Arkansas

Updated 3/15/2025

Overview

Arkansas has formed its own version of code documents based on the international documents.. The 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code is enforced statewide and is based on the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), and International Residential Code (IRC). Arkansas also adopts the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code (based on the 2018 IPC) and the 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code (based on the 2018 IFGC). As of July 1, 2022, the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) is in effect. Electrical standards follow the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Arkansas-specific amendments.

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The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing provides oversight for electrical code enforcement. Amendments to the 2020 NEC can be reviewed in the Arkansas Electrical Rules (April 2024, Page 22).
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Statewide Adoption

A statewide adoption means that building codes are enforced uniformly across the entire state. The state government adopts and mandates compliance with specific building, residential, plumbing, and electrical codes. Local jurisdictions must follow these codes without making significant amendments, ensuring consistency in construction regulations across the state.

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