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District of Columbia Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 12 current statewide building code adoption records for District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
District of Columbia Building Code 2015 International Building Code (IBC) ICC May 29, 2020 Custom Official source
District of Columbia Existing Building Code 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Fire Code 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Mechanical Code 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Fuel Gas Code 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Residential Code 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Property Maintenance Code 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Green Construction Code 2015 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) ICC May 29, 2020 Custom Official source
District of Columbia Plumbing Code 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
District of Columbia Energy Conservation Code 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC May 29, 2020 Custom Official source
District of Columbia Electrical Code 2014 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA May 29, 2020 Amended Official source

District of Columbia building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for District of Columbia?

The current dataset contains 12 active adoption records for District of Columbia. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IGCC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 70.

Does District of Columbia amend its adopted model building codes?

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

How do I confirm the code for a project in District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia.

Are these District of Columbia records legal advice?

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