Nebraska · Building code

The building code in force in Nebraska now.

No SFM-adopted statewide building code found; a 2021 state law reportedly applies a state building code (IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC-based) as a fallback. Enforced by Primarily local municipalities/counties (home rule); state fallback administering agency not confirmed. Reported, in verification, re-checked weekly.

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Building code in Nebraska

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In force

No SFM-adopted statewide building code found; a 2021 state law reportedly applies a state building code (IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC-based) as a fallback

Cities/villages primarily adopt their own building codes (home rule); state fallback reportedly applies only where a local jurisdiction hasn't adopted a generally conforming code. Exact statute, edition years, and administering agency not located this run.

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Who enforces it

Primarily local municipalities/counties (home rule); state fallback administering agency not confirmed

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

What changes next

Unconfirmed

unknown - no confirmed pending statewide edition-adoption date found

Questions about the building code in Nebraska

Which building code applies in Nebraska today?

No SFM-adopted statewide building code found; a 2021 state law reportedly applies a state building code (IBC/IRC/IECC/IEBC-based) as a fallback. Cities/villages primarily adopt their own building codes (home rule); state fallback reportedly applies only where a local jurisdiction hasn't adopted a generally conforming code. Exact statute, edition years, and administering agency not located this run.

Who enforces the building code in Nebraska?

Primarily local municipalities/counties (home rule); state fallback administering agency not confirmed.

What changes next for the building code in Nebraska?

Unconfirmed. unknown - no confirmed pending statewide edition-adoption date found

Other areas in Nebraska

Everything in force in Nebraska

Fire codeNFPA 1 (Fire Prevention Code) 2012 Ed. and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) 2012 Ed., both with…ElevatorsASME A17.1/CSA B44-2013 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Nebraska Title 230 Ch. 1 BoilersASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 2015 Edition (with addenda through 7/1/2015), Nebrask…Pools and spasTitle 178, Chapter 2 (Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Swimming …Hotels and lodgingNo dedicated statewide hotel/motel licensing or safety-inspection program identified Workplace safetyFederal OSHA jurisdiction - Nebraska has no OSHA-approved State Plan

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