Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41. State Government § 41-1492.03. Incorporation of standards in building codes

A. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public entities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted after the effective date of this article by this state or any agency, department or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications apply to new construction and alterations and are not required in buildings or portions of existing buildings that do not meet the standards and specifications.

B. The standards and specifications referred to in this article and its implementing rules as applying to public accommodations and commercial facilities shall be incorporated in any building code in existence on or adopted subsequent to the effective date of this article by this state or any agency, department, or political subdivision of this state. These standards and specifications shall apply to new construction and alterations commenced after the effective date of such standards and specifications.