The City of Tucson has adopted the 2024 International Building Codes with local amendments. All permit applications submitted after January 1, 2026, must use the 2024 Codes. Permit applications submitted between July 3, 2025 and December 31, 2025 may use either the 2018 or 2024 codes. Note, construction documents submitted during this time must use all of the 2018 or all of the adopted 2024 codes. (expires on Dec 31, 2025)
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.
For more information about the code adoption process please visit the TPCJCC website here.
City of Tucson Local Building Code Amendments
Adopting Local Amendments to the Building Code is authorized by Ordinance #12171.
Supplemental Information
If you wish to file an administrative appeal to the codes, please visit Code Modification for information.