Mandatory Codes (10)
ASCE 72022
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
ASCE·Structural
ASCE 7 - Referenced through IBC 2021 NJ Edition for structural loads.
ASHRAE 90.12019
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
ASHRAE·Energy
ASHRAE 90.1-2019 - Energy Standard for Commercial & Multi-Family Residential. Adopted Sept 6, 2022.
IBC2021
International Building Code
ICC·Building
IBC 2021 NJ Edition - Building Subcode (NJAC 5:23-3.14). Adopted Sept 6, 2022 with NJ-specific amendments.
IECC2021
International Energy Conservation Code
ICC·Energy
IECC 2021 - Energy Subcode for Low-Rise Residential (NJAC 5:23-3.18). ASHRAE 90.1-2019 for Commercial. Adopted Sept 6, 2022.
IFC2021
International Fire Code
ICC·Fire Safety
IFC 2021 - Referenced through IBC 2021 NJ Edition.
IFGC2021
International Fuel Gas Code
ICC·Fuel Gas
IFGC 2021 - Fuel Gas Subcode (NJAC 5:23-3.22). Adopted Sept 6, 2022.
IMC2021
International Mechanical Code
ICC·Mechanical
IMC 2021 - Mechanical Subcode (NJAC 5:23-3.20). Adopted Sept 6, 2022.
IRC2021
International Residential Code
ICC·Residential
IRC 2021 NJ Edition - One- and Two-Family Dwelling Subcode (NJAC 5:23-3.21). Adopted Sept 6, 2022 with NJ-specific amendments.
NFPA 1012021
Life Safety Code
NFPA·Fire Safety
Life Safety Code referenced through NJ UCC.
NFPA 702020
National Electrical Code
NFPA·Electrical
NEC 2020 - Statewide, uses National Plumbing Code
NJ has unique subcodes: Rehabilitation Subcode (NJAC 5:23-6) for existing building renovations; Barrier Free Subcode exceeds ADA; Radon Hazard Subcode for Tier 1 municipalities; Flood Hazard Area Control Act exceeds FEMA minimums; CAFRA for coastal zones; Pinelands Commission review; Highlands Council review; NJDEP Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act.