Building codes are published to meet the needs of local jurisdictions charged with enforcement of building standards for construction and are updated to reflect the latest standards.
The Planning & Development Department (PDD) is currently reviewing the 2024 International Codes, the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, and the 2023 National Electrical Code for possible adoption in August of 2025.
Public meetings are currently being held to review Phoenix Building Construction Code Amendments.
| Development Advisory Board Subcommitte Date | Meeting Time | Items Presented |
| February 6, 2025 | 2 - 4 PM | IPC, IFGC |
| February 13, 2025 | 2 - 4 PM | IPC, UPC, IMC, Elevator/ASME |
| February 20, 2025 | 2 - 4 PM | IBC Administration, Elevator/ASME |
| February 27, 2025 | 2 - 4 PM | IBC, IEBC |
| March 6, 2025 | 2 - 4 PM | IBC, IECC Staff, IECC Public |
| March 13, 2025 | 2 - 4:30 PM | NEC, NEC Public, IgCC |
| March 20, 2025 | 2 - 4:30 PM | IRC Staff, IRC Public, NEC |
| March 27, 2025 | 2 - 4:30 PM | IBC, IPC, UPC, IECC, IRC |
| Development Advisory Board Date | Meeting Time | Items Presented |
| April 22, 2025 | 3 PM | IBC-Chpt 1 - Approved, IBC-Chpt 1 - Denied, IBC Approved, IBC Denied IRC Approved, IRC Denied, IMC, IPC, UPC, IFGC, IECCApproved, IECC Denied |
Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning Subcommittee Date | Meeting Time | Items Presented |
| May 21, 2025 | 10 AM | IBC-Admin-Chpt 1, IBC, IEBC, IRC, |
*The Building Construction Code Meetings and Results will be udpated as voting decisions are made, please check back often.
The final step in the adoption process will require Phoenix City Council action. The scheduled date of this meeting is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:30 PM at City Council | City of Phoenix.
On June 6, 2018, the Phoenix City Council approved the adoption of the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code (PBCC).
Amendments were approved in the following order: Code Committee(s), Development Advisory Board (DAB) Technical Subcommittee or DAB Administrative Subcommittee, full Development Advisory Board (DAB), Downtown, Aviation, Economy, and Innovation (DAEI) Subcommittee and the Formal City Council.
ADA Codes are referenced in the 2018 International Building Code, as well as ICC A117.1-2009 and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
To view a history of Phoenix's past code adoptions please visit Phoenix Construction Code history.
View amendments below to the 2018 City of Phoenix Building Construction Code, per Ordinance G-6463.