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State Amended
National Electrical Code
Adopted from:2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 11, 2021—Present
Building Codes by State & Jurisdiction
Select any state to instantly see which building codebooks apply – including the adopted base code, effective period, and amendments.
MEP
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code
Adopted from:2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Residential
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code
Adopted from:2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Energy
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Energy Conservation Code
Adopted from:2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Building
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Existing Building Code
Adopted from:2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Building
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies
Adopted from:2015 Administration (Administration)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
MEP
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Mechanical Code
Adopted from:2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Fire
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Fire Code
Adopted from:2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
MEP
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code
Adopted from:2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
Building
State Edition
North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code
Adopted from:2015 International Building Code (IBC)
Effective Period
Learn moreJan 1, 2019—Present
People also ask
North Carolina has adopted 10 active building codes, including editions of the National Electrical Code, North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code, North Carolina State Building Code: Residential Code. Use the list above to verify the specific year and edition for your project.
No, North Carolina generally mandates statewide building code adoption, ensuring consistent construction standards across all jurisdictions.
Most states, including North Carolina, review and adopt new building code editions every 3 to 6 years, typically following the triennial publication cycles of the ICC and NFPA.
North Carolina's current building code adoption is based on the 2020 edition cycle. Check the code cards above for specific edition years for each code type (IBC, IRC, IFC, etc.).
North Carolina publishes statewide amendments. The amendment type for each code is indicated by the badge (As Is, State Amended, or State Edition) on each code card above.
Permit requirements in North Carolina depend on the locally adopted building codes shown above. Contact your local building department for specific permit thresholds and submittal requirements. The code edition in effect on your permit application date determines which requirements apply to your project.