NOTICE - New Building Codes In Effect 

General Information

  • 2024 International Code Council Codes, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Building Code, Including Appendix C – Group U Agricultural Buildings, Appendix I — Patio Covers, Appendix J — Grading, Appendix K — Administrative Provisions, and Appendix P – Sleeping Lofts Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2018 Edition
  • 2024 Existing Building Code, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Fire Code, Including Appendix B — Fire Flow Requirements For Buildings, Appendix C — Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution, Appendix D — Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Appendix E – Hazard Categories, Appendix F – Hazard Ranking, Appendix G – Cryogenic Fluids-Weight And Volume Equivalents and Appendix J – Building Information Sign Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, Including Appendix A — Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping, Appendix B — Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents, and Appendix C — Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Mechanical Code, Including Appendix A — Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2023 National Electrical Code, Published by the National Fire Protection Association, 2023 Edition.
  • 2024 International Plumbing Code, Including Appendix C — Structural Safety, And Appendix E — Sizing of Water Piping System. Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Residential Code For One- And Two-Family Dwellings, Including Appendix BB - Tiny Houses, Appendix BD – Home Day Care Occupancy, Appendix BF – Patio Covers, Appendix BJ – Strawbale Construction, Appendix BM – 3D Printed Building Construction, Appendix BN – Extended Plate Wall Construction, Appendix CA — Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping, Appendix CB — Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped With Draft Hoods, Category 1 Appliances and Appliances listed with use with Type B Vents, Appendix CD — Piping Standards for Various Applications, Appendix CE — Venting Methods, Appendix CF — Sizing of Water Piping Systems, and Appendix P – Sleeping Lofts. Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024 Edition.
  • 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Published by the International Code Council Incorporated, (ICC), 2024.
  • Town of Camp Verde Administrative Building Code
  • Access to ICC Digital Codes
  • And Amendments

The effective date of the ordinance shall be April 1, 2026 after which all new construction shall meet the standards set forth in the ICC and the above-related codes.

Additional Climatic & Geographic Design Criteria

  • Ground Snow Load: 20 LBS
  • Wind Design Speed:
    • Residential Construction 105 MPH – Exposure C (when designed using the 2024 IRC)
    • Commercial Construction - MPH based on Risk Category (as defined by the 2024 IBC); Exposure C
  • Seismic Design Category: C
  • Weathering: Moderate
  • Frost Line Depth: 12 inches (305 mm)
  • Termite: Moderate To Heavy
  • Winter Design Temperature: 20 Degrees
  • Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No
  • Flood Hazards: Please Refer To Yavapai County Flood Control
  • Air Freezing Index: 194
  • Mean Annual Temperature: 53 Degrees
  • Climate Zone: 2B