New Jersey Building Codes
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the state of New Jersey.
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Additional Resources
For code assistance at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, please call (609) 984-7609
New Jersey Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Plumbing Code | NSPC 2006 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.20) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | N.J.A.C. 5:70 Uniform Fire Code | Division of Fire Safety (609) 633-7129 |
| Accessibility Code | N.J.A.C. 5:23-7 Barrier Free Subcode and ANSI A117.1-2003 with technical amendments | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 (residential), ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (commercial) (NJAC 5:23 - 3.18) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
| Elevator Code | New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, Subchapter 12 | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 or Elevator safety program (609) 984-7833 |
| Gas Code | International Fuel Gas Code/2006 with technical amendments (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.22) | Dept. of Community Affairs, Publications Unit, (609) 984-0040 |
New Jersey 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 | Marcelino Iglesias Code Specialist Phone: (609) 984-7609 |
| Plan Review | Construction Project Review Phone: (609) 633-7448 |
| Fire Marshal | Division of Fire Safety Phone: (609) 633-6106 Fax: (609) 633-6134 |
| Boiler Inspector | Boiler Inspection Phone: (609) 777-4636 |
| Elevator Inspector | Elevator Safety Program Phone: (609) 984-7833 |
New Jersey Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within New Jersey:
