Building & Fire Code Compliance

About

• The Building and Fire Code Compliance Division ensures quality construction for the Town's residents by regulating building construction and building occupancy.
• Enforce the Town's building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and energy ordinances.
• Enforce other applicable state and local laws and ordinances.
• Oversees maintenance of the Town's Desert Awareness Park and the Cave Creek Rodeo Grounds.
• Is responsible for fleet management of the Town's vehicles and Public Works' heavy equipment.
• Is responsible for maintenance of all Town property.

Effective February 1, 2025, Cave Creek has an updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule.  

Comprehensive Fee Schedule

Notice to Contractors and Owners

As of January 1, 2026, all permit applications will be required to adhere to the following codes. Anyone who submits under the 2021 Code Cycle will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• 2024 International Building Code
• 2024 International Residential Code
  • 2018 Residential Energy Code
• 2024 International Plumbing Code
• 2024 International Mechanical Code
• 2023 National Electric Code
• 2024 International Fire Code
• 2024 International Existing Building Code
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
• 2018 International Residential Energy Code
• 2024 International Pool and Spa Code
• And their Amendments as amended by resolution R2022-03. Amendments to the International Building Codes can be found here. *Notice *Notice Notice Notice to Contractors Notice to Contractors and Owners