Ord 620 N.S. Adopting the City of Tolleson International Building Codes, May 13, 2025 05 13 25

City of Tolleson — City Council (2025-05-13)

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ORDINANCE NO. 620 N.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF TOLLESON, ARIZONA, CHAPTER 12 LAND USAGE,
ARTICLE 12.1 BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION, INTERNATIONAL
CODES BY REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 12-1-20 ADOPTION; DECLARING
THE “CITY OF TOLLESON INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES, MAY 13, 2025” A
PUBLIC RECORD; ADOPTING THE “CITY OF TOLLESON INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODES, MAY 13, 2025” BY REFERENCE; ALL RELATED TO THE ADOPTION OF
UPDATED INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, 2024 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2024
EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2024 EDITION; THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2023 EDITION; INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, 2024 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2024 EDITION;
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2024 EDITION; AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2024 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 2025.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson desire to amend the City Code
to adopt updated versions of the International Building Codes; and

WHEREAS, reasonable regulations relating to building, construction, and property
maintenance are in the best interests of residents to protect public health and safety; and

WHEREAS, that certain document entitled “City of Tolleson International Building Codes,
May 13, 2025,” one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file with the City Clerk,
is hereby declared a public record and said copies are ordered to remain on file with the Clerk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TOLLESON, ARIZONA, as follows:

Section 1.
In General.

The Code of Tolleson, Arizona, Chapter 12 Land Usage, Article 12.1 Building Regulations;
Construction, International Codes is hereby amended by repealing Section 12-1-20 Adoption in
its entirety and adopting a new Section 12-1-20 Adoption to read as set forth in “City of Tolleson
International Building Codes, May 13, 2025,” which is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference in this Ordinance.

Section 2.
Providing for Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances.

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance or
any part of the Code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.

CITY OF TOLLESON ORDINANCE NO. 620 N.S.
MAY 13, 2025
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Section 3.
Providing for Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or any
part of the Code adopted herein by reference 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.

Section 4.
Providing for Penalties.

Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a
class one misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed
Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six
(6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be a
separate offense punishable as herein described.

Section 5.
Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall be effective as of July 1, 2025.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Tolleson, Arizona this
13th day of May, 2025.

____________________________________
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor

ATTEST: ____________________________________

Crystal Zamora, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________

Justin Pierce, City Attorney

CITY OF TOLLESON ORDINANCE NO. 620 N.S.
MAY 13, 2025
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EXHIBIT A
TO
ORDINANCE NO. 620 N.S.

[City of Tolleson International Building Codes, May 13, 2025]

See following pages.

CITY OF TOLLESON INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES,
MAY 13, 2025

The Code of Tolleson, Arizona, Chapter 12 Land Usage, Article 12.1 Building Regulations;
Construction, International Codes, Section 12-1-20 Adoption is hereby amended by repealing
Section 12-1-20 Adoption in its entirety and adopting a new Section 12-1-20 Adoption to read as
set forth in this document:

Section 12-1-20 - ADOPTION.

(A) The following codes are hereby adopted and made of a part of this article the
same as though the codes were specifically set forth in full herein.

(1) The International Building Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions
as follows:

(a) The text of Section 101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be
known as the Building Code of the City of
Tolleson, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

(b) The text of Section 101.2.1 Appendices, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the
appendices shall not apply unless specifically
adopted. The City of Tolleson hereby adopts
Appendix I Patio Covers.

[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.

(d) The text of Section 104.3.1 Determination of
Substantially Improved or Substantially Damaged

Existing Buildings and Structures in Flood Hazard
Areas, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as
follows:

[A] 104.3.1 Determination of Substantially
Improved or Substantially Damaged Existing
Buildings and Structures in Flood Hazard
Areas. For applications for reconstruction,
rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or
other improvement of existing buildings or
structures located in flood hazard areas, the
Maricopa County Flood Control Manager shall
determine if the proposed work constitutes
substantial improvement or repair of substantial
damage. Where the Maricopa County Flood
Control Manager determines that the proposed
work constitutes substantial improvement or
repair of substantial damage, and where
required by this code, the Maricopa County
Flood Control Manager shall require the
building to meet the requirements of Section
1612, or Section R306 of the International
Residential Code, as applicable.

(e) The text of Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit –
Building (2), is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

Building.

* * *

2. Fences not over 6 feet high.

(f) The text of Section 105.3.2 Time Limitation of
Application, is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

[A] 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application.
An application for a permit for any proposed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned
180 days after the date of last completed review
for correction or approval, unless such
application has been pursued in good faith or a
permit has been issued; except that the building
official is authorized to grant one or more

extensions of time for additional periods not
exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be
requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated.

(g) The text of Section 109.4 Work Commencing Before
Permit Issuance, is hereby amended by adding the
following to the last sentence of the section:

This fee shall be equal to double the amount of
the Plan Review and Building Permit fees
required by this code. The payment of such a fee
shall not exempt an applicant from compliance
with all other provisions of either this code or
other requirements, nor from the penalty
prescribed by law.

(h) The text of Section 109.6 Refunds, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 109.6 Refunds. The building official shall
be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected. The building official shall be
permitted to authorize refunding of not more
than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code. No refund shall be
made once an (any) inspection has been
conducted under the permit. The building
official shall be permitted to authorize refunding
of not more than 80 percent of the plan review
fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any review has
taken place. The building official shall not be
permitted to authorize refunding of any fee paid
except upon written application filed by the
original permittee not more than 180 days after
the date of permit issuance.

(i) The text of Section 113 Means of Appeals, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section 113 Means of Appeals

[A] 113.1 Means of Appeals. Decisions of the
Chief Building Official shall be appealed to a
hearing officer appointed by the City Manager.
An application for an appeal of any order,
decision or interpretation made by the Chief
Building Official shall be filed in writing and
shall be delivered to the Chief Building Official
within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of
the order, decision or interpretation. The
decision of the Chief Building Official may be
reversed or modified by the hearing officer upon
his/ her finding that:

a. The decision of the Chief Building
Official is not supported by a reasonable
interpretation of the application of the city
code to the specific facts presented, or the
city code does not apply to the facts
presented.
b. The reversal or modification of the Chief
Building Official's decision will not create
or manifest injustice or affect the intent of
the city code.
c. The reversal of the Chief Building
Official's decision will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety and welfare.

[A] 113.2 Limitations on Authority. The
hearing officer shall have no authority related to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of
the codes, nor shall the hearing officer be
empowered to waive the requirements of the
codes.

(j) The text of Section 201.4 Terms Not Defined, is hereby
amended by adding the following to the last sentence of
the section:

Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of
the English Language shall be considered as
providing ordinarily accepted meanings.

(k) The text of Section 308.2.4 Five or Fewer Persons
Receiving Custodial Care, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

308.2.4 Five or Fewer Persons Receiving
Custodial Care. A facility with five or fewer
persons receiving custodial care shall be
classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the
International Residential Code provided an
automatic sprinkler system is installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 of this code.

(l) The text of Section 308.3.2 Five or Fewer Persons
Receiving Medical Care, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

308.3.2 Five or Fewer Persons Receiving
Medical Care. A facility with five or fewer
persons receiving medical care shall be
classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the
International Residential Code provided an
automatic sprinkler system is installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 of this code.

(m) The text of Section 310.3 Residential Group R-2, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the list of
R-2 residential occupancies:

Residential condominiums

(n) The following Section 707.3.12 Electrical Rooms with
Service Entrance Equipment is hereby added and shall
read as follows:

707.3.12 Electrical Rooms with Service
Entrance Equipment. Fire Barriers and/or
horizontal assemblies with a fire-resistance
rating of one hour shall be provided to separate
an electrical room containing service entrance
equipment from adjacent rooms and spaces.

(o) The text of Section 901.1 Scope, is hereby amended by
adding the following to the end of the section:

Code sections preceded by [F] shall be
maintained and administered under the
International Fire Code as adopted by the City
of Tolleson. Where there is a conflict regarding
fire suppression system requirements and/or fire

alarm system requirements between this code
and the Fire Code, the Fire Code shall prevail.

(p) The text of Section 901.5 Acceptance Tests, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

901.5 Acceptance Tests. Fire protection
systems shall be tested in accordance with the
requirements of this code and the International
Fire Code. Where required, the tests shall be
conducted in the presence of the building
official. Tests required by this code, the
International Fire Code and the standards listed
in this code shall be conducted at the expense of
the owner or the owner's authorized agent. It
shall be unlawful to use, occupy, or furnish any
portion of a structure until the fire protection
systems of the structure have been tested,
inspected, and approved.

(q) The text of Section 1102.1 Design, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

1102.1 Design. Buildings and facilities shall be
designed and constructed to be accessible in
accordance with this code. ICC A117.1, and the
“Arizonans with Disabilities Act” (Arizona
Revised Statutes, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8),
and the “Arizonans with Disabilities Act
Implementing Rules” (Arizona Administrative
Code, Title 10, Chapter 3, Article 4), which
rules incorporate the federal “2010 Americans
with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible
Design,” and shall apply to new construction.

(r) Table 1607.1 MINIMUM UNIFORMLY
DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, L0, AND MINIMUM
CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADS, Section 27 –
Residential – One - and two-family dwellings –
Habitable attics and sleeping areas, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

27.
Residential
One- and two-family
dwellings:

Habitable
attics and
sleeping
areas
40

(s) The text of Section 1705.4 Masonry Construction, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the list of
Exceptions:

Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be
required for:

4. Masonry fences seven (7) feet or less in
height above grade.

(t) Table 2902.1 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing
Fixtures, Footnotes E and F, are hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

e. For business and mercantile classifications
with an occupant load of 25 or fewer, a service
sink shall not be required.

f. Reserved.

(u) The text of Section 2902.6 Small Occupancies, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 2902.6 Small Occupancies. Restaurants
that provide free drinking water to the public are
not required to provide a drinking fountain.
Occupancies may provide a bottled water
dispenser located in the public area in lieu of the
drinking fountain for the public.

(v) The text of Section 3109.1 Swimming Pool Enclosures
and Safety Devices, is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

[A] 3109.1 Swimming Pool Enclosures and
Safety Devices. Swimming pool enclosures and
safety devices shall be installed pursuant to
Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-1681.

(2) The International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions
as follows:

(a) The text of Section R101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Residential Building Code of the City of
Tolleson, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(b) The text of Section R101.2.1 Appendices, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the
appendices shall not apply unless specifically
adopted. The City of Tolleson hereby adopts:

Appendix BF Patio Covers

Appendix BO Existing Buildings and
Structures.

R101.2.1 RESNET Testing and 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
R402.4.1.1, R402.4.1.2 and R403.2.2 and shall
meet the following conditions.

1. Third Party Testing and Inspections shall be
completed by a RESNET certified Rater or
Field Rating Inspector 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 Field Inspectors working under
a RESNET Accredited Sampling Provider.

3. Third Party Testing is required for the
following items:

a. R402.4.1.1 – Building Envelope-
Thermal Air Barrier Checklist
b. R402.4.1.2 – Testing – Air Leakage
Rate
c. R403.2.2 – 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.

(d) The text of Section R105.3.2 Time Limitation of
Application, is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

R105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application. An
application for a permit for any proposed work
shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180
days after the date of filing, unless such
application has been pursued in good faith, or a
permit has been issued; except that the building
official is authorized to grant one extension of
time for a period not to exceed 180 days. The
extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated. Before such
work re-commences, the extension will be
granted provided no changes have been made or
will be made in the original construction
documents for such work and provided further
that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded one year.

(e) The text of R108.6 Work Commencing Before Permit
Issuance, is hereby amended by adding the following to
the end of the section:

This fee shall be equal to double the amount of
the Plan Review fee and Building Permit fee
required by this code. The payment of such fee
shall not exempt an applicant from compliance
with all other provisions of either this code any

other City of Tolleson regulation, nor from the
penalty prescribed by law.

(f) The text of Section R112 Means of Appeals, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R112.1 Means of Appeals. Decisions of the
Chief Building Official shall be appealed to a
hearing officer appointed by the City Manager.
An application for an appeal of any order,
decision or interpretation made by the Chief
Building Official shall be filed in writing and
shall be delivered to the Building Official within
thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the order,
decision or interpretation. The decision of the
Chief Building Official may be reversed or
modified by the hearing officer upon his/ her
finding that:

b. The reversal or modification of the
Chief Building Official's decision
will not create or manifest injustice
or affect the intent of the city code.

c. The reversal of the Chief Building
Official’s decision will not be
detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare.

R112.2 Limitations of Authority. The hearing
officer shall have no authority related to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of
the codes, nor shall the hearing officer be
empowered to waive the requirements of the
codes.

(g) The text of Section R201.4 Terms Not Defined, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the end of
the section:

Merriam Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of
the English Language shall be considered as
providing ordinarily accepted meanings.

(h) The text of Section R202 Definitions – [RE] Fire
Separation Distance, is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:

[RB] FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The
distance measured from the building foundation
wall face to one of the following:

1. To the closest interior lot line.

2. To the centerline of a street, an alley or a
public way.

3. To an imaginary line between two buildings
on the lot. The distance shall be measured at
the right angle from the face of the framing.

(i) The TABLE R301.5 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC
DESIGN CRITERIA is hereby amended to read as
follows:

GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORY f
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP e
ICE BARRIER
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED h
FLOOD
HAZARDS g
AIR
FREEZING
INDEX i
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMP i
SPEED d
(mph)
Topographic
effects k
Weathering a Frost line
depth b
Termite c
N/A
115mph
(ultimate)
89 mph
(ASD)
None
B
Negligible
N/A
Moderate
to Heavy
32° F
No
FEMA
N/A
72.6° F

(j) Table 1607.1 MINIMUM UNIFORMLY
DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS (in pounds per square
foot), “Use - Habitable attics and attics served with
fixed stairs” and “Use - Sleeping rooms,” are hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

USE
UNIFORM
LOAD (psf)
CONCENTRATED
LOAD (lb)

Habitable attics
and attics served
with fixed stairs
40
—
Sleeping areas
40
—

(k) The text of Section R302.5.1 Opening Protection, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the end of
the section:

Doors providing opening protection shall be
maintained self-closing, self-latching and tight-
fitting.

(l) The text of Section 302.3 Two-Family Dwellings, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the end of
the section:

Where preempted by the Arizona Revised
Statutes, triplexes and fourplexes shall comply
with the provisions of this section.

(m) Section R09.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Systems, is hereby deleted in its entirety.

(n) The text of Section R309.2 One- And Two-Family
Dwellings Automatic Sprinkler Systems, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system
may be installed in one- and two-family
dwellings.

(o) Section R328.1 General, is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:

R328.1 Swimming Pool Enclosures and
Safety Devices. Swimming pool enclosures and
safety devices shall be installed pursuant to
Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-1681.

(p) Section R505.1 Engineered Design Required, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R505.1 Engineered Design Required. For
Cold-Formed Steel Floor Framing the project
drawings, details, calculations and specifications

are required to bear the seal of an Arizona
registered engineering design professional.

(q) R804.1.1 Engineered Design Required, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R804.1.1 Engineered Design Required. For
cold-formed steel roof framing the project
drawings, details, calculations and specifications
are required to bear the seal of an Arizona
registered engineering design professional.

(r) TABLE N1106.5 (R406.5) MAXIMUM ENERGY
RATING INDEX, “Climate Zone 2,” is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:

CLIMATE
ZONE
ENERGY RATING
INDEX NOT
INCLUDING OPP
ENERGY
RATING
INDEX WITH
OPP
2
52
34

(s) Section G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum Burial Depth, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum Burial Depth.
Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) below grade
for metal piping and 18 inches (457mm) for plastic
piping, except as provided for in Section
G2415.12.1.

(t) Section G2415.12.1 Individual Outside Appliances, is
hereby deleted in its entirety.

(u) Section G2415.12.1 Individual Outside Appliances, subsection
2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

2. Discharge through an air gap located in the same
room as the water heater except where the discharge
is outdoors, not subject to freezing and the piping
terminates not less than 6 inches (152 mm) and not
more than 12 inches (305mm) above grade.

(v) The text of Section E3401.2 Scope, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

E3401.2 Scope. Chapters 34 through 43 shall cover
the installation of electrical systems, equipment and
components indoors and outdoors that are within
the scope of this code, including services, power
distribution systems, fixtures, appliances, devices
and appurtenances. Services within the scope of this
code shall be limited to 120/240-volt, 0- to 400-
ampere, single-phase systems. These chapters
specifically cover the equipment, fixtures,
appliances, wiring methods and materials that are
most commonly used in the construction or
alteration of one- and two-family dwellings and
accessory structures regulated by this code. The
omission from these chapters of any material or
method of construction provided for in the
referenced standard NFPA 70 shall not be construed
as prohibiting the use of such material or method of
construction. Electrical systems, equipment or
components not specifically covered in these
chapters shall comply with the applicable provisions
of NFPA 70, and where provisions of this code
differ from the 2023 National Electrical Code, the
provisions of the 2023 National Electrical Code
shall prevail.

(w) Section E3706.5 Back-Fed Devices, is hereby deleted
in its entirety.

(x) The text of Section E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular
Counter Tops and Work Surfaces, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular Counter Tops
and Work Surfaces. Not less than one duplex
receptacle outlet shall be installed to serve island or
peninsular countertops and work surfaces with a
minimum long dimension of 24 inches and a
minimum short dimension of 12 inches.

(y) Section E3901.4.3 Receptacle Outlet Location, subsection 1 is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508
mm) above, the countertop or work surface.
Receptacle may be installed not more than 12

inches below the top of the counter or work surface.
These receptacles do not count toward the
receptacles required by Section E3901.2.

(3) The International Existing Building Code, 2024 Edition, as published
by the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and
exclusions as follows:

(a) The text of Section 101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Existing Building Code of the City of
Tolleson, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(4) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, as published by the
National Fire Protection Association, with amendments and exclusions
as follows:

(a) The text of Section 90.2 Use and Application,
subsection (A) Practical Safeguarding, is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:

(A) Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this
code is the practical safeguarding of persons and
property from hazards arising from the use of
electricity. Any and all electrical work for light,
heat, power, or any other purposes shall be installed
in conformity with the rules and regulations as set
forth in this code and that document titled, NFPA
70 National Electrical Code, 2023 edition, and in
conformity with the rules, policies, regulations and
amendments as set forth by the building official.
This Code is not intended as a design specification
or an instruction manual for untrained persons.

(b) Section 90.2 Use and Application subsection (A)
Practical Safeguarding, is hereby amended by adding
the following sections:

90.2(A)(1) Special Inspection. The City of
Tolleson requires Special Electrical Inspections for
the types of work specified below as added through
this subsection and subsection 90.2(A)(2). Special
Electrical Inspections include, but are not limited to,
testing or observation of the work assigned for

conformance with the approved design drawings
and specifications, and submission of appropriate
inspection reports or certificates to the City of
Tolleson Electrical Inspector.

The Special Electrical Inspector shall be a qualified
person who demonstrates competence to the
satisfaction of the Building Official for the type of
work requiring Special Inspection. These
individual(s) or firm(s) shall be responsible for
performing the Special Inspection tasks and reports
required by the City of Tolleson. The Special
Electrical Inspector(s) shall be an independent,
third-party individual, firm or testing agency and
shall not be the installing contractor or any other
person responsible for the work.

Electrical Special Inspection:

1. Ground-fault protection performance tests for
equipment provided or required to have ground-
fault protection.
2. Switchboard, panelboards, motor control center,
and all other equipment rated 1,000 amps or
more; or over 600 volts. (over-potential test,
also known as a dielectric withstand test, and
commonly referred to as a hi-pot test.)
3. Emergency and standby power systems
including: switchboards, panelboards,
distribution boards, transfer equipment, power
source, conductors, fire pumps, exhaust and
ventilation fans.
4. Other special inspections as required by the
building official.

90.2(A)(2) Electrical Observation. Electrical
observation by the ‘Registrant of Record’ shall be
provided for the following installations:

1. Installation or alteration of that portion of a health
care facility electrical system which fall within the
scope of article 517, Part 3- “Essential Electrical
System” of the 2017 National Electrical Code.
2. Installations or alterations of high voltage electrical
systems, which exceed 600 volts.

3. Installations or alterations of electrical systems
within locations classified as hazardous by the
provisions of the 2017 National Electrical Code, or
the currently adopted International Fire Code,
except for gasoline dispensing installations and
systems located within storage garages, repair
garages or lubritorium.
4. When electrical observation is specifically required
by the building official.
The owner shall direct the Engineer responsible for the
electrical design, or another Engineer designated by the
Engineer responsible for the electrical design to
perform visual observation of complex electrical
equipment and systems for general conformance to the
approved plans and specifications, including but not
limited to, placement and interconnection of equipment.
Electrical observation shall be performed at
intermediate significant stages of the construction
progression and when installation is complete and ready
to be inspected by the Building Official. Certificates of
Electrical Observation shall be completed and sealed by
the Engineer of Record for all life safety items as one of
the requirements prior to release of a temporary
certificate of occupancy. All certificates of Electrical
Observation shall be completed and sealed prior to the
project’s final approval and the electrical portion of the
certificate of occupancy is completed.

(c) The text of Section 230.70(A)(1) Readily Accessible
Location, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced
as follows:

(1) Readily Accessible Location. The service
disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily
accessible location either outside of a building or
structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of
the service-entrance conductors. The service
disconnecting means shall be installed adjacent to,
and accessible from, the same working area as the
utility meter. All service disconnecting means
located inside a building shall be enclosed within a
room or space separated from the rest of the
building by not less than a one-hour fire barrier.

Exception: The ceiling of this service entrance room
may be constructed as required for a one-hour

horizontal assembly in accordance with 2024
International Building Code, Chapter 7.

(d) The text of Section 358.10 Uses Permitted, subsection
(B) Corrosive Environments, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

(B) Corrosive Environments. Ferrous or
nonferrous EMT, elbows, couplings, and fittings
shall not be in concrete that is in direct contact with
the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive
influences and judged unsuitable for the condition
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

(e) The text of Section 358.12 Uses Not Permitted, is
hereby amended by adding the following subsection:

(3) Where in direct contact with the soil.

(5) The International Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions
as follows:

(a) The text of Section 101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Mechanical Code of the City of Tolleson,
hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(b) The text of Section 105.4.4 Extensions, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 105.4.4 Extensions. An application for a permit
for any proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing,
unless such application had been pursued in good
faith or a permit has been issued; except that the
building official is authorized to grant one extension
of time for a period not to exceed 180 days. The
extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.

[A] 108.2 Fee Schedule. All fees shall be in
accordance with City of Tolleson adopted fee
schedule.

(d) The text of Section 108.6 Refunds, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 108.6 Fee Refunds. The code official shall be
permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The code official shall be permitted to authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit
fee paid when no work has been done under a
permit issued in accordance with this code. The
code official shall be permitted to authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any examination time has been
expended. The code official shall not be permitted
to authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon
written application filed by the original permittee
not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.

(e) The text of Section 112 Means of Appeals, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section 112 Means of Appeals.

Decisions of the Chief Building Official shall be
appealed to a hearing officer appointed by the City
Manager. An application for an appeal of any order,
decision or interpretation made by the Chief
Building Official shall be filed in writing and shall
be delivered to the Building Official within thirty
(30) calendar days of the date of the order, decision
or interpretation. The decision of the Chief Building
Official may be reversed or modified by the hearing
officer upon his/ her finding that:

b. The reversal or modification of the Chief Building
Official's decision will not create or manifest
injustice or affect the intent of the city code.
c. The reversal of the Chief Building Official's
decision will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare.

(f) Section 114.4 Violation Penalties, is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
(g) The text of Section 201.4 Terms Not Defined, is hereby
amended by adding the following to the end of the
section:

Merriam Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of the
English Language shall be considered as providing
ordinarily accepted meanings.

(6) The International Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions
as follows:

(a) The text of Section 101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Plumbing Code of the City of Tolleson,
hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(b) The text of Section 101.2.1 Appendices, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the
appendices shall not apply unless specifically
adopted. The City of Tolleson hereby adopts:

Appendix B Rates of Rainfall for Various
Cities

Appendix E Sizing of Water Piping System

[A] 105.5.4 Extensions. An application for a permit
for any proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing,

unless such application has been pursued in good
faith, or a permit has been issued; except that the
Building Official is authorized to grant one
extension of time for a period not to exceed 180
days. The extension shall be requested in writing
and justifiable cause demonstrated.

(d) The text of Section 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] Fee Schedule. All fees shall be in accordance
with the City of Tolleson adopted fee schedule.

(e) The text of Section 108.6 Refunds, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

(f) The text of Section 112 Means of Appeals, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section 112 Means of Appeals.

Official may be reversed or modified by the hearing
officer upon his/ her finding that:

a. The decision of the Chief Building Official is not
supported by a reasonable interpretation and
application of the city code to the specific facts
presented, or the city code does not apply to the
facts presented.
b. The reversal or modification of the Chief
Building Official's decision will not create or
manifest injustice or affect the intent of the city
code.
c. The reversal of the Chief Building Official's
decision will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare.

(g) The text of Section 201.4 Terms Not Defined, is hereby
amended by adding the following to the end of the
section:

Merriam Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of the
English Language shall be considered as providing
ordinarily accepted meanings.

(h) The text of Section 305.4.1 Sewer Depth, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

305.4.1 Sewer Depth. Building sewers that connect
to private sewage disposal systems shall be installed
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) below finished
grade at the point of septic tank connection.
Building sewers shall be installed not less than 12
inches (305 mm) below grade.

(i) The text of Section 410.4 Substitution, is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:

410.4 Substitution. Where restaurants provide
drinking water in a container free of charge,
drinking fountains shall not be required in those
restaurants. In other occupancies, where drinking
fountains are required, bottled water dispensers or
water coolers shall be permitted to be substituted.

(j) The text of 504.6 Requirements for Discharge Piping,
subsection 2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

2. Discharge through an air gap located in the same
room as the water heater except where the
discharge is outdoors, not subject to freezing and
the piping terminates not less than 6 inches
(153mm) and not more than 12 inches (305mm)
above grade.

(k) The text of Section 608.17.1.1 Carbonated Beverage
Dispensers, is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced as follows:

608.17.1.1 Carbonated Beverage Dispensers. The
water supply connection to each carbonated
beverage dispenser shall be protected by a Reduced
Pressure Principal Backflow Assembly. The
portion of the backflow preventer device
downstream from the second check valve of the
device and the piping downstream therefrom shall
not be affected by carbon dioxide gas.

(l) The text of Section 803.1 Neutralizing Device Required
for Corrosive Wastes, is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced as follows:

803.1 Neutralizing Device Required for
Corrosive Wastes. Special wastes discharge shall
be in conformance with City of Tolleson Utilities
Department Pretreatment Program.

(m) The text of Section 903.1.1 Roof Extension
Unprotected, is hereby amended by adding the
following to the end of the section:

Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be
terminated not less than 6 inches (153 mm) above
the roof and not less than 12 inches (305mm) from
any vertical surface.

(7) The Fuel Gas Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions as follows:

(a) The text of Section 101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known
as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Tolleson,
hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(b) The text of Section 105.5.4 Extensions, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] 105.5.4 Extensions. An application for a permit
for any proposed work shall be deemed to have
been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing,
unless such application had been pursued in good
faith or a permit has been issue; except that the
building official is authorized to grant one extension
of time for a period not to exceed 180 days. The
extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.

[A] 108.2 Fee Schedule. All fees shall be in
accordance with City of Tolleson adopted fee
schedule.

(d) The text of Section 108.6 Refunds, is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced as follows:

[A] Section 108.6 Fee Refunds. The code official
shall be permitted to authorize refunding of a fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected. The code official shall be permitted to
authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of
the permit fee paid when no work has been done
under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The code official shall be permitted to authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any examination time has been
expended. The code official shall not be permitted
to authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon
written application filed by the original permittee
not later than 180 days after the date of payment.

(e) The text of Section 112 (IFGC) Means of Appeals, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section 112 (IFGC) Means of Appeals.

[A] 112.1 Means of Appeals. Decisions of the
Chief Building Official shall be appealed to a
hearing officer appointed by the City Manager. An
application for an appeal of any order, decision or
interpretation made by the Chief Building Official
shall be filed in writing and shall be delivered to the
Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days of
the date of the order, decision or interpretation. The
decision of the Chief Building Official may be
reversed or modified by the hearing officer upon
his/ her finding that:

a. The decision of the Chief Building Official is not
supported by a reasonable interpretation of the
application of the city code to the specific facts
presented, or the city code does not apply to the
facts presented.
b. The reversal or modification of the Chief
Building Official's decision will not create or
manifest injustice or affect the intent of the city
code.
c. The reversal of the Chief Building Official's
decision will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare.

[A] 112.2 Limitations of Authority. The hearing
officer shall have no authority related to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of the
codes, nor shall the hearing officer be empowered
to waive the requirements of the codes.

(f) The text of Section 201.4 Terms Not Defined, is hereby
amended by adding the following to the end of the
section:

Merriam Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of the
English Language shall be considered as providing
ordinarily accepted meanings.

(g) The text of Section 404.12 Minimum Burial Depth, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section 404.12 Minimum Burial Depth.
Underground piping systems shall be installed at a
minimum depth of 12 inches (305mm) below grade
for metal piping and 18 inches (457mm) for plastic
piping.

(h) Section 404.12.1 Individual Outdoor Appliances, is
hereby deleted in its entirety.

(8) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, as published by
the International Code Council, Inc., with amendments and exclusions as
follows:

(a) The text of Section R101.1 Title, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the Energy Conservation Code of the City of
Tolleson, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

(b) The text of Section R101.2 Scope, is hereby amended
by adding the following to the end of the section:

Group R-2 when defined as a Residential Building
by Section R202, shall have the option of
complying under the Commercial Provisions of the
code, regardless of height. Once defined as such on
the submittal documents, all components of the
commercial provisions shall be followed.

R102.1.2 RESNET Testing and 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 R402.4.1.1, R402.4.1.2
and R403.2.2 and shall meet the following
conditions.

1. Third Party Testing and Inspections shall be
completed by a RESNET certified Rater or
Field Rating Inspector 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 Field Inspectors working under a
RESNET Accredited Sampling Provider.
3. Third Party Testing is required for the following
items:

a. R402.4.1.1 – Building Envelope- Thermal
Air Barrier Checklist
b. R402.4.1.2 – Testing – Air Leakage Rate
c. R403.2.2 – 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.

(d) The text of Section R106.2 Schedule of permit fees, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R106.2 Schedule of permit fees. All fees shall be
in accordance with the City of Tolleson adopted fee
schedule.

(e) The text of Section R106.6 Refunds, is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced as follows:

R106.6 Fee Refunds. The code official shall be
permitted to authorize refunding of a fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The code official shall be permitted to authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit
fee paid when no work has been done under a
permit issued in accordance with this code. The
code official shall be permitted to authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for
which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn
or canceled before any examination time has been

expended. The code official shall not be permitted
to authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon
written application filed by the original permittee
not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.

(f) The text of Section R109 Means of Appeals, is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

Section R109 Means of Appeals.

R109.1 Means of Appeals. Decisions of the Chief
Building Official shall be appealed to a hearing
officer appointed by the City Manager. An
application for an appeal of any order, decision or
interpretation made by the Chief Building Official
shall be filed in writing and shall be delivered to the
Building Official within thirty (30) calendar days of
the date of the order, decision or interpretation. The
decision of the Chief Building Official may be
reversed or modified by the hearing officer upon
his/ her finding that:

a. The decision of the Chief Building Official is
not supported by a reasonable interpretation of
the application of the city code to the specific
facts presented, or the city code does not apply
to the facts presented.
b. The reversal or modification of the Chief
Building Official's decision will not create or
manifest injustice or affect the intent of the city
code.
c. The reversal of the Chief Building Official's
decision will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare.

R109.2 Limitations of Authority. The hearing
officer shall have no authority related to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of the
codes, nor shall the hearing officer be empowered
to waive the requirements of the codes.

(g) The text of Section R201.4 Terms Not Defined, is
hereby amended by adding the following to the end of
the section:

Merriam Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary of the
English Language shall be considered as providing
ordinarily accepted meanings.

(h) The text of R401.2 Application, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced as follows:

R401.2 Application. Commercial Buildings shall
comply with one of the following:

6. The requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
90.1.
7. The requirements of Section R402 through
R405. In addition, commercial buildings shall
comply with Section C406 and tenant
improvements shall comply with Section
R406.1.1
8. The requirements of Sections R402.5, R403.2,
R403.3 through R403.3.2, R403.4 through
R403.4.2.3, R403.5.5, R403.7, R403.8.1
through R403.8.4, R403.10.1 through
R403.10.3, R403.11 R403.12, R404, R405, and
R407. The building energy cost shall be equal
to or less than 85 percent of the standard
reference design building.
9. Compliance with the provisions of Section R408
are optional.

(i) The Energy Rating Index Not Including OPP of 51 for
Climate Zone 2 in Table R406.5 Maximum Energy
Rating Index is deleted and replaced with 55.