Codes and Ordinances

• The Coconino County Building Division uses the following codes:
  • 2018 International Residential Code
  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
  • 2018 International Existing Building Code
  • 2017 National Electrical Code
• 2019-10 Coconino County Building Ordinance - adopting the 2018 Suite of Building Codes with Amendments
• 2020-11 Earthen Building and Construction Ordinance- regulating the quality and type of material, testing and workmanship of all aspects of construction of earthen buildings or structures
• Plan Attachment Sheet - to be reviewed in conjunction with building permits

Building Within the Sedona Fire District

The Sedona Fire District, to include Oak Creek Canyon, has adopted the 2018 Wildland and Urban Interface Codes.  Fire suppression systems are required, in addition to compliance of the Wildland and Urban Interface Codes.  For additional information, please contact Chief Fire Marshal Dori Booth (928)282-6800. The Sedona Fire Marshal will be conducting concurrent plan reviews with Coconino County to ensure code compliance. 

Design Criteria & Building Details

• Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria Report
• Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria Report Users Guide
• Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria Tables
• Please see this memo for information about a policy change which affects snow load requirements for manufactured homes.

Substantive Policies

• BD-2013-001 - Enactment, Purpose, and Scope of Substantive Policies
• BD-2013-002 - Residential Plan Checklist
• BD-2013-003 - Commercial Plan Checklist
• BD-2013-004 - Building Permit Procedures and Minimum Plan Requirements for Residential Projects
• BD-2013-005 - Building Permit Procedures and Minimum Plan Requirements for Commercial Projects
• BD-2013-006 - Manufactured Homes and Residential Factory Built Buildings Checklist
• BD-2016-002 - Residential Strawbale Construction
• BD-2019-001 - Earthbag Structures up to 750 Square Feet
• BD-2019-002 - Greenhouses Up to 400 Square Feet
• BD-2020-001 - Application of Ground Snow Loads by Area and Elevation
• BD-2020-003 - Electrical Services Intended for the Innovative Materials and Systems Pilot Program
• BD-2020-004 - BlueBeam Use
• BD-2020-005 - Digital Plan Sets Intake and Dissemination
• BD-2020-006 - Propane Tank Installation
• BD-2020-007 - Cabanas and Similar Structures
• BD-2020-008 - Expired Building Permits
• BD-2020-009 - Accessory Structures Less than 200 Square Feet
• BD-2021-001 - Simulated Performance Alternative and Energy Rating Index
• BD-2022-001 - Manufactured Home Foundations
  
  
• PZ-2013-003 - Amendment to Timeframes and Requirements
• PZ-2013-004 - Six Month Cancellation Timeframe
• PZ-2013-005 - Commercial Building Permit Timeframes
• PZ-2013-006 - Residential Building Permit Timeframes
• PZ-2013-026 - Enclosure Nonconversion Agreements
• PZ-2015-002 - Park Models
• PZ-2015-003 - Roof-Top Solar Installations
• PZ-2015-004 - Renewal of Conditional Use Permits