Alaska · Building code

The building code in force in Alaska now.

IBC 2021 / IEBC 2021 (state-amended). Enforced by DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety statewide; enforced locally in deferred jurisdictions with own building departments (e.g., Anchorage, Fairbanks). Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Alaska

Checked on the source

In force

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.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety statewide; enforced locally in deferred jurisdictions with own building departments (e.g., Anchorage, Fairbanks)

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

2021 I-codes in force since Oct 28, 2022 (DPS fire regulations page re-read Oct 21, 2026). DPS stakeholder feedback log for 13 AAC 50.020-50.025 (updated Jul 9, 2026) says review of the 2024 I-codes is underway, with public notice and comment estimated for summer 2026; no formal notice confirmed on the primary page

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Monthly

Accessible pool entry: a pool lift or sloped entry in place and working whenever the pool is open (pools with 300 or more linear feet of wall need two accessible entries; a spa needs one: lift, transfer wall or transfer system); the rule sets no inspection interval; a monthly check that it works and is charged is common practice2010 ADA Standards §242 and §1009; 28 CFR 36.211 · U.S. Department of Justice (enforced through complaints and lawsuits) · Checked against the source 2026-09-28.

Questions about the building code in Alaska

Which building code applies in Alaska today?

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.

Who enforces the building code in Alaska?

DPS Division of Fire and Life Safety statewide; enforced locally in deferred jurisdictions with own building departments (e.g., Anchorage, Fairbanks).

What changes next for the building code in Alaska?

Rulemaking pending. 2021 I-codes in force since Oct 28, 2022 (DPS fire regulations page re-read Oct 21, 2026). DPS stakeholder feedback log for 13 AAC 50.020-50.025 (updated Jul 9, 2026) says review of the 2024 I-codes is underway, with public notice and comment estimated for summer 2026; no formal notice confirmed on the primary page