Cochise County planning panel backs update to 2024 I‑Codes, with one commissioner dissenting
Jul 9, 2026
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt 2024 International Building Code series and the 2023 NEC (retain 2012 energy code); staff said the update improves safety and aligns Cochise County with neighboring jurisdictions. One commissioner voted no, citing insufficient information about impacts on average residents.
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The Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt updated building codes—the 2024 International Building Code suite and the 2023 National Electrical Code—while retaining the 2012 energy code for now.
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