Forty more jurisdictions use International Codes

Over the 2005 spring and summer months, a number of jurisdictions across the nation implemented the International Codes. From May 1 through early September, the International Codes went into effect in 40 jurisdictions in 15 states.

During that time, 34 jurisdictions began using the 2003 International Building Code (IBC) and two implemented the 2000 edition. The 2003 International Residential Code (IRC) went into effect in 32 jurisdictions, with one additional locale using the 2000 edition. Twenty-four jurisdictions enforce the 2003 International Fire Code (IFC), 28 implemented the 2003 International Mechanical Code (IMC), 18 enforce the 2003 International Plumbing Code (IPC), four jurisdictions use the 2003 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC) and 26 use the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). The 2003 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is in effect in 15 jurisdictions, 17 enforce the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and 19 implemented the 2003 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). In addition, one jurisdiction selected the International Code Council Performance Code, the International Urban-Wildland Code and the International Zoning Code. Ten jurisdictions use the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions. To view the list, click here.

Since January of this year, 455 jurisdictions have chosen the International Codes as the building safety and fire prevention codes for their communities. Thousands of local jurisdictions, dozens of states and several federal agencies use the International Codes. To see a complete list of code adoptions, click here.

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.