How do I access your Building Codes?

Links to building codes are included on our regional community pages

Where does your code information come from?

To get the most reliable information possible, Reed Construction Data goes directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments.

What are AHJ's?

The acronym AHJ stands for Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).

The city/county I am looking for isn't listed. Where can I go for more information?

Sometimes you can find city building information directly on the Internet...if you know where to look. Please try visiting the official city or county Web site. If you cannot find what you need on the jurisdiction's Web site, you might be able to find building code information in city or county codes of ordinances. Some cities and counties provide their municipal code from their site. Here are three other quick links for ordinances:

Why isn't city/county "X" listed in your Building Code section? How can I get city/county "X" added to the Building Code section?

First Source's Codes section was designed to provide code information for key cities and counties across the U.S. Unfortunately, due to the sheer size of U.S., some cities or counties slip through the cracks. If the city or county you seek has a population of more than 75,000 or a great deal of construction activity, you can send an e-mail and request it. Also, if you have any preliminary information about the city, such as the city's Web address, or the building department phone number, that will speed up the process of getting that information online.

I work in the building dept. of city/county "X" and I would like to see our jurisdiction listed in the Building Code section. What can I do?

Send us an e-mail and provide the code and contact information for your jurisdiction. Be sure to include the edition year for the model code, whether you have amendments to the model code and where developers can get copies of your local amendments. Once your city is online with First Source, you can refer people with common code questions to us. And if your building department has a Web site, you might want to provide a link to First Source. Go ahead, we don't mind!

Some of the information you have listed is incorrect or outdated. Who do I notify?

Please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

I keep getting error messages when trying to access the Building Code section. What should I do?

Click here and fill out our Customer Support form. Our technical team will contact you shortly.

Why aren't the model codes online?

Model codes are products that provide revenue to those organizations who develop, write and copyright the codes. Some model codes can be accessed online for a fee. For more information on model codes and their online availability, check out the International Code Council.

Where can I get copies of the model codes?

The International Code Council (ICC) has codes and standards information available for purchase in a variety of formats through their online Product Store.
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