Orem, Utah Building Codes

Building Codes References

• Utah has adopted state-wide building codes.
The 2009 I-codes and the 2008 NEC will become effective July 1, 2010.
Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2006; IRC 2006 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Structural CodeIBC 2006; IRC 2006 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Plumbing CodeIPC 2006 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Mechanical CodeIMC 2006 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Electrical CodeNEC 2005 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Energy CodeIECC 2006 (Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules, Rule R156-56-701)Utah Dept. of Commerce, Div. Of Occup. & Prof. Licensing, (801) 530-6628 or online
Elevator CodeASME A17.1 2004; ASME A17.1a-2005; ASME 17.1S-2005Utah Labor Commission, (801) 530-6850 or online
Other CodesFuel Gas Code: IFGC 2006

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 AreaContact
StructuralBill Bell
Building Safety Division Manager
Phone: (801) 229-7060
PlumbingBill Bell
Building Safety Division Manager
Phone: (801) 229-7060
MechanicalBill Bell
Building Safety Division Manager
Phone: (801) 229-7060
ElectricalBill Bell
Building Safety Division Manager
Phone: (801) 229-7060
AccessibilityBill Bell
Building Safety Division Manager
Phone: (801) 229-7060
Fire MarshalFire Administration
Phone: (801) 229-7327
Public WorksPublic Works Dept.
Phone: (801) 229-7506
Parks/RecreationParks & Recreation Dept.
Phone: (801) 229-7154
Building codes are also available for these other Utah municipalities: