
• 
2018 International Residential Code,  
• 
2018 International Plumbing Code,  
• 
2018 International Mechanical Code,  
• 
2018 International Fuel Gas Code,  
• 
2018 International Green Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Existing Building Code, and  
• 
2017 National Electric Code.   
 
The public may submit comments at:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94  
 
The staff report will be available on the website five (5) days prior to the BCAB Meeting.

The public may register attendance for the April 12, 2022 BCAB meeting by e-mail. Please send 
an e-mail to Judy Green with your name, e-mail and telephone number to 
Judy.Green@maricopa.gov  
Please indicate if you will be attending in person (limited seating) or would like to attend 
virtually.  
After submitting request for attendance, you will receive a confirmation calendar invitation 
containing information about meeting date/time or a link to join the Microsoft Teams virtual 
Building Code Advisory Board meeting.

Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
 
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Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
NOTICE OF 2nd STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP 
 
Monday, June 27, 2022, 10:00 a.m.  
Location: 301 W. Jefferson St. Maricopa County Planning & Development 
Department – Suite 170 in the Steel Conference Room (Limited 
Seating) and also available as on-line virtual public meeting -  
Instructions on attendance are noted below.  
 
Planning & Development Department & Microsoft Teams Virtual 
Workshop  
 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions & Addenda  
This proposed text amendment would amend the Local Additions and Addenda to adopt and 
amend the following:  
 
• 
2018 International Building Code,  
• 
2018 International Residential Code,  
• 
2018 International Plumbing Code,  
• 
2018 International Mechanical Code,  
• 
2018 International Fuel Gas Code,  
• 
2018 International Green Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Existing Building Code, and  
• 
2017 National Electric Code.   
The proposed language is proposed to be drafted out of the stakeholder process. 
 
The public may submit comments at:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94

Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program  
 
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The public may register attendance for the Stakeholder Workshop by e-mail:   
Please send an e-mail to Judy Green with your name, e-mail and telephone number: 
Judy.Green@maricopa.gov  
Please indicate if you will be attending in person (limited seating) or would like to attend 
virtually. After submitting request for attendance, you will receive a confirmation calendar 
invitation containing information about meeting date/time or a link to join the Microsoft Teams 
virtual meeting.

Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 
 
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 2:00 p.m. 
Location: 301 W. Jefferson St. Maricopa County Planning & Development 
Department – Suite 170 in the Steel Conference Room and also 
available as on-line virtual public meeting -  Instructions on 
attendance are noted below.  
Planning & Development Department or  
Microsoft Teams Virtual Workshop 
 
 
The Maricopa County Building Code Advisory Board (BCAB) will host a public meeting for 
initialization of the following proposed text amendment. If this meeting is cancelled due to loss of 
quorum all items will be heard at the next available BCAB public meeting. The subject matter to be 
discussed at the July 12, 2022 public meeting includes: 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions & Addenda  
This proposed text amendment would amend the Local Additions and Addenda to adopt and 
amend the following:  
 
• 
2018 International Building Code,  
• 
2018 International Residential Code,  
• 
2018 International Plumbing Code,  
• 
2018 International Mechanical Code,  
• 
2018 International Fuel Gas Code,  
• 
2018 International Green Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Existing Building Code, and  
• 
2017 National Electric Code.   
 
The public may submit comments at:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94  
 
The staff report will be available on the website five (5) days prior to the BCAB Meeting.

The public may register attendance for the July 12, 2022 BCAB meeting by e-mail. Please send 
an e-mail to Judy Green with your name, e-mail and telephone number to 
Judy.Green@maricopa.gov  
Please indicate if you will be attending in person (limited seating) or would like to attend 
virtually.  
After submitting request for attendance, you will receive a confirmation calendar invitation 
containing information about meeting date/time or a link to join the Microsoft Teams virtual 
Building Code Advisory Board meeting.

Maricopa County 
Planning and Development Department 
 
 
 
Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 
 
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 9:30 a.m. 
Location:  205 W. Jefferson St. - Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ 
Auditorium and also available as on-line virtual public meeting -  
Instructions on attendance are noted below.  
 
 
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will host a public meeting for the following proposed text 
amendment. If this hearing is cancelled due to loss of quorum all items will be heard at the next 
available Board of Supervisors public meeting. The subject matter to be discussed at the August 17, 
2022 public meeting includes: 
 
TA2022001 – Local Additions & Addenda  
This proposed text amendment would amend the Local Additions and Addenda to adopt and 
amend the following:  
 
• 
2018 International Building Code,  
• 
2018 International Residential Code,  
• 
2018 International Plumbing Code,  
• 
2018 International Mechanical Code,  
• 
2018 International Fuel Gas Code,  
• 
2018 International Green Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (voluntary),  
• 
2018 International Existing Building Code, and  
• 
2017 National Electric Code.   
 
The public may submit comments at:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Regulatory-Outreach-17/Citizen-Comments-94  
 
The staff report will be available on the website five (5) days prior to the Board of Supervisors 
meeting.

Board of Supervisors – Public Meeting  
The August 17, 2022 Board of Supervisors hearing will be held at the Board of Supervisor’s 
Auditorium and also available as an on-line virtual public hearing. To register attendance – 
please register using the following website address on Monday, August 15th:  
https://www.maricopa.gov/324/Board-of-Supervisors-Meeting-Information