North Carolina
Updated 3/15/2025
Overview
North Carolina enforces a statewide building code, administered by the North Carolina
Building Code Council (BCC). The 2018 North Carolina State Building Codes are
currently in effect, which amend the 2015 IRC.. While the 2024 North Carolina State
Building Codes have been finalized, they will not take effect until July 1, 2025 and the
amendments have not been made available on the state site. Until then, the 2018 codes and
amendments remain applicable.
CodePro Uses the Following Codes for Answers:
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) + North Carolina Amendments
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC) + North Carolina Amendments
- 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) + North Carolina Amendments
Additional Resources:
For more details, click here for the state-specific website.
North Carolina has adopted state-specific amendments to the 2015 IRC, 2015 IPC, and 2020 NEC. The 2024 codes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be updated in future versions of this application.
North Carolina has adopted state-specific amendments to the 2015 IRC, 2015 IPC, and 2020 NEC. The 2024 codes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be updated in future versions of this application.
- Adoption Category
Statewide
- Amendments
State
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.