​​2024 Building Code Adoption

The Planning & Development Department is currently in the review process of the 2024 International Codes, the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code and the 2023 National Electrical Code for possible adoption July 2025. Staff committees will be proposing amendments to the model codes based on conditions specific to Phoenix. The public has also submitted proposed amendments. The Development Advisory Board Building Code Subcommittee will be reviewing the proposed amendments and making recommendations on approving, revising or disapproving the proposed amendments on the following dates and times:

*Information on this page will be updated frequently, please check back often. 

These will be public meetings and an opportunity for public input will be provided. If you have an interest to comment at any of the listed meetings, please send an email to codeproposals@phoenix.gov to let us know.

The official agenda for the DAB Building Code Subcommittee will be publicly posted to Public Meeting Notices​.

2018 City of Phoenix Building Construction Codes

On June 6, 2018, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC).

Standard plans approved under the 2012 Phoenix Building Construction Code will remain in ​effect until July 1, 2019.

Amendments were approved in the following order; Code Committee(s), Development Advisory Board (DAB) Technical Subcommittee or DAB Administrative Subcommittee, full Development Advisory Board (DAB), Downtown, Aviation, Economy, and Innovation (DAEI) Subcommittee and the Formal City Council.

To VIEW Amendments to the 2018 City of Phoenix Building Construction Code, per Ordinance G-6463​

2018 International Building Code (IBC)​​

2018 International Residential Code (IRC)

2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

2012 International Green Construction Code (IGCC)-Optional

2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)

2018 Phoenix Fire Code​ -  with link to amendments effective July 3, 2021 with Ordinance G-6854

ASME Elevator Codes​

To VIEW 2018 Codes

 https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/collections/I-Codes

ADA Codes are referenced in the 2018 International Building Code, as well as ICC A117.1-2009 and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

For questions regarding the code adoption process, you may contact our Building Official section at ​pdd.building.official@phoenix.gov​ .​​​

To VIEW information on Building Construction Codes Implementation;

2018 Code Implementation Memo 

The 2012 Phoenix Building Construction Code became effective July 1, 2013.

Building codes are published to meet the needs of local jurisdictions charged with enforcement of building standards for construction and use, and are updated to reflect the latest standards of life-safety and construction technology. The amendments to the 2012 building codes were adopted by City Council on May 15, 2013, following an open discussion with the community.

The following lists the adopted city of Phoenix base codes and amendment packages. Remember, a complete code package includes both the adopted base code and the Phoenix amendment package. For code adoption effective dates, refer to:

• Phoenix Construction Code history page (PDF).
  

The City of Phoenix adopted a few select provisions of the 2015 I-Codes as amendments to our current 2012 PBCC.  These amendments became effective on November 1, 2016.

View City Council approved code amendments, per Ordinance G-6199, with an effective date of Nov. 1.​​​​​

30 Day Hold for Commercial Structures 50 years and older

To view the base codes adopted, select from the following links:

2012 International Code Council Codes​

2011 National Electrical Code/NFPA-70​

To view all of the city's code amendments, select the appropriate PDF formatted links below.

• All amendments to the Phoenix Building Construction Code with index
• 2010 ASME
• 2011 National Electrical Code
• 2012 International Building Code Administrative Provisions
• 2012 International Building Code
• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2012 International Existing Building Code
  
• 2012 International Fire Code
• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2012 International Green Construction Code
• 2012 International Mechanical Code
• 2012 International Residential Code
  
• 2012 International or Uniform Plumbing Codes

To view amendments incorporated after the adoption of the 2012 Phoenix Building Construc​tion Code, select the appropriate PDF formatted links below. These amendments also appear in the discipline-specific amendments above.

• Ordinance G-5896 adopted February 26, 2014
  IBC 105.2. Work exempt from permit
  IBC 119 Journeyman/Apprentice Licenses
  IBC 706.1.1 Party Walls
  IRC R313 Sprinklers
  UPC 912 Air Admittance Valves

​If you need further information or would like to speak to someone in person, please contact Planning & Development at 602-534-8529 or email at krista.cambern@phoenix.gov​.​