Building Code Updates

by Chuck Osterday

As part of our commitment to help manufacturers and builders create the safest homes and make the inspection process as painless as possible, NTA stays on top of all the latest code changes nationwide.  Some of the more recent and important ones to be aware of are listed below. 

For questions on these or any other code changes, feel free to contact us.

Idaho

2012 International Building Code – 1/1/15

2012 International Residential Code parts I, II, III, IV and IX – 1/1/15

2012 International Energy Conservation Code – 1/1/15

Michigan

2012 Michigan Residential Code tentative effective date extended to 1/1/16

Nevada (these were originally slated for June 1, 2015, but have made retroactive to December 23, 2014)

2012 International Building Code – 12/24/14

2012 International Residential Code  – 12/24/14

2012 International Energy Conservation Code – 12/24/14

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code – 12/24/14

2012 Uniform Mechanical Code – 12/24/14

2011 National Electrical Code – 12/24/14

2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – 12/24/14

Vermont

Residential Building Energy Standard “Base” – 3/1/15

Residential Building Energy Standard “Stretch” – 12/1/15

Commercial Building Energy Standard “Base” – 3/1/15