Arkansas · Building code

The building code in force in Arkansas now.

2021 Arkansas Building Code (AFPC Vol. II), based on the 2021 International Building Code w/ state amendments. Enforced by Arkansas State Fire Marshal (Division of Arkansas State Police) - state agency, not municipal building departments. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Building code in Arkansas

Verified on the source

In force

2021 Arkansas Building Code (AFPC Vol. II), based on the 2021 International Building Code w/ state amendments

Bundled into the same Arkansas Fire Prevention Code package as Fire (same Jan 1, 2023 effective date). Applies statewide, including rural/unincorporated areas, replacing the 2012-IBC-based edition.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Arkansas State Fire Marshal (Division of Arkansas State Police) - state agency, not municipal building departments

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

In force

In force; no newer edition adoption found

Questions about the building code in Arkansas

Which building code applies in Arkansas today?

2021 Arkansas Building Code (AFPC Vol. II), based on the 2021 International Building Code w/ state amendments. Bundled into the same Arkansas Fire Prevention Code package as Fire (same Jan 1, 2023 effective date). Applies statewide, including rural/unincorporated areas, replacing the 2012-IBC-based edition.

Who enforces the building code in Arkansas?

Arkansas State Fire Marshal (Division of Arkansas State Police) - state agency, not municipal building departments.

What changes next for the building code in Arkansas?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

Other areas in Arkansas

Everything in force in Arkansas

Fire code2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (AFPC Vol. I), based on the 2021 International Fire Cod…ElevatorsASME A17.1-2019 for new elevators/escalators/dumbwaiters; ASME A17.3-2005 baseline for exi…BoilersASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (2004 ed.) and National Board Inspection Code (2004 e…Pools and spasADH Rules Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities, adopted by the State …Hotels and lodgingNo standalone state hotel license; hotels are a Group R occupancy under the AFPC; a separa…Workplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction - Arkansas has no OSHA-approved State Plan Retrofit and recertification20 CAR 881-113(a)(2): existing elevators lacking Phase I/II fire (recall/firefighters') se…

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