Louisiana Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Louisiana.
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• Louisiana's building codes are mandatory minimums for all buildings except one and two family dwellings, unless otherwise indicated.
Louisiana Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006, excluding Ch's 1, 11, 27, 29 | No amendments |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006, excluding Ch's 1, 11, 27, 29 | No amendments |
| Plumbing Code | Louisiana State Plumbing Code 2000 | Sanitarian Services, Dept. of Health and Hospitals, (225) 763-5553 |
 | Applies as a mandatory minimum for all buildings | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | N/A |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | No amendments |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 101, 2003 | No amendments |
| Applies as a mandatory code for all buildings except one and two family dwellings. Local jurisdictions may not amend or supplement. | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1, 2001 (IECC 2000 for low-rise residential bldgs.) | No amendments |
| Applies to all commercial and high-rise residential buildings | |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2006 | No amendments |
| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 1995 with 1998 addenda | Online |
Louisiana 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 |
| Structural | Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 925-4920 Fax: (225) 925-4414 |
| Plumbing | Karen Irion, P.E. Chief Engineer, Office of Public Health, Engineeri Phone: (225) 342-7499 Fax: (225) 342-7303 |
| Mechanical | Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 925-4920 Fax: (225) 925-4414 |
| Electrical | Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 925-4920 Fax: (225) 925-4414 |
| Accessibility | Linda Burch ADAAG Specialist Phone: (225) 925-4920 Fax: (225) 925-4414 |
| Plan Review | Plan Review Section, State Fire Marshal Phone: (225) 925-4920 Fax: (225) 925-4414 |
| Energy | Technology Assessment Division Phone: (225) 342-1399 Fax: (225) 342-1297 |
| Fire Marshal | Paul Smith State Fire Marshal Phone: (225) 925-4911 Fax: (225) 925-4593 |
| Boiler Inspector | Bill Owens Manager, Boiler Inspections Phone: (225) 925-7045 Fax: (225) 925-3813 |
Louisiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Louisiana:
