Lafayette, Louisiana Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Lafayette, Louisiana.
This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.
To expedite the development process, submit preliminary plans for review. Plans are reviewed by Codes, Zoning, Traffic, Drainage, Planning, LUS Utilities, the local fire marshal and state fire marshal. Be sure to submit extrat sets of plans and site plans. For more information contact the Department of Planning, Zoning and Codes, (337) 291-8013.
Lafayette Louisiana Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006; IRC 2006 | Codes Division (337) 291-8461 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006; IRC 2006 | Codes Division (337) 291-8461 and online |
| Plumbing Code | Louisiana State Plumbing Code 2000 | No local amendments; State code is available from the Office of Public Health, Sidney Becnel, (225) 765-5063 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Codes Division (337) 291-8461 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Codes Division (337) 291-8461 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 | Codes Division (337) 291-8461 and online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG | No amendments |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | State Fire Marshal, (800)256-5452 |
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 | Building Inspector Phone: (337) 291-8461 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector Phone: (337) 291-8461 |
| Mechanical | Daniel Melancon Mechanical Inspector Phone: (337) 291-8461 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (337) 291-8461 |
| Civil | Director, Public Works Phone: (337) 291-8502 Fax: (337) 291-8592 |
| Accessibility | State Fire Marshal Phone: (337) 925-4920 |
| Historic Preservation | Zoning Manager Phone: (337) 291-8445 Fax: (337) 291-8492 |
| Zoning | Zoning Manager Phone: (337) 291-8445 Fax: (337) 291-8492 |
| Planning | Planning Manager Phone: (337) 022-8013 |
| Environmental | Environmental Quality Manager Phone: (337) 291-8529 Fax: (337) 896-1439 |
| City Attorney | Patrick S. Ottinger City Attorney Phone: (337) 291-8015 Fax: (337) 233-2011 |
| Public Works | Tom Carroll, P.E. Director, Public Works Phone: (337) 291-8502 Fax: (337) 291-8592 |
| Fire Marshal | State Fire Marshal Phone: (337) 925-4920 |
| Parks/Recreation | Gerald Boudreaux Director, Parks & Recreation Phone: (337) 291-8374 Fax: (337) 291-8389 |
| Aviation | Airport Director Phone: (337) 266-4400 |
Other Louisiana Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Louisiana:
