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BOCA National Codes is a model code that was produced by the Building Officials and Code Administration International (BOCA) organization (now ICC) which provides model code documents for adoption by units of state and local government. The following codes are produced by BOCA (now ICC): the National Building Code, the National Mechanical Code, the National Plumbing Code, the National Fire Prevention Code, the National Property Maintenance Code, the National Energy Conservation Code, the National Private Sewage Disposal Code, the National Plumbing Code Provisions Applicable to Detached 1 & 2 Family Dwellings. For more information on the "legacy" BOCA codes refer to the ICC web site at: www.iccsafe.org

ICBO Uniform Codes is a model code that was produced by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) organization (now ICC) which provides model code documents for adoption by units of state and local government. The following codes are produced by ICBO (now ICC): the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Administrative Code, Uniform Building Security Code, Uniform Code for Building Conservation, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Sign Code, and Uniform Zoning Code. publications are available through ICBO. The Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Solar Energy code, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code are available from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). For more information on the "legacy" ICBO codes refer to the ICC web site at: www.iccsafe.org

SBCCI Standard Codes is a model code that was produced by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) organization (now ICC) which provides model code documents for adoption by units of state and local government. The following codes are produced by SBCCI (now ICC): the Standard Building Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, the Standard Plumbing Code, the Standard Existing Code, the Standard Gas Code, the Standard Fire Prevention Code, and the Standard for Hurricane Resistant Residential Construction. For more information on the "legacy" SBCCI codes refer to the ICC web site at: www.iccsafe.org 

ICC International Codes is the model code organization that was formed from the previous BOCA, ICBO, and SBBCI code organizations.  The organization has the responsibility of developing the International Codes. The following codes are produced by ICC: International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), the International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC), the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), the International Fire Code (IFC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), the ICC Electrical Code (based on the NEC), the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), and the International Zoning Code (IZC). Many standards including NFPA's National Electrical Code are available from ICC.

NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code is the model code produced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

There are six primary model code documents adopted by governmental units.

BOCA National Codes

The codes are updated periodically. In 2003, the BOCA, SBCCI, and ICBO model code organizations merged into one organization called the International Code Council (ICC).  However, the BOCA, SBCCI, and ICBO codes are still enforced in only a few jurisdictions.  To purchase these codes or for more information on the ICC codes go to: www.iccsafe.org The ICC organization consolidates the annual code changes every three years into one document. Although the model code organization make annual code changes and a supplement for these changes, most governmental agencies adopt the three year version. Within time, the older model code versions will gradually be replaced by the International Codes as these codes are adopted into the various state and local governmental units. The NFPA 5000 code is also available for adoption by various jurisdictions. However, the 5000 code is rarely enforced.

The Life Safety Code is not a building code, but deals with fire safety only and is adopted sporadically by different governmental units.

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ICBO Uniform Codes

SBCCI Standard Codes

NFPA's Life Safety Code

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ICC International Codes