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Montana Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

Review 11 current statewide building code adoption records for Montana, 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 Montana adoption records

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Montana Existing Building Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Plumbing Code 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) IAPMO Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Fire Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Swimming Pool & Spa Code 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source
Montana Electrical Code 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jun 11, 2022 Amended Official source

Montana building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Montana?

The current dataset contains 11 active adoption records for Montana. The code identifiers represented are IBC, IEBC, IECC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IRC, ISPSC, IWUIC, NFPA 70, UPC.

Does Montana amend its adopted model building codes?

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

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

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 Montana.

Are these Montana records legal advice?

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