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Previously Adopted UCC Model Codes
Since the adoption of the Uniform Construction Code, NJAC 5:23, on January 1, 1977, many editions of select model codes have been referenced within the applicable subcode. The following contains links and information on the previously adopted model codes.
Prior to the adoption of the 2024/2023 codes August 17, 2026, please find the 2021/2020 codes below:
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CODE (as adopted by NJAC 5:23) |
Adoption Date |
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BUILDING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.14) |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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PLUMBING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.15) National Standard Plumbing Code/2021, NJ ed |
Sept. 19, 2022 |
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ELECTRICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.16) National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2020 |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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ENERGY SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.18) |
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MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20) |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.21) International Residential Code/2021, NJ ed |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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FUEL GAS SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.22) |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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REHABILITATION SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-6) |
Updated as Necessary |
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BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2021 & NJAC 5:23-7) |
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ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
Sept. 06, 2022 |
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To purchase, please contact: • International Codes & ICC/ANSI A117.1 -- International Code Council • National Standard Plumbing Code -- National Assoc. of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors • National Electrical Code -- National Fire Protection Assoc. • ASHRAE Std. 90.1 -- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. • ASME -- American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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Prior to the adoption of the 2021/2020 codes in September 2022, please find the 2018/2017 codes below:
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CODE (as adopted by NJAC 5:23) |
Adoption Date |
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BUILDING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.14) International Building Code/2018, NJ ed (IBC w/ NJ edits from 3.14) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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PLUMBING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.15) National Standard Plumbing Code/2018, NJ ed (NSPC w/ NJ edits from 3.15) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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ELECTRICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.16) National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2017 |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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ENERGY SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.18) |
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MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.21) International Residential Code/2018, NJ ed (IRC w/ NJ edits from 3.21) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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FUEL GAS SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.22) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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REHABILITATION SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-6) |
Updated as Necessary |
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BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2018 & NJAC 5:23-7) |
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ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12) |
Sept. 03, 2019 |
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To purchase, please contact: • International Codes & ICC/ANSI A117.1 -- International Code Council • National Standard Plumbing Code -- National Assoc. of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors • National Electrical Code -- National Fire Protection Assoc. • ASHRAE Std. 90.1 -- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. • ASME -- American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
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- NJ Model Code Adoption History (1977 to current)
For a period of six months following the operative date of a subcode revision, applicants may submit a complete permit application, including all prior approvals, to be reviewed under the code in force immediately preceeding the subcode revision. Provided that the application is complete, the construction official and applicable subcode officials shall perform the plan review and issue construction permit(s) based on the code in force immediately prior to the operative date of the subcode revision. This grace period shall apply only to revisions of subcodes.