Current Code Adoption

The City of Jefferson has adopted the following codes, as amended by Chapter 8 Building and Regulations and Chapter 13 Fire Prevention and Protection of the City of Jefferson Code of Laws.  The enforcement of the previous (2015) edition will end on September 3, 2022, and applications for permits received and any work begun after that date will be subject to the newly adopted codes.

2018 International Building Code 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
2018 International Existing Building Code 2018 International Fire Code
2018 International Fuel Gas Code 2018 International Mechanical Code
2018 International Plumbing Code 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
2018 International Residential Code 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code
2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)  


The United States Department of Justice has implemented American with Disabilities Act (ADA) design standards for accessible design.  Please refer to the following links for those regulations and standards:

ADA Standards for Accessible Design Small Business Primer