Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Cave Creek, AZ adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.01 (adopted with amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices P and Q. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.02 (adopted with amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.09 (adopted with amendments).

Helpful resources for Cave Creek, Arizona include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Arizona

Residential Building Code

Arizona has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Arizona Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Cave Creek adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2021 IRC(Cave Creek, AZ § 151.01 BUILDING CODE.)

...Effective July 1, 2022, there is herewith adopted, by reference, The International Building Code, 2021 Edition , as published by the International Code Council, adopted as a public record by Resolution No. R2022-03 of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Cave Creek by reference thereto, as fully and completely as if the terms thereof were fully set forth herein, in total, except as modified or changed as follows: (A) Chapter 1, “Scope and Administration”, is hereby amended as follows: (1) 101.1 Title....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Cave Creek ? No
Municipal Code https://www.cavecreek.org/DocumentCenter/View/3225/2018-Design-Criteria?bidId=
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TABLE R 301.2 (1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 0

WIND DESIGN:

     Speed (mph): 115

     Topographic effects: NO

     Special wind region: NO

     Windborne debris zone: NO

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: B

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM:

     Weathering: Negligible

     Frost line depth: 0

     Termite: MODERATE TO HEAVY

WINTER DESIGN TEMP: 34°

ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: NO

FLOOD HAZARD: –

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1500 OR LESS

 MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 69.6°f

Comments

Cave Creek, AZ adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendices P and Q. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.02 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2018 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Cave Creek adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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See Amlegal(Cave Creek, AZ Municipal Code)

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Comments

Cave Creek, AZ adopts the International Building Code, 2018 edition. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.01 (adopted with amendments).

Existing Buildings

Cave Creek, AZ adopts the International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Cave Creek, AZ Muni. Code § 151.09 (adopted with amendments).

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