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10 adopted codes · 41 cities tracked

Complete Guide2018 Idaho Building Code (based on 2018 ICC)Edition 2018

State Building Authority

Mandatory Codes (10)

IBC2018

International Building Code

ICC·Building

IBC 2018 — Idaho Building Code, statewide mandatory with Idaho amendments

IEBC2018

International Existing Building Code

ICC·Existing Buildings

IEBC 2018 — Idaho Existing Building Code, statewide mandatory

IECC2018

International Energy Conservation Code

ICC·Energy

IECC 2018 — Idaho Energy Conservation Code, statewide mandatory

IFC2018

International Fire Code

ICC·Fire Safety

IFC 2018 — Idaho Fire Code, statewide mandatory

IFGC2018

International Fuel Gas Code

ICC·Fuel Gas

IFGC 2018 — Idaho Fuel Gas Code, statewide mandatory

IMC2018

International Mechanical Code

ICC·Mechanical

IMC 2018 — Idaho Mechanical Code, statewide mandatory

IPC2018

International Plumbing Code

ICC·Plumbing

IPC 2018 — Idaho Plumbing Code, statewide mandatory

IPMC2018

International Property Maintenance Code

ICC·Property Maintenance

ISPSC 2018 — Idaho Swimming Pool and Spa Code

IRC2018

International Residential Code

ICC·Residential

IRC 2020 — Idaho Residential Code (based on 2018 IRC with amendments)

NFPA 702020

National Electrical Code

NFPA·Electrical

NEC 2020 — National Electrical Code, statewide

Important Notes

Idaho spans from 710 ft (Snake River) to 12,662 ft (Borah Peak). Key hazards: EARTHQUAKE — eastern Idaho is seismically active (Yellowstone hotspot, Lost River Fault, SDC D in some areas). WILDFIRE — extensive WUI zones in central Idaho mountains and Boise foothills. HEAVY SNOW — mountain areas receive 200+ inches annually; ground snow loads up to 100+ psf. EXTREME COLD — Climate Zone 7 in mountain areas. FLOODING — Snake River Plain and mountain runoff. VOLCANIC/GEOTHERMAL — proximity to Yellowstone caldera. WIND — Columbia Plateau and mountain passes experience high gusts.