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Arkansas Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 8 current statewide building code adoption records for Arkansas, including model-code editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

Always verify statewide requirements, local amendments, and the applicable enforcement date with the authority having jurisdiction before relying on a code selection.

Current Arkansas adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume II - Building 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume I - Fire 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Arkansas Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Amended Official source
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume III - Residential 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Arkansas Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jul 31, 2022 Standard Official source
Arkansas Plumbing Code 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Sep 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Arkansas Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Sep 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Arkansas Energy Code 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 1, 2015 Amended Official source

Arkansas building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Arkansas?

The current dataset contains 8 active adoption records for Arkansas. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IRC, NFPA 70.

Does Arkansas amend its adopted model building codes?

The adoption records use these amendment classifications: Amended, Custom, Standard. Local amendments may still apply even when a statewide record is present.

How do I confirm the code for a project in Arkansas?

Use the listed adoption references as a starting point, then confirm the edition, effective date, local amendments, occupancy, and project scope with the authority having jurisdiction in Arkansas.

Are these Arkansas records legal advice?

No. MeltPlan provides research information and source links. The enforcing agency and adopted legal text control.