[Archived] Building Board of Appeals Meeting - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Town of Prescott Valley Building Board of Appeals convened on July 15, 2026, primarily to review the proposed adoption of the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) building codes, including updates to the building, residential, plumbing, electrical, and energy conservation codes. The discussion focused on the implications of these code updates for builders and the community, such as modest cost impacts from insulation requirements and new safety measures like additional smoke detectors and whole-house surge protectors. The board also addressed coordination with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) regarding fire code adoption and enforcement, highlighting the intergovernmental agreement that governs collaboration but noting that CAFMA retains control over fire code amendments. No formal vote was required on the code adoption as the board's role was advisory. Additionally, the board elected Robert Noble as vice chairperson. No direct procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.