This is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Building Code.

The North Carolina Building Codes are promulgated by the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) and are interpreted and enforced by the Engineering Section.

Mar 31, 2025 · An expansive library of North Carolina code adoptions across building, plumbing, electrical, fire, residential, and more. Filter by jurisdiction, code type, or code year.

Listed below are the codes that are applicable to construction work in North Carolina:

Mar 20, 2025 · The initial publication and printing of the adopted 2024 North Carolina State Building Code, including all amendments adopted as of the efective date of this act.

The 2018 NC Building Code as printed on the NC DOI website, has been adopted by the Building Code Council at the June 2017 quarterly meeting. It is presently pending Rules Review.

2021 International Building Code (IBC) introduced three new construction types for mass timber buildings: Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C. The existing heavy timber type (Type IV-HT) remains …

The North Carolina Building Code Council is the authority that oversees the code process. The Residential Code is on a 6-year adoption cycle by statute. The Council has also adopted a …

The 2018 NC Codes (Effective 1/1/2019) include the 2018 NC Ad-Hoc Committee amendments as adopted by the Building Code Council and approved by the Rules Review Commission …

The 2018 NC Codes (Effective 1/1/2019) include the 2018 NC Ad-Hoc Committee amendments as adopted by the Building Code Council and approved by the Rules Review Commission …