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
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
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of New Jersey
adopts the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
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
New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode
New Jersey Elevator Subcode
This code is not available on UpCodes.
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
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of New Jersey
adopts the A117.1, 2009 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of New Jersey
adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 without amendments
National Electrical Code 2014 of New Jersey
adopts the NFPA 70, 2014 with amendments
This code is not available on UpCodes.
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
New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode
This code is not available on UpCodes.
National Standard Plumbing Code 2015
This code is not available on UpCodes.
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
Rehabilitation Subcode
NJAC 5:23-6
Current as of February 16, 2021
Original document
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
NOTICE
The 2018 IECC is applicable to Low-Rise Residential while ASHRAE 90.1-2016 is for Commercial & all other Residential occupancies.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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), 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, and New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode.

New Jersey building codes, including the fire and residential codes

New Jersey Agencies

NJ DCA - Division of Codes and Standards
Code Assistance Unit

Website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/
PO Box 802
101 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ
08625
Phone: (609) 984-7609
Email: CodeAssist@dca.nj.gov