Louisiana

State Adoptions

Louisiana adopts its building codes at the state level through the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC). The state enforces the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, which is based on the International Codes (I-Codes) published by the International Code Council (ICC), including the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The Council updates these codes on a three-year cycle to stay aligned with the latest national editions, adding state-specific amendments to address Louisiana’s hurricane, flood, and wind-zone requirements. All parishes and municipalities are required by law to enforce the state-adopted codes, creating a uniform statewide standard for construction while ensuring that local conditions—particularly those related to the Gulf Coast’s severe weather risks—are properly addressed.

Effective July 1, 2026, the Louisiana State Uniform Fire Prevention Code provides the International Fire Code as a fire code choice when local governments choose to adopt a fire code.

Links to State Adoption Agencies

Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry

Dept. of Health

Key Contacts

ICC Government Relations Representative
Alexis Kyman
Regional Manager
E-mail: akyman@iccsafe.org

State Building Code Review Board
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
LSUCCC Administrator
8181 Independence Blvd. Suite 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 922-2062
Fax: (225) 922-2065

State Fire Marshal
LA SFM Bryan J. Adams
8181 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 925-4911
Fax: (225) 925-4593

State Energy Office
LA Department of Natural Resources
617 North Street
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Phone: (225) 342-1399
Fax: (225) 342-1397

LSUCCC Responsible for State Energy Code:
LA Office of the State Fire Marshal
8181 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 925-6767
Fax: (225) 925-4414

State Insurance Commissioner
Tim Temple
Louisiana Department of Insurance
Post Office Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
1702 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

State Forester
Office of Forestry
P.O. Box 1628
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: (225) 925-4500

Pool Adoption Agency:
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
8181 Independence Blvd. Suite 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 922-2062
Fax: (225) 922-2065

Plumbing Code Adoption Agency:
Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council
LSUCCC Administrator
8181 Independence Blvd. Suite 106
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 922-2062
Fax: (225) 922-2065

Accessibility Advocates:
LA SFM Bryan Adams
8181 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 925-4911
Fax: (225) 925-4593
http://sfm.dps.louisiana.gov/