Building Codes

Where To Find the Latest Building Codes

The 2018 NC Codes (Effective 1/1/2019) include the 2018 NC Ad-Hoc Committee amendments as adopted by the Building Code Council and approved by the Rules Review Commission along with the 2015 International Codes. Available to FREE VIEW or BUY at the ICC website

Code Books Available

All NC Building Code book sales transactions (other than walk-in customers) will be made through the International Code Council at this link. Please call the ICC Store 1-800-786-4452 if you have questions.

Walk-in customers only may make your purchase in person at 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Click here to download the form to make your purchase in person.

Please call NC Code Sales at 919-647-0029 if you have questions.

NCHBA Staff Contact

Cliff Isaac provides consultative services to NCHBA members on building codes, inspections and material defect issues and represents the interests of NCHBA members before the Building Code Council, the Code Officials Qualification Board, and in the N.C. General Assembly. If you are a member of NCHBA and have any building code related questions, concerns or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact Cliff at (919) 676-9090 or by e-mail at cisaac@nchba.org. Cliff is YOUR advocate and technical resource at NCHBA on building codes, construction materials and technology, and worker safety issues.