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State Adoption Protocol Category:
Local adoption
State Upcoming Adoption Status:
No upcoming changes
Arizona
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Phoenix
Phoenix
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Phoenix adopts the 2024 International Codes with both technical and administrative amendments through the Phoenix Building Construction Code. Amendments impact building, energy, mechanical, plumbing, and existing building requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2024
FIRE
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2024
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Flagstaff
Flagstaff
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

The City of Flagstaff adopts the 2018 International Codes and the 2017 NEC with both technical and administrative amendments. Local amendments impact commercial solar readiness, gas piping, electrical branch-circuit materials, and adopted code appendices.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2018
FIRE
International Fire Code
2018
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2017
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2018
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2018

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Buckeye
Buckeye
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Buckeye adopts the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 NEC with both technical and administrative amendments. Local changes impact fire-life-safety reports, electrical equipment requirements, and other design considerations for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2024
FIRE
International Fire Code
2024
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Queen Creek
Queen Creek
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Queen Creek adopts the 2021 ICC model codes and the 2020 NEC with both technical and administrative amendments codified in its Town Code. Local amendments impact building, fire, electrical, and administrative processes for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2020
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Scottsdale
Scottsdale
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Scottsdale adopts the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 NEC with technical amendments tailored to local conditions. Amendments primarily impact building and energy code requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2021
FIRE
International Fire Code
2021
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2021
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2020
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2021
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2021

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Tempe
Tempe
,
AZ
No upcoming changes

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Tempe adopts the 2018 International Codes and the 2017 NEC with technical amendments through local ordinances. Amendments introduce additional restrictions affecting building, energy, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2018
FIRE
International Fire Code
2018
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2017
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2018
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2018

Upcoming Code Changes

No upcoming changes

No updates

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.
Arizona
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Tucson
Tucson
,
AZ
New codes effective in 2026
2026-01-01

State Adoption Context

State baseline here

Arizona does not mandate a single statewide commercial building code. Local jurisdictions adopt and enforce their own codes, often with amendments, while state fire codes apply in areas without locally adopted fire codes.

Code adoption status

-

Does this city make amendments?

Yes

Tucson adopts the International Codes and the NEC with both technical and administrative amendments authorized by ordinance. Local amendments impact building, fire, energy, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical requirements for commercial projects.

Current City Codes

Family
Base Code
Edition
BUILDING
International Building Code
2024
FIRE
International Fire Code
2024
ENERGY
International Energy Conservation Code
2018
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code
2023
MECHANICAL
International Mechanical Code
2024
PLUMBING
International Plumbing Code
2024

Upcoming Code Changes

New codes effective in 2026
2026-01-01

Effective January 1, 2026, Tucson will require compliance with updated versions of the building, fire, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes, incorporating local amendments. The 2018 energy code remains unchanged until further notice.

No grace periods found
Disclaimer: This information should be used to guide your research and does not represent the AHJ. Always verify via government websites.