Proposed Building Codes

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MAY 2023 UPDATE: During its May 8, 2023 regular meeting, Lakewood City Council adopted the following 2021 International Building codes, as published by the International Code Council, with local amendments as part of the Lakewood Building Code. These changes will take effect June 30, 2023. You may watch the meeting video here.

•2021 International Residential Code (IRC)

•2021 International Building Code (IBC)

•2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

•2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

•2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

•2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)•2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

•2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

•2021 International Fire Code (IFC)

•2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)


MAY 2023 UPDATE: During its May 8, 2023 regular meeting, Lakewood City Council adopted the following 2021 International Building codes, as published by the International Code Council, with local amendments as part of the Lakewood Building Code. These changes will take effect June 30, 2023. You may watch the meeting video here.

•2021 International Residential Code (IRC)

•2021 International Building Code (IBC)

•2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

•2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

•2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

•2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)•2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

•2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)

•2021 International Fire Code (IFC)

•2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)


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