Arkansas Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Arkansas.
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Additional Resources
• Arkansas' codes are mandatory statewide minimums (unless otherwise noted below). Local jurisdictions may amend the codes only to make them more stringent.
Arkansas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2002 Arkansas Building Code (IBC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
| Structural Code | 2002 Arkansas Building Code (IBC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2003 Arkansas Plumbing Code (2003 IPC with state amendments) | Dept. of Health, Division of Protective Health Codes, (501) 661-2642 |
| Mechanical Code | 2003 Arkansas Mechanical Code (IMC 2003 with state amendments) | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2002 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (IFC 2000 with state supplement) | Online |
| Accessibility Code | IBC 2000 with state supplement | Online |
| 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 |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1-1993 | No amendments |
| Gas Code | Arkansas State Gas Code | Dept. of Health, Division of Protective Health Codes, (501) 661-2642 |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2004 | No amendments |
Arkansas 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 Area | Contact |
| Plumbing | Bob Higginbottom Director, Division of Protective Health Codes Phone: (501) 661-2642 Fax: (501) 661-2671 |
| Mechanical | Bob Higginbottom Director, Division of Protective Health Codes Phone: (501) 661-2642 Fax: (501) 661-2671 |
| Electrical | Lenora Treadway State Bd. El. Examiners Phone: (501) 682-4548 Fax: (501) 682-1765 |
| Energy | Susan Recken Arkansas Energy Office Phone: (501) 682-7334 Fax: (501) 682-2703 |
| Health Department | Dept. of Health, Div. of Protective Health Codes Phone: (501) 661-2642 |
| Fire Marshal | Lt. Lindsey Williams State Fire Marshal Phone: (501) 618-8700 |
| Boiler Inspector | Gary Myrick Chief Boiler Inspector Phone: (501) 682-4553 |
| Elevator Inspector | Jean Kilby Adminstrative Assistant Phone: (501) 682-4530 Fax: (501) 682-4532 |
Arkansas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Arkansas:
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