Lincoln, Nebraska Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Lincoln Nebraska Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 (Lincoln Building Code, Title 20) | Ron Rhetus, (402) 441-6451 or online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 (Lincoln Building Code, Title 20) | Ron Rhetus, (402) 441-6451 or online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2000 (Lincoln Plumbing Code, Title 24) | Bob Siemsen, (402) 441-6408 or online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 1997 (Lincoln Heating, Ventilating and Cooling Code, Title 25) | Merl Scott, (402) 441-6419 or online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 (Lincoln Electrical Code, Title 23) | Ed Bergstraesser, (402) 441-6414 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 (Lincoln Fire Code, Title 19) | Bill Moody, (402) 441-6437 or online |
| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Nebraska Accessibility Guidelines, 1991) | Plans Division, State Fire Marshal, (402) 471-2027 |
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 |
| Structural | Mel Goddard Chief Building Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6423 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Plumbing | Robert Siemsen Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6408 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Mechanical | Merl Scott Chief HVAC Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6419 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Electrical | Ed Bergstraesser Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6414 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Civil | Roger Figard City Engineer Phone: (402) 441-7711 Fax: (402) 441-6576 |
| Accessibility | Mel Goddard Chief Building Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6423 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Historic Preservation | John Boies Housing Supervisor Phone: (402) 441-7785 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Zoning | Terry Kathe Zoning Coordinator Phone: (402) 441-6447 Fax: (402) 441-6377 |
| Planning | Marvin Krout Planning Director Phone: (402) 441-7491 Fax: (402) 441-6377 |
| City Attorney | Dana Roper City Attorney Phone: (402) 441-7281 Fax: (402) 441-8812 |
| Public Works | Public Works Phone: (402) 441-7566 Fax: (402) 441-8609 |
| Fire Marshal | Bill Moody Chief Fire Prevention Inspector Phone: (402) 441-6437 Fax: (402) 441-8214 |
| Parks/Recreation | Lynn Johnson Director of Parks and Recreation Phone: (402) 441-8265 Fax: (402) 441-8706 |
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Other Nebraska Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Nebraska:
