Tucson, Arizona Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Tucson, Arizona.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
The 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code is the primary plumbing code for the City of Tucson. The 2006 International Plumbing Code, including the plumbing section of the 2006 International Residential Code, may be used as an alternate means through an Appeal to the Building Official.
Tucson Arizona Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2006 | Online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | Online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Online |
| Other Codes | IFGC 2006 (no amendments) | |
Arizona Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5550 Fax: (520) 791-4340 |
| Plumbing | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5550 Fax: (520) 791-4340 |
| Mechanical | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5550 Fax: (520) 791-4340 |
| Electrical | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5550 Fax: (520) 791-4340 |
| Civil | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5100 |
| Accessibility | Building Official Phone: (520) 791-5550 Fax: (520) 791-4340 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Administrator Phone: (520) 791-4605 |
| Zoning | Zoning Review Phone: (520) 791-5608 |
| Planning | Planning Department Phone: (520) 791-4505 Fax: (520) 791-4130 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (520) 791-4221 Fax: (520) 623-9803 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Phone: (520) 791-4502 Fax: (520) 791-5346 |
| Parks/Recreation | Fred Gray Director Phone: (520) 791-4873 Fax: (520) 791-4008 |
Other Arizona Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Arizona:
