Current Codes Adopted
NOTE: 6-month “Grace Periods” are in effect. Applicants may submit construction plans under the prior code editions for a limited time based upon various adoption dates.
BUILDING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.14)
International Building Code/2021 (IBC w/ NJ edits from 3.14 coming Jan 2023)
* Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (IFC/2021; ISPSC/2021; etc.)
Other referenced ICC Standards (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017; ICC 300-2017; etc.)
PLUMBING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.15)
National Standard Plumbing Code/2021 (NSPC w/ NJ edits from 3.15 coming soon)
ELECTRICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.16)
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2020
ENERGY SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.18)
International Energy Conservation Code/2021 (Low-Rise Residential)
ASHRAE 90.1-2019 (Commercial & all other Residential)
MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20)
International Mechanical Code/2021
ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.21)
International Residential Code/2021 (IRC w/ NJ edits from 3.21 coming Jan 2023)
* Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (ISPSC/2021; etc.)
FUEL GAS SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.22)
International Fuel Gas Code/2021
REHABILITATION SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-6)
NJUCC, Subchapter 6
BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2021 & NJAC 5:23-7)
ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017
ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)