Building Codes

Codes and Standards
Contact: Gary Ehrlich
[email protected]
Director, Construction Codes & Standards
(202) 266-8545

Building codes can have a profound impact on the comfort and safety of residents as well as the cost of construction and the cost of operating the home. NAHB can help its members work toward cost-effective and safe model building codes. Contact your staff liaison to learn more about the work NAHB does on the industry’s behalf or if you have specific questions about local building codes in your area.

BuilderBooks: Codes Buy a copy of the latest I-Codes from ICC and other codes-related publications from BuilderBooks.
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Construction Codes & Standards Committee NAHB members providing guidance on local building code issues and advocating for cost-effective and affordable model codes, standards and regulations.
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Construction Codes and Standards Research
<p>Access reports from notable projects completed under Construction, Codes and Standards Committee oversight.</p>

Construction, Codes and Standards Research

Construction, Codes and Standards Research

Access reports from notable projects completed under Construction, Codes and Standards Committee oversight.

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Code Development
<p>NAHB works closely with members and the ICC on the development of the major model codes to make them as usable and affordable as possible.</p>

Code Development

Code Development

NAHB works closely with members and the ICC on the development of the major model codes to make them as usable and affordable as possible.

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<p>Reach out to NAHB staff experts on building codes if you have any questions about codes in your area.</p>

Contact NAHB Codes Staff

Contact NAHB Codes Staff

Reach out to NAHB staff experts on building codes if you have any questions about codes in your area.

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Code Adoption Kits
<p>NAHB offers code adoption kits for members to use after model codes are published with suggestions on ways to make local building codes more workable.</p>

Code Adoption Kits

Code Adoption Kits

NAHB offers code adoption kits for members to use after model codes are published with suggestions on ways to make local building codes more workable.

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<p>The two most widely adopted energy codes are the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE’s Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ASHRAE 90.1).</p>

Energy Codes

Energy Codes

The two most widely adopted energy codes are the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and ASHRAE’s Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (ASHRAE 90.1).

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Fire Sprinklers
<p>NAHB continues to counter emotional arguments with reason, facts and common sense.</p>

Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinklers

NAHB continues to counter emotional arguments with reason, facts and common sense.

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Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
<p>Learn about NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs).</p>

ARC-Fault Circuit Interrupters

ARC-Fault Circuit Interrupters

Learn about NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs).

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Tech Notes
<p>Resources to help builders navigate new building code requirements and implement best practices.</p>

Tech Notes: Best Practices for Home Builders

Tech Notes: Best Practices for Home Builders

Resources to help builders navigate new building code requirements and implement best practices.

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<p>A series of two-page guidelines illustrating techniques for retrofitting existing houses to improve their protection against natural hazards.</p>

Retrofit Improvements: MAKING HOMES SAFER IN DISASTERS

Retrofit Improvements: MAKING HOMES SAFER IN DISASTERS

A series of two-page guidelines illustrating techniques for retrofitting existing houses to improve their protection against natural hazards.

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