Building Codes and Amendments

The Town of Oro Valley adopted the 2024 International Building Codes and the 2023 National Electric Code with local amendments on September 3, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026.

All permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, must use the 2024 codes. The codes are available for viewing through the International Code Council online library and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Local amendments are available for viewing in the sections below.

Each code has been amended to accommodate the Town of Oro Valley. Make sure your plans comply with currently adopted codes. *Please check back in the weeks to come for additional updates and information.

Adopting Local Amendments to the Building Code is authorized by Ordinances 25-05 and 25-06.