Louisiana Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
What is Louisiana Building Code Current Edition?
- 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019
- 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) – Effective 1/1/2023
- 2021 IECC with amendments adopted 6/22/2023
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2015
Louisiana Building Code is called the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC). It’s adoption of the NEC-2014 is mandatory for all construction, reconstruction, alterations to circuits, and additions to homes. No jurisdiction can adopt anything more or less stringent than what is adopted at the LSUCCC. The law requires that the state reviews, amends, and adopts the latest NEC within five years of publication.
Louisiana Building Code Agency
Notes:
| State Website | https://www.louisiana.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Specialty contractor licensing may be required but general contractor licensing is not required by the State of Louisiana. Local jurisdictions may also require licensing. |
| State Licensing Division | https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/ |
| State Fire Marshall | http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www.deq.louisiana.gov/ |
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