Mississippi · Building code

The building code in force in Mississippi now.

2024 IBC (adopted with the state fire code). Enforced by State Fire Marshal (statewide, limited scope); municipalities/counties for other construction. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Building code in Mississippi

Checked on the source

In force

2024 IBC (adopted with the state fire code)

Adopted effective July 1, 2024 under the same Fire Marshal program as the fire code. Scope: state-owned buildings, public-assembly buildings unless a local code is equally strict, and tall buildings (75 ft). Localities set most other construction codes; confirm with the local building department.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

State Fire Marshal (statewide, limited scope); municipalities/counties for other construction

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

What changes next

In force

In force since 7/1/2024

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 Mississippi

Which building code applies in Mississippi today?

2024 IBC (adopted with the state fire code). Adopted effective July 1, 2024 under the same Fire Marshal program as the fire code. Scope: state-owned buildings, public-assembly buildings unless a local code is equally strict, and tall buildings (75 ft). Localities set most other construction codes; confirm with the local building department.

Who enforces the building code in Mississippi?

State Fire Marshal (statewide, limited scope); municipalities/counties for other construction.

What changes next for the building code in Mississippi?

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 Mississippi

Everything in force in Mississippi

Fire code2024 IFC (Mississippi Fire Prevention Code)ElevatorsASME A17.1-2025 adopted with a Mississippi variance by MID Bulletin 2026-10, effective Oct…BoilersASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (edition year not stated in rule text)Pools and spasNo state pool or spa rule or permit: MSDH states it does not regulate swimming pools and s…Hotels and lodgingMSDH Regulations Governing Sanitation of Hotels and Motels (Miss. Code Ann. 41-49-1 to 41-…Workplace safetyFederal OSHA (no State Plan)Retrofit and recertificationTrigger-based sprinkler mandate only for tall buildings; no radio-coverage or recertificat…

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