The following described documents containing the following described codes, as the same now exist or may hereafter be amended, or as specifically amended herein, are hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set out herein, and are collectively referred to as “The Building Codes of the City of Show Low.”
The 2018 IBC codes referred to herein are hereby adopted. Future editions of these codes may be adopted from time to time by the city council by resolution, and for the next twelve (12) months, either the most recent or the previous edition may be used for building design requirements. The provisions of both codes may not be intermingled in the design of a building. Twelve (12) months after the date of publication and adoption of the latest edition of a code, only that code may be used as the design requirements for any building to be constructed in the City of Show Low.
Copies of the International Building Codes are on file at the Show Low City Hall, Show Low, Arizona. They may be purchased from the Code Council, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California.
(A) International Building Code, together with its appendices and supplements, if any, published by the Code Council.
(1) Standards and specifications set forth in A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), and its implementing rules, including “Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities,” declared a public record by Resolution No. 772, as applying to public entities, are hereby adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the International Building Code adopted in this section and made part thereof as fully set forth therein. Such standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations and are not required in buildings or portions of existing buildings that do not meet the standards and specifications.
(2) Standards and specifications set forth in A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), and its implementing rules, including “Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities” declared a public record by Resolution No. 772, as applying to public accommodations and commercial facilities, are hereby adopted and incorporated as an amendment to the International Building Code adopted in this section and made part thereof as though fully set forth therein. Such standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations commenced after September 3, 1996.
(3) Addenda and Additions to the Building Code.The following addenda and additions to the previously described codes as apply to Show Low, Arizona:
Minimum footings:
One (1) story light-frame construction tool and storage sheds, greenhouses, barns, and other accessory buildings not used for human occupancy, from two hundred and one (201) square feet to three hundred and ninety-nine (399) square feet, may utilize permanent footings as indicated in figures 1 and 2 below, footings which comply with Section R403.1.4 of the International Residential Code, or engineered footings provided by the applicant and approved by the building official. Appropriate anchoring shall be required. Shipping containers, regardless of size, are prohibited in residentially zoned areas unless utilized in conjunction with a valid building permit for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months.
One story frame construction
Figure 1. Stem walls and wood floors
Figure 2. Monolithic
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figures 3 and 4. Pier detail for frame porches and decks only
Two story frame construction
Figure 5. Piers
Figure 6. Stem walls and wood floors
Figure 7. Monolithic
Minimum slabs:
One story frame construction
All concrete slabs that are to be under a roof must be reinforced with fiber mesh, woven wire mesh, or minimum three-eighths (3/8) inch rebar spaced no more than thirty (30) inches O.C. each way.
Figure 8. Slab construction stem wall
Two story frame construction
All concrete slabs that are to be under a roof must be reinforced with fiber mesh, woven wire mesh, or minimum three-eighths (3/8) inch rebar spaced no more than thirty (30) inches O.C. each way.
Figure 9. Slab construction stem wall
Foundation sills: Foundation Redwood or P.T. (Note: P.T. – Pressure treatment to meet sec. 1403.6.) Sills shall be 2" x 6' minimum.
Piers: Redwood or P.T. fir sills shall cover the full width of the pier or 2" x 6" on 8" block.
Girder, beams and bearing wall header spans: No. 2 and BTR H.F. (laminated 2" nominal allowable in lieu of 4" thickness material).
Maximum spans – Plywood – OSB roof sheathing
1/2 - 16" O.C.
5/8 - 24" O.C.
3/4 - 32" O.C.
Roof loads: Less than 4" - 12" pitch – Snow load 35 lb. PST
4" - 12" pitch and greater – Snow load 30 lb. PST
Engineering calculations and design data may be required for any unusual design or long span roof systems at the discretion of the building official, prior to issuance of a permit.
Insulation Minimums:
Walls R-11
Ceiling R-19
Electrical: Ground fault circuit interrupters (G.F.C.I.) are required on all temporary service outlets.
(B) The 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, together with supplements, if any, published by the International Code Council, Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency excluded.
(C) The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, together with its supplements, if any, published by the International Code Council.
(D) The 2018 International Mechanical Code, together with its supplements, if any, published by the International Code Council.
(E) The 2018 International Plumbing Code, together with its supplements, if any, published by the Code Council.
(F) The 2017 National Electrical Code, together with its supplements, if any, published by the National Fire Protection Association. (Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 12-16-08; Ord. No. 2017-06, § 1, 11-21-17; Ord. No. 2020-01, § 1, 1-7-20. 1976 Code § 7-2-4)
