Fayetteville's building, electrical, energy, mechanical, plumbing, and gas codes are taken directly from Arkansas State building standards and added to when reviewing for Fayetteville. Enforced by the Building Safety Division, these codes are in place to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through regulation of building construction practices. The list below are the current building codes that the Building Safety Department are required to follow. Access the International Code Council's digital codes.
- 2018 Arkansas State Fuel and Gas Code
- 2018 Arkansas State Plumbing
- 2020 National Electrical Code
- 2017 ANSI A117.1
- 2021 Arkansas State Mechanical Code
- 2014 Arkansas Energy Code (2009 IECC)
- 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (2021 IBC and IRC with amendments)
- 2012 Property Maintenance Code
Codes Proposed for Adoption