Due to forecasted storms, free sand for sandbags is now available at eight City of Phoenix parks.
Building Construction Codes
Building codes are published to meet the needs of local jurisdictions charged with enforcement of building standards for construction and are updated to reflect the latest standards.
On June 18, 2025, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC). The City of Phoenix is transitioning to this updated code with an effective date of August 1, 2025. To view implementation guidelines, please find the link here. 2024 Building Code Implementation
To view a history of Phoenix's past code adoptions please visit Phoenix Construction Code history
2024 City of Phoenix Building Construction Codes
On June 18, 2025, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2024 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC).
ADA Codes are the referenced ICC A117.1-2017 as scoped in the amended 2024 International Building Code as well as the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
View amendments to the 2024 City of Phoenix Building Construction Code, per Ordinance G-7397.
2024 PBCC with Amendments (PDF)
- 2024 International Building Code Administrative Provisions (IBC Chapter 1)
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix E
- 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices BA, BB, BF, BG, BI, BJ, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, CF, NB, and NE
- 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2024 International Fuel gas Code (IFGC)
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E
- 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, C, I and M
- 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)
- 2022 ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
- 2023 ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
- 2022 ASME A17.6, Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems - not amended
- 2023 ASME A18.1, Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts - not amended
- 2024 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) - optional
2024 I-Codes with Phoenix Amendments
2018 City of Phoenix Building Construction Codes
2018 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.
View amendments below to the 2018 City of Phoenix Building Construction Code, per Ordinance G-6463.
2018 PBCC with Amendments (PDF)
- 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, 2012 with Ordinance G-6854
- ASME Elevator Codes