2012 to 2018 Code Update

Code officials, design professionals and the construction trades recognize the need for and importance of updating building codes. The codes establish the minimum regulations for the construction of buildings and have been amended to coincide with local construction practices. The codes provide the regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. The building safety and fire prevention officials throughout the US and internationally, stand as vigilant guardians, along with architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, laborers and others in the construction industry that work year-round to ensure the safe construction of all buildings.

On August 9, 2022, the Building Advisory Board (BAB) began code review discussions for the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 UMC, 2018 UPC, 2018 IFC, 2017 NEC, 2018 IEBC, and the 2018 USPHTC. The Building Advisory Board's subcommittees have worked with City staff to review all of the local amendments to the adopted codes and the significant changes from the adopted codes to the proposed codes.

Before the Building Advisory Board makes a recommendation to adopt the codes as proposed, a public meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 29th starting at 6:00 p.m. in the City-County Building, Room 107. The public meeting will include a presentation of the significant changes to be expected from the 2012 to 2018 codes.

Below you will find links to the current draft ordinances for each of the proposed code adoptions. If you have any questions regarding these proposed updates, please reach out to City staff at [email protected].

2017 National Electric Code

2018 International Building Code (still drafting)

2018 International Existing Building Code

2018 International Fire Code (still drafting)

2018 International Residential Code

2018 Uniform Mechanical Code

2018 Uniform Plumbing Code

2018 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code