The following improvements are currently being considered.

• Proposed Code Amendments
  Administrative Code 105.2.3 - Refrigeration Units
  Administrative Code 105.2.4 - Backflow
  International Building Code 308.6 - Group I-5
  International Building Code 1007.3 - Exit Stairways
  International Building Code 1008.1.3.4 - Egress Doors
  International Building Code 1101.2 - ADA Design
  International Building Code 3409.4 - Change of Occupancy
  UPC Code 103.1.2
• Downtown Code Improvements

In addition to the adopted Phoenix Building Construction Code, a partial list of codes and ordinances commonly referenced in developing property is located on the Ordinances and Standards page.

Refer to guidelines and interpretations for additional assistance.

2006 Adopted Code and Amendment Packages
Building plan reviews are conducted to help ensure compliance with the Phoenix Building Construction Code. The following list shows the adopted city of Phoenix code and amendment packages. Remember, a complete Code package set includes both the adopted code and the Phoenix Amendment package. For code adoption effective dates, please go to the Phoenix Construction Code history page (PDF).

For projects designed and permitted under the 2006 Codes, the following codes are in effect.

Adopted Code

2011 Phoenix Green Construction Code - effective July 1, 2011

2006 Phoenix Building Construction Code - Administrative Provisions

• Code References
  Section 101.4
• July 2, 2008 Amendment
  105.3.2 Time Limitation. 106.2 Site Plan.
• April 1, 2009 Amendment
  102.6 Existing Buildings. 105.2.1.18 Work exempt from permit.
• April 7, 2010 Amendment
  114.2.4.1 Job-site meeting. 114.3 Fees.
• June 20, 2011 Interpretation
  105.2.3.3 Refrigeration Units
• July 1, 2011 Amendment
  105.2.1, #1 Detached accessory structures. 105.2.4.5 Water heaters.
  105.3.2 Time limitation of application. 105.5.3 Permit Reinstatement.
  105.5.6 Permit extensions. 105.7.4 Registered design professional change.
  114.2.4.1 Job-site meeting. 114.3.1 Fees.

2006 Phoenix Building Code

• 2003 ICC/ANSI A 117.1
• July 1, 1994 ADA Guidelines
• April 1, 2009 Amendment
  1007 - Various on accessible egress. 1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms.
  Sections 2701 and 2702 Standby and emergency power systems.
  2703 Special inspections. 2704 Special observations.
  2902.2 Separate facilities.

2006 Phoenix Residential Code

2006 Phoenix Existing Building Code

2006 Phoenix Energy Conservation Code

2006 Phoenix Mechanical Code

2006 Phoenix Fuel Gas Code

2006 Phoenix Fire Code

2006 Phoenix Performance Code

2008 National Electrical Code/NFPA-70 (Effective May 1, 2009)

• April 1, 2009 Amendment

2005 National Electrical Code/NFPA-70 (as referenced in the 2006 IRC)

• Article 210 - Branch Circuits
• Article 250 - Grounding and Bonding
• Article 312 - Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures
• Article 334 - Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable; Types NM, NMC and NMS

2006 Uniform Plumbing Code with Phoenix Amendments (148KB), Table 11-1

• July 2, 2008 Amendment
  Sections 209, 210, 211, 402.3.1, 704.3.
  Sections 1014, 1015, 1016 and 1017.
• April 1, 2009 Amendment
  412.3 Separate facilities. 412.6 Food service establishments deleted.
• April 20, 2011 Amendment - effective July 1, 2011
  503.0 Water heaters.

For purchase please see IAPMO

2007 ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators with Phoenix Amendments

• April 20, 2011 Amendment
  6.1.4 Rated speed. 6.2.4 Rated speed.
  6.1.6.1.1 and 6.2.6.1.2 Automatic operation.

2007 ASME A17.7 Performance-based Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

2002 ASME A17.3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators with Phoenix Amendments

2008 ASME A18.1 Safety Code for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts

To purchase ICC-based Phoenix Code with Amendments from: International Code Council (ICC)

If you need further information or would like to speak to someone in person, please contact Planning & Development at 602-262-7811.

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