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Idaho Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 10 current statewide building code adoption records for Idaho, 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 Idaho adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Idaho Electrical Code 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Apr 19, 2024 Amended Official source
Idaho Residential Code 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Idaho Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Idaho Mechanical Code 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Idaho Existing Building Code 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Standard Official source
Idaho Energy Conservation Code 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Custom Official source
Idaho Fire Code 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Idaho Building Code 2018 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Idaho Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Idaho State Plumbing Code 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) IAPMO Jan 1, 2018 Custom Official source

Idaho building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Idaho?

The current dataset contains 10 active adoption records for Idaho. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IRC, ISPSC, NFPA 70, UPC.

Does Idaho 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 Idaho?

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 Idaho.

Are these Idaho records legal advice?

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