State Building Codes
Finding building codes and construction permits in your state can be difficult as evidenced by the numerous requests for help I get so here is a list of building codes resources by state to help you find the building code and construction permit information you need.
Before you run off to build with a copy of your state building codes in hand, check your local building codes as well and look into whether you need building permits or approval from your HOA.
If you know of other resources for building code or permit information for your state, please add a link to it in a comment.
Alabama
Alaska
Alaska DPS Building Codes and Permits
Arizona
Department of Fire, Building, and Life Safety
Arkansas
California
Division of the State Architect
Building Standards Code Development and Adoption Project
Colorado
Information for Developers in Colorado
Connecticut
Office of State Building Inspector
or Another Page in the Office of State Building Inspector
Delaware
Construction Weblinks Delaware Licensing
District of Columbia (Washing D.C.)
Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs
Florida
Florida Building Permits by County and City
Georgia
Hawaii
How to Obtain a Building Permit
Idaho
Idaho Building Code Information
Illinois
Division of Professional Regulation – Engineers
Indiana
Residential Building Permit Statistics
Iowa
State Architect Professional Building Codes
Kansas
Division of Facilities Management
Kentucky
Office of Housing, Buildings, and Construction
Building Codes and Construction Licensing
Louisiana
Permit Place Building Code Resources
Maine
Maryland
Permits and Development Management
Massachusetts
Lexington Construction Regulations
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Facilities Management, Design, & Construction
Montana
Bureau of Building and Measurement Standards
Nebraska
Nebraska Business Online Resources
Nevada
Building Codes Internet Resource Directory
New Hampshire
State Building Code Review Board
New Jersey
Division of Codes and Standards
New Mexico
Construction Industries Division
New York
Division of Code Enforcement and Management
North Carolina
NC Building Inspector’s Association
North Dakota
Ohio
Division of Industrial Compliance
Oklahoma
Office of the State Fire Marshall
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Association of Building Code Officials
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Texas Department of Licensing and Registration
Texas Online Construction & Housing
Utah
Vermont
State Resources (Building Codes Included)
Virginia
Virginia Building and Code Officials Association
Department of Housing and Community Development
Washington
Washington State Building Code Council
West Virginia
Construction Contractor Licensing Board
Wisconsin
Safety & Buildings List of Administrative Codes
Wyoming
OSHA
Another great resource to check for building codes and compliance is OSHA. Always make sure you and your clients are in compliance with OSHA guidelines. Their fines are big and ugly.
Keep your customers compliant with building codes and OSHA regulations. In addition to keeping yourself out of trouble, it is a great service to them and is a great way to sell a few additional improvement jobs from time to time.