• Arkansas' codes are mandatory statewide minimums (unless otherwise noted below). Local jurisdictions may amend the codes only to make them more stringent.
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
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| Building/Dwelling Code | 2002 Arkansas Building Code (IBC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
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| Structural Code | 2002 Arkansas Building Code (IBC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
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| Plumbing Code | 2003 Arkansas Plumbing Code (2003 IPC with state amendments) | Dept. of Health, Division of Protective Health Codes, (501) 661-2642 |
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| Mechanical Code | 2003 Arkansas Mechanical Code (IMC 2003 with state amendments) | Online |
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| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | |
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| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2002 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (IFC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
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| Accessibility Code | IBC 2000 with state supplement | Online |
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| Energy Code | ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001 (2003 IECC) | Susan Recken
Arkansas Energy Office
ph: (501) 682-7334
fax: (501)682-2703
srecken@arkansasedc.com |
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| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-1993 | No amendments |
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| Gas Code | Arkansas State Gas Code | Dept. of Health, Division of Protective Health Codes, (501) 661-2642 |
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| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2004 | No amendments |
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
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| Plumbing | Bob Higginbottom
Director, Division of Protective Health Codes
Phone: (501) 612-2642
Fax: (501) 612-2671 |
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| Mechanical | Bob Higginbottom
Director, Division of Protective Health Codes
Phone: (501) 612-2642
Fax: (501) 612-2671 |
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| Electrical | Lenora Treadway
State Bd. El. Examiners
Phone: (501) 824-4548
Fax: (501) 821-1765 |
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| Energy | Susan Recken
Arkansas Energy Office
Phone: (501) 827-7334
Fax: (501) 822-2703 |
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| Health Department | Dept. of Health, Div. of Protective Health Codes
Phone: (501) 612-2642 |
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| Fire Marshal | Lt. Lindsey Williams
State Fire Marshal
Phone: (501) 188-8700 |
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| Boiler Inspector | Gary Myrick
Chief Boiler Inspector
Phone: (501) 824-4553 |
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| Elevator Inspector | Jean Kilby
Adminstrative Assistant
Phone: (501) 824-4530
Fax: (501) 824-4532 |
