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International Mechanical Code (IMC) State Adoption Reference

Review current International Mechanical Code adoption records across 45 US jurisdictions, with editions, effective dates, amendments, and official references.

The table reports the latest active record per US jurisdiction in MeltPlan's source data. Confirm applicability with the authority having jurisdiction.

Current IMC records by state

StateBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Alabama 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jul 1, 2022 Amended Official source
Alaska 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 28, 2022 Custom Official source
Arizona 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Arkansas 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Amended Official source
Colorado 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Connecticut 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 1, 2022 Amended Official source
Delaware 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Feb 1, 2020 Standard Not listed
District of Columbia 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC May 29, 2020 Amended Official source
Florida 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Dec 31, 2023 Custom Official source
Georgia 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Idaho 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2021 Amended Official source
Illinois 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Indiana 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Dec 1, 2014 Amended Official source
Iowa 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Mar 26, 2025 Amended Official source
Kansas 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Kentucky 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2019 Standard Official source
Louisiana 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Maine 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Apr 7, 2025 Amended Official source
Maryland 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC May 26, 2023 Standard Official source
Massachusetts 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 11, 2024 Custom Official source
Michigan 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Mar 12, 2024 Custom Official source
Minnesota 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Apr 6, 2020 Custom Official source
Mississippi 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Missouri 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Not listed Standard Not listed
Montana 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
New Hampshire 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jul 1, 2024 Custom Official source
New Jersey 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Sep 6, 2022 Amended Official source
New York 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Dec 31, 2025 Custom Official source
New York City 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Nov 7, 2022 Custom Official source
North Carolina 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2019 Custom Official source
North Dakota 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Amended Official source
Ohio 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Mar 1, 2024 Custom Official source
Oklahoma 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Sep 14, 2021 Custom Official source
Oregon 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 1, 2025 Custom Official source
Pennsylvania 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2026 Standard Official source
Rhode Island 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Dec 1, 2025 Custom Official source
South Carolina 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 1, 2023 Custom Official source
South Dakota 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Oct 17, 2016 Amended Official source
Tennessee 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Apr 17, 2025 Standard Official source
Utah 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Virginia 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jan 18, 2024 Custom Official source
Washington 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Mar 15, 2024 Custom Official source
West Virginia 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Aug 1, 2022 Amended Official source
Wisconsin 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Sep 1, 2025 Amended Official source
Wyoming 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jun 26, 2024 Standard Official source

IMC adoption questions

How many states currently have a IMC record in this dataset?

45 US jurisdictions have a current record under the IMC identifier. This count describes the dataset and is not a legal conclusion about every local jurisdiction.

Which IMC editions appear in the current records?

The edition years represented are 2024, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012. A project may be governed by a different edition because of local amendments or transition rules.

Does a IMC state record apply in every city or county?

Not necessarily. Home-rule authority, local amendments, project type, occupancy, and enforcement dates may change which requirements apply.

How should I verify a IMC adoption?

Open the official source where one is listed, then confirm the adopted edition, amendments, effective date, and project jurisdiction with the authority having jurisdiction.