Section R4-34-705. Accessory Structures and Ground Anchoring

A.      Accessory structures.

1.        For commercial factory-built buildings, an installer shall comply with the International Building Code when pre- paring accessory structure plans. For residential single- family factory-built buildings, an installer shall comply

with the International Residential Code when preparing accessory structure plans.

2.        The Department may approve a design that does not com- ply with the International Building Code or the Interna- tional Residential Code based on a demonstration by an Arizona Registered Engineer that the design is engi- neered to standards at least equivalent to those in the applicable code.

3.        An installer shall submit plans for all accessory structures except skirting, evaporative coolers, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and storage rooms of less than 120 square feet.

B.       Ground anchoring plans shall be certified by a registered engi- neer or approved by the Office of Manufactured Housing so that anchoring systems resist overturning and lifting effects of the wind.

1.        An installer shall comply with the applicable require- ments in R4-34-102 or the manufacturer’s installation manual when preparing ground anchoring plans. If nei- ther apply, the Department shall compare the plans to those of an equivalent, current installation to determine whether the plans are approveable.

2.        The plans shall be of sufficient detail and description that all materials, dimensions, and processes can be readily identified.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 145, effective December 8, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 464, effective March 5, 2005 (Supp. 05-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 14

A.A.R. 286, effective March 8, 2008 (Supp. 08-1).