Louisiana · Building code

The building code in force in Louisiana now.

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LAC 17:I; R.S. 40:1730.28): 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC and 2020 NEC with Louisiana amendments, for projects submitted on or after Jan 1, 2023. Enforced by Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission (formerly the State Uniform Construction Code Council; Act 881 of 2026 per its site), Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections; parish/municipal building departments enforce and issue permits statewide. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Louisiana

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In force

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LAC 17:I; R.S. 40:1730.28): 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC and 2020 NEC with Louisiana amendments, for projects submitted on or after Jan 1, 2023

The commission site (read Nov 10, 2026, after its meeting that day) links the 2021 ICC codes with Louisiana amendments and announces a 2023 NEC and 2024 I-Code adoption (LAC 17:I Rules 101-117), with a Notice of Intent in the Aug 20, 2026 Louisiana Register. No outcome or effective date is posted.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission (formerly the State Uniform Construction Code Council; Act 881 of 2026 per its site), Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections; parish/municipal building departments enforce and issue permits statewide

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

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

Proposed 2024 I-Codes/2023 NEC adoption (LAC 17:I Rules 101-117): Notice of Intent published Aug 20, 2026; the Nov 10, 2026 commission meeting outcome and any effective date are not posted on the commission site; not yet a final rule

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 Louisiana

Which building code applies in Louisiana today?

Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LAC 17:I; R.S. 40:1730.28): 2021 IBC, IEBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFGC, IECC and 2020 NEC with Louisiana amendments, for projects submitted on or after Jan 1, 2023. The commission site (read Nov 10, 2026, after its meeting that day) links the 2021 ICC codes with Louisiana amendments and announces a 2023 NEC and 2024 I-Code adoption (LAC 17:I Rules 101-117), with a Notice of Intent in the Aug 20, 2026 Louisiana Register. No outcome or effective date is posted.

Who enforces the building code in Louisiana?

Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission (formerly the State Uniform Construction Code Council; Act 881 of 2026 per its site), Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections; parish/municipal building departments enforce and issue permits statewide.

What changes next for the building code in Louisiana?

Rulemaking pending. Proposed 2024 I-Codes/2023 NEC adoption (LAC 17:I Rules 101-117): Notice of Intent published Aug 20, 2026; the Nov 10, 2026 commission meeting outcome and any effective date are not posted on the commission site; not yet a final rule