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
2006 International Building Code*
2006 International Energy Conservation Code*
2006 International Fire Prevention Code*
2006 International Fuel Gas Code*
2006 International Mechanical Code*
2006 International Plumbing Code*
2006 International Residential Code*
DC Law 8-36 District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act of 1989*
DCMR 12 Building Code Regulations (2009)
DCMR Title 11 - Zoning Regulations
DCMR 13 Electrical and Mechanical
DCMR 13A Elevators

* All of the international codes are available for purchase from the International Code Council.

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