Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Laws and Regulations: Building Codes

Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Laws and Regulations: Building Codes

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Permits: Laws and Regulations

View codes and regulations that affect permits:

1996 National Electric Code
2000 International Building Code
2000 International Energy Conservation Code
2000 International Fire Prevention Code
2000 International Fuel Gas Code
2000 International Mechanical Code
2000 International Plumbing Code
2000 International Residential Code
DC Law 8-36 District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989*
DCMR 12 Building Code Regulations (2003)*
DCMR Title 11 - Zoning Regulations
DCMR 13 Electrical and Mechanical
DCMR 13A Elevators

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