Current Code References

The one-year grace period during which either the 2018 Edition or the previous 2015 Edition may be used expires on 7/1/2022.  Please make sure your plans show the Code year you are building under.

 Current Building Codes: 

• Residential Construction: 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code
• Commercial Construction: 2018 Edition of the International Building Code
• Plumbing: 2018 Edition of the International Plumbing
• Mechanical: 2018 Edition of the International Mechanical Code
• Electrical: 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

2018 Code Update Cycle - Significant Changes

Previous Code

• Residential Construction: 2015 Edition of the International Residential Code
• Commercial Construction: 2015 Edition of the International Building Code
• Plumbing: 2015 Edition of the International Plumbing
• Mechanical: 2015 Edition of the International Mechanical Code
• Electrical: 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)