Arkansas Building Code and Licensing Information
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023
Arkansas Building Code and Edition Adopted:
The Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s office, State Department of Health and Human Services, and Energy Office adopts Arkansas’ building code.
- 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code
- 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume 1 – Fire
- 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume 2 – Building
- 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Volume 3 – Residential
- 2012 International Property Maintenance code (IPMC)
- 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2012 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2012 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2012 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code
- 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2009 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) – With AR amendments effective 8/1/2022
- State Energy Code 2009 IECC and 90.1-2007
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2012
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
| Department | Website |
| State Government | https://portal.arkansas.gov/ |
| State Licensing | https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/licensing/ |
| State Fire Marshal | https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/state-fire-marshals-office/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/ |
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