Building Codes and Standards

City of Show Low Building Codes and Standards

  • American National Standard: ADA Accessibility 2010
  • Building Code: International Code, Series 2018*
  • Electrical Code: NEC 2017
  • Exposure Zone : C
  • Fire Code: Contact Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District at (928) 537-5100
  • Frost Line: 18 Inches
  • Gas Test Specifications: Minimum of 3 lbs PSI for 10 minutes 1/10th lb increment gauge
  • Mechanical Code: International Mechanic Code, Series 2018*
  • Plumbing Code: International Plumbing Code, Series 2018*
  • Seismic Zone: B
  • Snow Load - 4/12 or greater: 30 lbs live snow load
  • Snow Load- less than 4/12: 35 lbs live snow load
  • Wind Load: 90 MPH

*Building plans may be submitted using the 2006 or 2018 codes until February 7,2021. After this date all plans must be submitted using the 2018 codes. 

Updated: 2/7/2020