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Utah Building Codes & State Adoption Profile

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

Adopted codeBase model codePublisherEffectiveAdoption typeReference
Utah Electrical Code 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) NFPA Jul 1, 2025 Amended Official source
Utah State Fuel Gas Code 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Building Code 2021 International Building Code (IBC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Energy Conservation Code 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah Fire Code 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Amended Official source
Utah State Mechanical Code 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Existing Building Code 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Plumbing Code 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source
Utah State Residential Code 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) ICC Jul 1, 2023 Custom Official source

Utah building code questions

What building codes are currently listed for Utah?

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

Does Utah 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 Utah?

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 Utah.

Are these Utah records legal advice?

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