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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Alaska. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.

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Notes Concerning Alaska Building Codes

• The building codes listed below apply as a mandatory minimum for all buildings except 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings, unless otherwise indicated.
• Plans for all construction (except 1, 2, or 3 family dwellings) are reviewed at the state level except in the cities of Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Kenai, Seward, Kodiak, Sitka,and Soldotna. Plans for these cities should be submitted directly to the city.

Alaska Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Structural CodeIBC 2006Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Plumbing CodeAlaska Administrative Code Title 8, Ch. 63 (UPC 2003)Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Applies to all buildings
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Electrical CodeAlaska Administrative Code, Title 8, Ch. 70 (NEC 2005; ANSI C2-2002)Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Applies to all buildings
Fire/Life Safety CodeIFC 2006Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Accessibility CodeADAAGDivision of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Energy CodeAlaska Building Energy Efficiency StandardsAlaska Housing Finance Corporation, (800) 478-4636
Mandatory for state-funded residential and community-owned buildings
Gas CodeAlaska Administrative Code Title 8, Ch. 63 (IFGC 2006)Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online
Hazardous MaterialsIFC 2006Division of Fire Prevention, (907) 269-5491 and online

Alaska Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralKelly Nicolello
Assistant State Fire Marshal
Phone: (907) 269-5491

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Alaska Municipal Codes
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