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Louisiana Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Louisiana. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Louisiana Building Codes
• 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 2009, excluding Ch's 1, 11, 27, 29 | Online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2009, excluding Ch's 1, 11, 27, 29 | Online |
| Plumbing Code | 2000 Louisiana Plumbing Code | Sanitarian Services, Dept. of Health and Hospitals, (225) 763-5553 Online |
 | Applies as a mandatory minimum for all buildings | |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2009 | Online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2008 | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 101, 2009 | 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 | ADA/ABA 2010 edition | Online |
| Energy Code | ANSI/ASHRAEIESNA 90.1 - 2007 edition (IECC 2009 for low-rise residential bldgs.) | No amendments |
| Applies to all commercial and high-rise residential buildings | |
| Gas Code | IFGC 2009 | Online |
| 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 | Margaret Hill Accessibility 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 | H. Butch Browning 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 Building Code Website