Construction Codes & Licensing

The Town of Youngtown has adopted the following internationally standardized building codes:

  • 2013 AZBO / Maricopa Association of Governments Amendments
  • 2021 International Building Code - Commercial (IBC)
  • 2021 International Existing Building Codes IBEC)
  • 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
  • 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
  • 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
  • 2021 International Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

For purposes of redevelopment, the existing Building Code is currently being adopted along with an expanded Redevelopment Plan in order to simplify the reconstruction of our valuable older commercial facilities

All contractors and sub-contractors operating in Youngtown must hold a valid license with the Registrar of Contractors for the State of Arizona. In addition, they are required to have a Town of Youngtown Business License in order to perform work within the Town's limits.