Nebraska Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of Nebraska.
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.
Additional Resources
• The State Fire Marshall's Office publishes official interpretations of Nebraska's fire codes. To obtain copies, contact the State Fire Marshal's Office (402) 471-2027.
• All plans for commercial construction must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal's Office for review. Building codes are enforced by the local jurisdiction. For more information contact the Plans Division, (402) 471-2027.
• All plans for commercial construction must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal's Office for review. Building codes are enforced by the local jurisdiction. For more information contact the Plans Division, (402) 471-2027.
Nebraska Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | N/A |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | N/A |
| Plumbing Code | None | N/A |
| Mechanical Code | None | N/A |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | No amendments |
 | Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA; NFPA 101, 2002 (Nebraska State Fire Code Regulations, Title 153) | Doug Hohbein, State Fire Marshal's Office, (402) 471-9474 |
| Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG 1991 (Nebraska State Fire Code Regulations, Title 156) | Doug Hohbein, State Fire Marshal's Office, (402) 471-9474 |
| Applies to all new public buildings | |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 | No amendments |
| MEC applies to all commercial and residential construction. IECC applies to all state-owned and state-funded buildings. | |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1; ASME A17.3 (Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 230, Chapter 1) | Online |
| Gas Code | NFPA 54, 2002 | No amendments |
| Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings | |
| Boiler Code | Nebraska Administrative Code, Title 229, Chapters 1-28 | Online |
Nebraska 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 |
| Electrical | Randy Anderson Director, State Electrical Division Phone: (402) 471-3550 Fax: (402) 471-4297 |
| Accessibility | Susen Lindner Plans Examiner, Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (402) 471-9469 Fax: (402) 471-3118 |
| Building Inspector | State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (402) 471-2027 Fax: (402) 471-3118 |
| Plan Review | Doug Hohbein Chief Plans Examiner, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (402) 471-9474 Fax: (402) 471-3118 |
| Historic Preservation | Historic Preservation Office Phone: (402) 471-4787 Fax: (402) 471-3316 |
| Energy | Lynn K. Chamberlin Nebraska Energy Office Phone: (402) 471-2867 Fax: (402) 471-3064 |
| Environmental | Department of Environmental Quality Phone: (402) 471-2186 Fax: (402) 471-2909 |
| Health Department | Health & Human Services System Phone: (402) 471-3121 |
| Fire Marshal | Doug Hohbein Chief Plans Examiner, State Fire Marshal's Office Phone: (402) 471-9474 Fax: (402) 471-3118 |
| Forestry/Parks | Rex Amack Games & Parks Phone: (402) 471-0641 |
| Boiler Inspector | NE Dept. of Labor, Boiler Inspections Phone: (402) 471-2239 |
| Elevator Inspector | William Witt NE Dept. of Labor, Elevator Inspections Phone: (402) 595-2523 |
Nebraska Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Nebraska:
