The City of Tucson has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes with local amendments. The codes are updated every three years to reflect the latest standards of life-safety and developments in building science. Effective January 1st, 2019 all new applied permit activity will use the 2018 Codes. These codes can be found at the public library and/ or purchased through the International Code Council (ICC) or viewed at the Online Library. Each code has been amended to accommodate the City of Tucson. The local amendments are located below (pdf format).
- Amendments to the 2018 International Building Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Existing Building Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Mechanical Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
- Amendments to the 2017 National Electrical Code
- Amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code
- City of Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code
- Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Chapter 5 for public and semi-public swimming pools
- ICC A117.1 - 2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (by reference)
Policy Documents establish or formalize Department practices and procedures.
Information about Code used prior to 2013 is available here: Code History
Ordinance #11590 Adopting Local Amendments to Building Code
Green Building
The City of Tucson has adopted ordinances to support sustainable practices related to water and energy conservation. Some of these practices are required for certain types of new construction.
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Water and Energy Conservation - Ordinances pertaining to requirements for solar readiness, residential gray water, commercial water harvesting, and electric vehicle charging.
- Water Harvesting Guidance Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide basic information and design ideas to developers, engineers, designers and contractors of commercial sites, public buildings, subdivisions and public right of ways. The City of Tucson Unified Development Code includes requirements for water harvesting at these types of developments. The manual will also be useful for those interested in water harvesting on their existing or future home sites.
Other References
Ordinance #10463 Inclusive Home Design - Handicap Visitability Preparations
Inclusive Home Design Ordinance: Synthesis & Commentary
Plumbing Requirements for Foot Spas
City of Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code - The purpose of this code is to provide standards for outdoor lighting to protect the nighttime environment for professional astronomers and the public at large.
Modifications & Appeals
If you wish to file an administrative appeal to the codes, please visit Code Modification for information.