New Jersey Building Codes

Codes

Building Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments

Residential Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments

Fire Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IFC 2015 with amendments

New Jersey Plumbing Code 2018

adopts the NSPC 2018 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the IMC 2018 with amendments

Fuel Gas Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the IFGC 2018 with amendments

Energy Conservation Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the IECC 2018 with amendments

Section 3901 of Building Code 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the ISPSC 2018 with amendments

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of New Jersey

adopts the A117.1, 2009 with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of New Jersey

adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments

National Electrical Code 2017 of New Jersey

adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 with amendments

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016 of New Jersey

adopts the NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2016 of New Jersey

adopts the ASME A17.1, 2016 with amendments

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of New Jersey

adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the FGI Hospital, 2018 without amendments

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the FGI Outpatient, 2018 without amendments

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities 2018 of New Jersey

adopts the FGI Residential, 2018 without amendments

New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode

Building Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments

Residential Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments

Fire Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IFC 2015 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IMC 2015 with amendments

Fuel Gas Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IFGC 2015 with amendments

Energy Conservation Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the IECC 2015 with amendments

Section 3901 of Building Code 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the ISPSC 2015 with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of New Jersey

adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 without amendments

Standard for Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls 2015 of New Jersey

adopts the NFPA 221, 2015 without amendments

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2013 of New Jersey

adopts the ASHRAE 90.1, 2013 with amendments

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2013 of New Jersey

adopts the ASME A17.1, 2013 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

2022 Construction Codes

Uniform Construction Code
N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.24, 3.14, 6.26, 6.27, and 8.5
effective May 2, 2022
Original document

2021 Construction Codes

Subchapter 6. Rehabilitation Subcode
effective October 18, 2021
Original document

Uniform Construction Code
Rehabilitation Subcode
N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.9
effective September 10, 2021
Original document

Rehabilitation Subcode
NJAC 5:23-6
Current as of February 16, 2021
Original document

2019 Construction Codes

The Uniform Construction Code
NJAC 5:23-3 Subcodes
Adopted September 3, 2019
Original document

Building Subcode NJ Errata
Adopted September 3, 2019
Original document

One- and Two-family Dwelling Subcode NJ Errata
Adopted September 3, 2019
Original document

Energy Subcode
Adopted September 3, 2019
Original document

Electrical Subcode
Adopted September 3, 2019
Original document

Rehabilitation Subcode
NJAC 5:23-6
Adopted August 5, 2019
Original document

Supplemental Guide To Health Care Plan Review Submission
Updated March 15, 2019
Original document

NOTICE

The 2018 IECC is applicable to Low-Rise Residential while ASHRAE 90.1-2016 is for Commercial & all other Residential occupancies.

The 2015 International Fire Code is adopted by reference as the State Fire Prevention Code for New Jersey.

The 2018 International Fire Code is applied per the section of the New Jersey building subcode it is referenced.

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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Fire Safety

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New Jersey Building Codes

The building codes of New Jersey adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Fire Code 2015 (IFC 2015), New Jersey Plumbing Code 2018, International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), International Fuel Gas Code 2018 (IFGC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 2018), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 (ISPSC 2018), Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 2016, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals 2018, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities 2018, Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities 2018, and New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode.

New Jersey Agencies

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
Code Assistance Unit
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/
Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08625-0800
P.O. Box: 800 Trenton, NJ 08625-0800
Email: CodeAssist@dca.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 292-7899
Fax: (609) 633-6729

New Jersey Division of Fire Safety
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dfs
P.O. Box: 809 Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Email: Richard.Mikutsky@dca.nj.gov