2018 Building Code Adopted
Ordinance 2021-05-06 adopting the 2018 Building Codes
The City of Decatur adopted new building codes. The following codes will go into EFFECT JULY 1, 2021:
2018 International Building Code (IBC)
2018 International Residential Code (IRC)
2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
2017 NFPA National Electric Code
NCTCOG Amendments
Any permit application submitted after June 30, 2021 will need to meet the requirements of these codes.