Baton Rouge, Louisiana Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Baton Rouge Louisiana Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | (225) 389-3209 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | (225) 389-3209 and online |
| Plumbing Code | 1991 Standard Plumbing Code (SBC) | (225) 389-3230 and online |
| Mechanical Code | 1997 Standard Mechanical Code (SBC) | (225) 389-3217 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | (225) 389-3213 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2003 NFPA 1, UFC | online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1 (Louisiana Commercial Building Energy Conservation Code) |
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 | Shannon J. Dupont, P.E. Building Official Phone: (225) 389-3205 Fax: (225) 389-3249 |
| Plumbing | Shannon J. Dupont, P.E. Building Official Phone: (225) 389-3205 Fax: (225) 389-3249 |
| Mechanical | Shannon J. Dupont, P.E. Building Official Phone: (225) 389-3205 Fax: (225) 389-3249 |
| Electrical | Shannon J. Dupont, P.E. Building Official Phone: (225) 389-3205 Fax: (225) 389-3249 |
| Accessibility | Shannon J. Dupont, P.E. Building Official Phone: (225) 389-3205 Fax: (225) 389-3249 |
| Historic Preservation | Kristin Sanders Historic Preservation Commission Phone: (225) 389-3144 Fax: (225) 389-5342 |
| Zoning | Lynn Oliver Zoning Coordinator Phone: (225) 389-3144 Fax: (225) 389-5342 |
| Planning | Troy Bunch Director, Office of the Planning Commission Phone: (225) 389-3144 Fax: (225) 389-5342 |
| Environmental | Environmental Division Phone: (225) 389-5456 Fax: (225) 389-5460 |
| City Attorney | Wade Shows Parish Attorney Phone: (225) 389-3114 Fax: (225) 389-5554 |
| Public Works | Peter Newkirk Public Works Phone: (225) 389-3158 Fax: (225) 389-5391 |
| Fire Marshal | Wilton R. Cutrer Fire Prevention Chief Phone: (225) 354-1400 |
| Aviation | Anthony Marino Director, Metropolitan Airport Phone: (225) 355-0333 Fax: (225) 355-2334 |
Other Louisiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Louisiana:
