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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.

2018/2017 codes

Prior to the adoption of the 2021/2020 codes in September 2022, please find the 2018/2017 codes below:

CODE (as adopted by NJAC 5:23)

Adoption Date 

BUILDING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.14)

International Building Code/2018, NJ ed (IBC w/ NJ edits from 3.14) 
 * Corrected pages (NJ errata)
 * Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (IFC/2018; ISPSC/2018; etc.)
Other referenced ICC Standards (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009; ICC 300-2017; etc.)

Sept. 03, 2019

PLUMBING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.15)

National Standard Plumbing Code/2018, NJ ed (NSPC w/ NJ edits from 3.15)

Sept. 03, 2019

ELECTRICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.16)

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2017
(link provides access to all NFPA standards)

Sept. 03, 2019 

ENERGY SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.18)

International Energy Conservation Code/2018 (Low-Rise Residential)
ASHRAE 90.1-2016 (Commercial & all other Residential)


Sept. 03, 2019

MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20)

International Mechanical Code/2018

Sept. 03, 2019

ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.21)

International Residential Code/2018, NJ ed (IRC w/ NJ edits from 3.21)
 * Corrected pages (NJ errata)
 * Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (ISPSC/2018; etc.)

Sept. 03, 2019

FUEL GAS SUBCODE  (NJAC 5:23-3.22)

International Fuel Gas Code/2018

Sept. 03, 2019

REHABILITATION SUBCODE  (NJAC 5:23-6)

NJUCC, Subchapter 6

Updated as Necessary
(current as of 02/16/21)
2018 I-code update
included

BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2018 & NJAC 5:23-7)

ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009


Sept. 03, 2019

ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Sept. 03, 2019

To purchase, please contact:

•  International Codes & ICC/ANSI A117.1 -- International Code Council
   (888) 422-7233

•  National Standard Plumbing Code -- National Assoc. of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
   (800) 533-7694 or in NJ at (800) 652-7422 or (609) 987-0500

•  National Electrical Code -- National Fire Protection Assoc.
   (617) 770-3000

•  ASHRAE Std. 90.1 -- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
   (800) 527-4723

•  ASME -- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
   (800) 843-2763

2015/2014 codes

Prior to the adoption of the 2018/2017 codes in September 2019, please find the 2015/2014 codes below:

CODE (as adopted by NJAC 5:23)

Adoption Date 

BUILDING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.14)

International Building Code/2015, NJ ed (IBC w/ NJ edits from 3.14) 
   *Corrected pages (NJ errata)
   *Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (IFC/2015; ISPSC/2015; etc.)
Other referenced ICC Standards (ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009; ICC 300-2012; etc.)

Sept. 21, 2015

PLUMBING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.15)

National Standard Plumbing Code/2015

Jan. 04, 2016

ELECTRICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.16)

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)/2014
(link provides access to all NFPA standards)

Sept. 21, 2015 

ENERGY SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.18)

International Energy Conservation Code/2015 (Low-Rise Residential)
ASHRAE 90.1-2013 (Commercial & all other Residential)


Sept. 21, 2015

MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20)

International Mechanical Code/2015

Sept. 21, 2015

ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.21)

International Residential Code/2015, NJ ed (IRC w/ NJ edits from 3.21)
   *Corrected pages (NJ errata)
   *Corrected sections (ICC errata)
Other referenced I-Codes (ISPSC/2015; etc.)

Sept. 21, 2015

FUEL GAS SUBCODE  (NJAC 5:23-3.22)

International Fuel Gas Code/2015

Sept. 21, 2015

REHABILITATION SUBCODE  (NJAC 5:23-6)

NJUCC, Subchapter 6

Updated as Necessary

BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2015 & NJAC 5:23-7)

ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009


Sept. 21, 2015

ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Sept. 21, 2015

To purchase, please contact:

•  International Codes & ICC/ANSI A117.1 -- International Code Council
   (888) 422-7233

•  National Standard Plumbing Code -- National Assoc. of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
   (800) 533-7694 or in NJ at (800) 652-7422 or (609) 987-0500

•  National Electrical Code -- National Fire Protection Assoc.
   (617) 770-3000

•  ASHRAE Std. 90.1 -- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
   (800) 527-4723

•  ASME -- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
   (800) 843-2763

History since 1977

Grace Period

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.

 
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