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Mississippi Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Mississippi. To change to another state, click on the map to the right.
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Notes Concerning Mississippi Building Codes
• The state of Mississippi does not have a statewide building code. Building code adoption and enforcement is primarily the responsibility of local jurisdictions. Mississippi does require that state buildings meet the requirements set forth in the 1997 Standard Building Code, mandatory for all jurisdictions.
• In 2006, Bill 31-11-33 created the Mississippi Building Code Council, and requires five coastal counties, Jackson, Harrison, Hancock, Stone and Pearl River to enforce, on an emergency basis, all of the wind and flood mitigation requirements prescribed by the 2003 International Building Code and the 2003 International Residential Code.
Mississippi Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2006 IFC | |
| Energy Code | None | N/A |
| Other Codes | Special construction standards are required for health care facilities. These standards are administered by the Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, Dept. of Health. PDF versions of the agency's regulations are available on the site. | |
Mississippi 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 |
| Fire Marshal | Ricky Davis Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Phone: (888) 648-0877 |
Mississippi Building Code Website