Arkansas

State Adoptions

Arkansas adopts its building codes at the state level through the Arkansas Building Authority and other designated agencies, using the International Codes (I-Codes) published by the International Code Council (ICC) as the foundation. The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, which includes the Building, Residential, and Fire codes, is updated on a three-year cycle to align with the latest national standards, often incorporating state-specific amendments for regional needs such as fire safety and energy efficiency. Local jurisdictions are required to enforce the state-adopted codes, although they may adopt more stringent provisions if approved by the state. This approach ensures a uniform baseline for safety and construction quality statewide, while allowing flexibility for local conditions.

Links to State Adoption Agencies

Arkansas Insurance Department

Arkansas Department of Health

Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing

Arkansas State Fire Marshal

Arkansas Energy Office

Arkansas Forestry Commission

Key Contacts

ICC Government Relations Representative
Alexis Kyman
Regional Manager
E-mail: akyman@iccsafe.org

Arkansas Insurance Department:
Alan McClain, Insurance Commissioner
1200 West Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201-1904
Phone: (501) 371-2600 or 1-800-282-9134
Alan.McClain@arkansas.gov
https://insurance.arkansas.gov/

Plumbing and Fuel Gas Adoption:
Arkansas Department of Health
Protective Health Codes
Ric Mayhan, Manager of Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
4815 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205-3867
Phone: (501) 661-2642
Ric.Mayhan@arkansas.gov
Protective Health Codes Arkansas Department of Health

Mechanical Adoption:
Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing
Anthony Woodard
900 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201-3108
Phone: (501) 682-4500
anthony.woodard@arkansas.gov
https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/

Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Adoption:
Arkansas Department of Public Safety - Regulatory & Building Operations Division
Major Michael Moyer
One State Police Plaza Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone: (501) 618-8601
michael.moyer@asp.arkansas.gov
Regulatory & Building - Arkansas Department of Public Safety

Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Office of Energy:
Mitchell Simpson, Associate Director
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317
Phone: (501) 682-7379
simpson@adeq.state.ar.us
Office of Energy | DEQ (state.ar.us)

Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division:
Joe Fox, State Forester
1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 225-1598
joe.fox@agriculture.arkansas.gov
Forestry - Arkansas Department of Agriculture