New Jersey Building Codes

Codes

Overview

CODES

Building Code 2015 of New Jersey
adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments Residential Code 2015 of New Jersey
adopts the IRC 2015 with amendments Energy Conservation Code 2015 of New Jersey
adopts the IECC 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 New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode

Additional Resources

2010 ADA Standards Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

OSHA

OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping OSHA 1910 General Industry OSHA 1926 Construction

FURTHER INFORMATION

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Fire Safety

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Chapter 11 Accessibility [Building Code] Chapter 4 Ventilation [Mech. Code] Chapter 5 Exhaust Systems [Mech. Code] Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage [Fire Code] Chapter 3 General Compliance [Swimming Pool Code] Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems [Fire Code] Chapter 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency [Energy Code] Chapter 6 Duct Systems [Mech. Code] Chapter 23 High-Piled Combustible Storage [Fire Code] Chapter 5 [CE] Existing Buildings [Energy Code]

Section 506 Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation System Ducts and Exhaust Equipment [Mech. Code] Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems [Building Code] Section 1004 Occupant Load [Building Code] Section 1006 Number of Exits and Exit Access Doorways [Building Code] Section 304 Business Group B [Building Code] Section 1011 Stairways [Building Code] Section 1009 Accessible Means of Egress [Building Code] Section 907 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems [Fire Code] 1001.2 General [Swimming Pool Code] Section 703 Decks [Swimming Pool Code]

New Jersey Building Codes

The building codes of New Jersey adopt the the International Building Code 2015 (IBC 2015), International Residential Code 2015 (IRC 2015), International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (IECC 2015), International Mechanical Code 2015 (IMC 2015), International Fuel Gas Code 2015 (IFGC 2015), International Fire Code 2015 (IFC 2015), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2015 (ISPSC 2015), New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode, National Standard Plumbing Code 2015, NFPA 70 ‒ National Electrical Code 2014, and the ASHRAE 90.1 2013. These codes include amendments enacted at the state level.

Amendments

States and cities enact critical amendments to the model codes. New Jersey has made 1729 to the codes. UpCodes provides the only source to view these amendments integrated into the model codes. Learn about amendments

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