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1. What are the adopted building codes for Coconino County?

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2. What are the minimum uniformly distributed live loads for Coconino County?

The minimum uniformly distributed live loads for Coconino County are:

• Attics made usable when the attic truss is a bonus room (habitable space), the floor Live Load shall be a minimum of forty (40) pounds per square foot (psf).
• Decks and Exterior Balconies – forty (60) psf.
• Sleeping Rooms – thirty (30) psf.
• Habitable Space – forty (40) psf.
• Storage Rooms – thirty (30) psf.

3. What are the snow load requirements for Coconino County?

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4. What is the design criteria for Coconino County?

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5. When do I need a building permit?

The list below indicates when a building permit is not required:

• One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet. Additionally these structures shall have a maximum wall height of eight (8) feet and a maximum overall building height of fifteen (15) feet. All property setbacks and distances between buildings shall be complied with.
• Fences not over 7 feet tall, Check with Planning and Zoning for zoning requirements.
• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Check with Planning and Zoning for zoning requirements.
• Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
• Sidewalk and driveways. Check with Community Development Engineering Division for other requirements.
• Paint, paper, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
• Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
• Swings and other playground equipment.
• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not requires additional support.
• Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by the IRC 2012 Section R311.4.
• One-Story detached agricultural Hoop Greenhouse. An agricultural greenhouse is a structure for horticulture (growing plants for food and flowers) and it is mainly a glazed or translucent structure such as a hoop greenhouse. Additionally, these structures shall have a maximum wall height of eight (8) feet and a maximum overall building height of fifteen (15) feet. All property setbacks and distances between buildings shall be complied with.

6. Are there local sustainable building professionals that can help me with my project?

Yes. The Sustainable Building Program maintains a Resource Directory of current builders and other service providers that have experience with sustainable building.

7. I live within the Sedona Fire District. Are there special codes I need to be aware of if building?

The Sedona Fire District, to include Oak Creek Canyon, has adopted the 2018 Wildland and Urban Interface Codes as amended by the Sedona Fire District.  Class 1 ignition resistant construction and 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.     

Please visit the Sedona Fire District’s website at:  https://www.sedonafire.org/fire-prevention/plan-development-review/

Sedona Fire District Amendments to the Wildland and Urban Interface Codes can be located here:  https://www.sedonafire.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SFD-2018-Wildland-Urban-Interface-Amendments.pdf