Louisiana Building Codes

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• Louisiana's building codes are mandatory minimums for all buildings except one and two family dwellings, unless otherwise indicated.

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

Jurisdictional Area	Contact

Structural	Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 254-4920 Fax: (225) 254-4414

Plumbing	Karen Irion, P.E. Chief Engineer, Office of Public Health, Engineeri Phone: (225) 427-7499 Fax: (225) 427-7303

Mechanical	Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 254-4920 Fax: (225) 254-4414

Electrical	Don Zeringue Chief Architect, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (225) 254-4920 Fax: (225) 254-4414

Accessibility	Linda Burch ADAAG Specialist Phone: (225) 254-4920 Fax: (225) 254-4414

Plan Review	Plan Review Section, State Fire Marshal Phone: (225) 254-4920 Fax: (225) 254-4414

Energy	Technology Assessment Division Phone: (225) 421-1399 Fax: (225) 421-1297

Fire Marshal	Paul Smith State Fire Marshal Phone: (225) 254-4911 Fax: (225) 254-4593

Boiler Inspector	Bill Owens Manager, Boiler Inspections Phone: (225) 257-7045 Fax: (225) 253-3813