Changes Concerning Maricopa County Development Codes

 On September 5, 2007, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to:

Adopt amendments to the Planning & Development Local Additions & Addenda to adopt the following building codes with AZBO/MAG amendments:

• 2006 International Building Code
• 2006 International Residential Code
• 2006 International Mechanical Code
• 2005 National Electrical Code

And to raise certain flat rate permit fees.

All newly adopted Codes, Local Additions & Addenda become effective October 5, 2007. Plans may be submitted under the new or the old codes until January 1, 2008. After January 1, 2008 all plans must comply with these new codes.

Also adopted by the Board of Supervisors with an effective date of January 19, 2008:

- 2006 International Plumbing Code

All plans submitted after January 19, 2008 must also reference the 2006 International Plumbing Code