District of Columbia Building Codes

Codes
DC Building Code 2017
adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments
DC Residential Code 2017
adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments
DC Mechanical Code 2017
adopts the IMC 2015 with amendments
DC Plumbing Code 2017
adopts the IPC 2015 with amendments
DC Property Maintenance Code 2017
adopts the IPMC 2015 with amendments
DC Fire Code 2017
adopts the IFC 2015 with amendments
DC Existing Building Code 2017
adopts the IEBC 2015 with amendments
DC Fuel Gas Code 2017
adopts the IFGC 2015 with amendments
DC Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2017
adopts the ISPSC 2015 with amendments
DC Energy Conservation Code 2017 - Residential Provisions
adopts the IECC 2015 with amendments
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of District of Columbia
adopts the A117.1, 2009 without amendments
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of District of Columbia
adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 without amendments
DC Electrical Code 2017
adopts the NFPA 70, 2014 with amendments
DC Energy Conservation Code 2017 - Commercial Provisions
adopts the ASHRAE 90.1, 2013 with amendments
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of District of Columbia
adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments
DC Green Construction Code 2017
adopts the IGCC 2012 with amendments
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DC Building Code 2013
adopts the IBC 2012 with amendments
DC Residential Code 2013
adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments
DC Fire Code 2013
adopts the IFC 2012 with amendments
DC Energy Conservation Code 2013
adopts the IECC 2012 with amendments
DC Green Construction Code 2013
adopts the IGCC 2012 with amendments
DC Mechanical Code 2013
adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments
DC Plumbing Code 2013
adopts the IPC 2012 with amendments
DC Property Maintenance Code 2013
adopts the IPMC 2012 with amendments
Existing Building Code 2012 of District of Columbia
adopts the IEBC 2012 with amendments
Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2012 of District of Columbia
adopts the ISPSC 2012 with amendments
OSHA
OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping
OSHA 1910 General Industry
OSHA 1926 Construction
Additional Resources
2010 ADA Standards
Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

INCORPORATED AMENDMENTS
2017
2017 District of Columbia Building Code
Effective Date: May 29, 2020

Original document

2017 District of Columbia Energy Conservation Code
Effective Date: May 29, 2020

Original document

2013
District of Columbia Construction Codes Supplement of 2013
Effective Date: March 28, 2014

Original document
COMING SOON
2017 DC Construction Codes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

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Chapter 10 Means of Egress [Building Code] Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems [Building Code] Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features [Building Code] Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification [Building Code] Chapter 11 Accessibility [Building Code] Chapter 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency [Energy Conservation Code] Chapter 4 Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings [Plumbing Code] Chapter 4 Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations [Property Maint. Code] Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems [Building Code] Chapter 16 Structural Design [Building Code]

District of Columbia Building Codes

The building codes of District of Columbia adopt the the International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015), International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015), International Mechanical Code 2015 (IMC 2015), International Plumbing Code 2015 (IPC 2015), International Property Maintenance Code 2015 (IPMC 2015), International Fire Code 2015 (IFC 2015), International Existing Building Code 2015 (IEBC 2015), International Fuel Gas Code 2015 (IFGC 2015), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015 (ISPSC 2015), International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (IECC 2015), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013, National Electrical Code, 2014, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2013, and Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

District of Columbia building codes, including the fire and residential codes

District of Columbia Agencies

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Website: https://dcra.dc.gov/page/dc-construction-codes
1100 4th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-4400
Email: dcra@dc.gov