Building Codes

Building Codes As Adopted by the City of Tucson

The City of Tucson has adopted the 2018 International Building Codes with local amendments. All permit applications submitted after January 2, 2019, will use the 2018 Codes.

These codes can be found at the public library and through the International Code Council (ICC).

Each code has been amended to accommodate the City of Tucson. Make sure that your plans comply with currently adopted codes.

City of Tucson IBC Local Amendments

• Amendments to the 2018 International Building Code(PDF, 152KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Existing Building Code(PDF, 63KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code(PDF, 95KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code(PDF, 60KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Mechanical Code(PDF, 98KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code(PDF, 123KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code(PDF, 140KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code(PDF, 92KB)
• Amendments to the 2017 National Electrical Code(PDF, 75KB)
• Amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code (PDF, 183KB)
• Arizona Administrative Code Title 18 Chapter 5 for public and semi-public swimming pools(PDF, 421KB)
• 2012 City of Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code(PDF, 116KB)
• ICC A117.1 - 2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (by reference) 
• Inclusive Home Design Ordinance(PDF, 724KB)

Adopting Local Amendments to the Building Code is authorized by Ordinance #11590.

Supplemental Information

• Common Code References
• Inclusive Home Design Ordinance Summary
• Outdoor Lighting Calculation
• Sustainability Codes

Modifications & Appeals

If you wish to file an administrative appeal to the codes, please visit Code Modification for information.