Idaho Building Codes

Codes

Building Code 2018 of Idaho

adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments

Idaho Residential Code (2020 Edition)

adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments

Existing Building Code 2018 of Idaho

adopts the IEBC 2018 without amendments

Fire Code 2018 of Idaho

adopts the IFC 2018 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2018 of Idaho

adopts the IMC 2018 with amendments

Fuel Gas Code 2018 of Idaho

adopts the IFGC 2018 with amendments

Idaho Energy Conservation Code (2020 Edition)

adopts the IECC 2018 with amendments

Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2009 of Idaho

adopts the A117.1, 2009 without amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of Idaho

adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments

National Electrical Code 2017 of Idaho

adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 with amendments

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016 of Idaho

adopts the NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments

Uniform Mechanical Code 2015 of Idaho

adopts the UMC 2015 without amendments

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2016 of Idaho

adopts the ASME A17.1, 2016 with amendments

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of Idaho

adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments

Building Code 2015 of Idaho

adopts the IBC 2015 with amendments

2017 Idaho Residential Code

adopts the IRC 2012 with amendments

Existing Building Code 2015 of Idaho

adopts the IEBC 2015 without amendments

Fire Code 2015 of Idaho

adopts the IFC 2015 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2012 of Idaho

adopts the IMC 2012 with amendments

Fuel Gas Code 2012 of Idaho

adopts the IFGC 2012 with amendments

2017 Idaho Energy Conservation Code

adopts 2015 IECC Commercial Provisions & 2012 IECC Residential Provisions with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 of Idaho

adopts the NFPA 13, 2013 without amendments

Standard for Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls 2015 of Idaho

adopts the NFPA 221, 2015 without amendments

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 UPDATES

Idaho Statutes and Administrative Rules
effective January 1, 2022
Original document

Adoption of Temporary Omnibus Rules
effective July 1, 2021

2021 Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses
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Idaho Statutes and Administrative Rules
effective July 1, 2021
Original document

Idaho Division of Building Safety
Adopted Codes
effective January 1, 2021

Building Statutes & Rules packet 2020
effective January 1, 2021

HVAC Statutes & Rules packet 2020
effective January 1, 2021

IDAPA 18.08.01
Adoption of the International Fire Code
effective January 1, 2021

2020 Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses
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Idaho Statutes and Administrative Rules
effective March 20, 2020
Original document

Notice:

According to IPADA 24.39.70 – Rules Governing Installation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems, where differences occur between the IMC, IFGC, or IRC and Title 54, Chapter 50, Idaho Code and IDAPA 07, Title 07, the provisions in Idaho Code and IDAPA rules apply.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Idaho Division of Building Safety
Idaho State Fire Marshal

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Idaho Building Codes

The building codes of Idaho adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Existing Building Code 2018 (IEBC 2018), International Fire Code 2018 (IFC 2018), International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), International Fuel Gas Code 2018 (IFGC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 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, Uniform Mechanical Code 2015, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016, and the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

Idaho Agencies

Idaho Division of Building Safety
Website: https://dbs.idaho.gov/

Meridian Office
Address: 1090 E. Watertower Street, Suite 150, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-334-3950

Coeur d'Alene Office
Address: 1250 Ironwood Dr., Suite 220, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (800) 955 - 3044

Blackfoot Office
Address: 155 N. Maple St., Blackfoot, ID 83221
Phone: (800) 955 - 3044

Department of Insurance
Idaho State Fire Marshal
Website: https://doi.idaho.gov/SFM/
Address: 700 W. State Street, 3rd Fl. ID 83720-0043 P.O. Box: 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0043 Phone: 208-334-4370
Fax: 208-334-4375