Adopted Codes & Ordinances
Adopted Building Codes & Ordinances
The City of Mayflower, Arkansas has adopted and enforces with permits and inspections the codes provided below.
- Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume I Fire. (2021 edition)
- Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II Buildings. (2021 edition)
- Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume III Residential. (2021 edition)
- Arkansas Fuel Gas Code (2018 edition)
- Arkansas Energy Code (2014 edition)
- Arkansas Plumbing Code (2018 edition)
- Arkansas Mechanical Code (2010 edition)
- International Existing Building Code (2012 edition)
- International Energy Conservation Code (2009 edition)
- Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code (2012 edition)
- Standard Swimming Pool Code (2012 edition)
- NFPA National Electric Code (2017 edition)
The City of Mayflower has enacted Ordinance #2023-05 which modifies, with additional restrictions, the State Residential Building code for construction materials and methods for residential construction.
Residential Framing Modifications
Walls and framing constructed with 2”x4” studs shall be constructed with no more than a maximum width of sixteen (16) inches between the center of studs. For roof framing work, contractors using 2”x4” for roof framing work shall allow no more than sixteen (16) inches between trusses. When 2”x6” or 2”x8” or larger lumber is used for framing for roofing, builders may construct with trusses up to twenty-four (24) inches between the center of trusses.
Duct Work Modifications
No “flex duct” or similar flexible duct work products shall be allowed for heating and cooling duct work. Materials used in heating and cooling duct work shall be of a rigid aluminum material.
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