Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 7 of 7 areas verified on primary sources. OSHA state plan: AKOSH (Alaska Occupational Safety and Health).
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Alaska Fire Code = IFC 2021 (state-amended)Alaska Fire Code adopts IFC 2021 with state amendments, in force since Oct 28, 2022; covers plan review and inspection of commercial/public buildings statewide. SourceVerified on the source | DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety (State Fire Marshal); deferred to local fire officials in some municipalities (e.g., Anchorage) | In force |
| Building | IBC 2021 / IEBC 2021 (state-amended)Building code based on IBC 2021 and IEBC 2021 with state amendments, effective Oct 28, 2022, adopted by the same fire-marshal order as the fire code. SourceVerified on the source | DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety statewide; enforced locally in deferred jurisdictions with own building departments (e.g., Anchorage, Fairbanks) | In force |
| Elevators | ASME A17.1-2016 / A17.3-2011 (8 AAC 77)8 AAC 77 adopts ASME A17.1-2016 and A17.3-2011; elevators inspected biennially, escalators annually, with random reinspection allowed at agency discretion. SourceVerified on the source | DOLWD Mechanical Inspection Section statewide; deferred to Municipality of Anchorage inspectors by agreement | In force |
| Boilers | AS 18.60 Art. 3 boiler/pressure-vessel programPower boilers inspected annually; low-pressure and hot-water boilers biennially (internal every 4 yrs); unfired vessels per department-set intervals; small residential units exempt. SourceVerified on the source | DOLWD Mechanical Inspection Section, statewide, no municipal exemption | In force |
| Pools | 18 AAC 30.500 Public Swimming Pools and Spas18 AAC 30.500 requires certified pool operators, monthly water testing, and equipment/chemical-storage inspections for public pools and spas; Anchorage runs its own program. SourceVerified on the source | Alaska DEC, Division of Environmental Health, Food Safety & Sanitation Program (Anchorage exempt) | In force |
| Lodging | No standalone state hotel/lodging licenseNo standalone state hotel license; DEC inspects only food service and pools/spas at overnight accommodations; fire code covers hotels as an occupancy class. SourceVerified on the source | DEC (food/pool only); DPS/local fire officials (fire code); DCCED (general business license) | In force |
| Workplace | AKOSH State Plan (covers private employers)AKOSH enforces adopted federal OSHA standards plus AK-specific rules (e.g., logging) for private employers and state/local government workers, with narrow maritime/federal exclusions. SourceVerified on the source | AK Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, AKOSH | In force |
No dated statewide items in the next 24 months beyond the federal layer.
Alaska Fire Code = IFC 2021 (state-amended). Alaska Fire Code adopts IFC 2021 with state amendments, in force since Oct 28, 2022; covers plan review and inspection of commercial/public buildings statewide. Enforced by: DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety (State Fire Marshal); deferred to local fire officials in some municipalities (e.g., Anchorage).
IBC 2021 / IEBC 2021 (state-amended). Building code based on IBC 2021 and IEBC 2021 with state amendments, effective Oct 28, 2022, adopted by the same fire-marshal order as the fire code. Enforced by: DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety statewide; enforced locally in deferred jurisdictions with own building departments (e.g., Anchorage, Fairbanks).
Elevators: DOLWD Mechanical Inspection Section statewide; deferred to Municipality of Anchorage inspectors by agreement (ASME A17.1-2016 / A17.3-2011 (8 AAC 77)). Boilers: DOLWD Mechanical Inspection Section, statewide, no municipal exemption (AS 18.60 Art. 3 boiler/pressure-vessel program).
Alaska runs an OSHA-approved state plan: AKOSH (Alaska Occupational Safety and Health). The state agency enforces workplace safety rules for most private employers.
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