Louisiana Building Codes

Codes
Building Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments
Residential Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments
Existing Building Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IEBC 2015 with amendments
Plumbing Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IPC 2015 with amendments
Mechanical Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IMC 2015 without amendments
Fuel Gas Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the IFGC 2015 without amendments
National Electrical Code 2014 of Louisiana
adopts the NFPA 70, 2014 without amendments
Life Safety Code 2015 of Louisiana
adopts the NFPA 101, 2015 with amendments
Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2013 of Louisiana
adopts the ASME A17.1, 2013 without amendments
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Louisiana
adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments
Additional Resources
2010 ADA Standards
Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]
OSHA
OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping
OSHA 1910 General Industry
OSHA 1926 Construction

Adoption Info

INCORPORATED UPDATES
Uniform Construction Codes and Amendments
effective January 1, 2020
Original document
FURTHER INFORMATION
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal

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Chapter 4 Foundations [Residential Code] Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies [Residential Code] Chapter 10 Means of Egress [Building Code] Chapter 6 Wall Construction [Residential Code] Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification [Building Code] Chapter 16 Structural Design [Building Code] Chapter 5 Water Heaters [Plumbing Code] Chapter 3 Building Planning [Residential Code] Chapter 4 Gas Piping Installations [Fuel Gas Code] Chapter 10 Traps, Interceptors and Separators [Plumbing Code]

Louisiana Building Codes

The building codes of Louisiana adopt the the International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015), International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015), International Existing Building Code 2015 (IEBC 2015), International Plumbing Code 2015 (IPC 2015), International Mechanical Code 2015 (IMC 2015), International Fuel Gas Code 2015 (IFGC 2015), National Electrical Code, 2014, Life Safety Code, 2015, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2013, and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

Louisiana building codes, including the fire and residential codes

Louisiana Agencies

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
Website: http://lsuccc.dps.louisiana.gov
8181 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge
LA
70806
Phone: (225) 922-0817
Email: mark.joiner@la.gov