Building Code Information

Building Codes adopted by Richland County

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Building Codes Adopted by the state of Montana

  • International Building Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • International Residential Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • International Existing Building Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • Uniform Plumbing Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • International Mechanical Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • NFPA 99c, Standard on Gas and Vacuum Systems (med gas), 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • National Electrical Code, 2014 Edition - Effective: October 23, 2014
  • International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: November 6, 2014
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2004 Edition - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, publication CSD-1, Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers, 2002 Edition - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, National Board Inspection Code, 2004 Edition - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1, 2004 Edition, A17.1a 2005 Addenda, and ASME A17.1S, 2005 Supplement - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.3, 2002 Edition - Effective: February 27, 2004
  • Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts, ASME A18.1, 2003 Edition - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • ASME A17.1, 2004 Edition, Appendix N, Table N1, Recommended Inspection and Test Intervals in Months. - Effective: January 26, 2007
  • International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 Edition - Effective: January 8, 2016
  • Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2012 Edition - Effective: February 11, 2016

All of these building codes can be found online.