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, 2019MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20)
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)
Sept. 03, 2019
REHABILITATION SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-6)
Updated as Necessary
(current as of 02/16/21)
2018 I-code update
includedBARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2018 & NJAC 5:23-7)
Sept. 03, 2019ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12)
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)
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, 2015MECHANICAL SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-3.20)
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)
Sept. 21, 2015
REHABILITATION SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-6)
Updated as Necessary
BARRIER FREE SUBCODE (Chapter 11 of IBC/2015 & NJAC 5:23-7)
Sept. 21, 2015ELEVATOR SUBCODE (NJAC 5:23-12)
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
- NJ Model Code Adoption History (1977 to current)
- 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. - --------------------
