Update regarding the effective date of the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code (the “2024 Code”). Pursuant to G.S. § 143-138(d), the 2024 Code was originally slated to become effective on January 1, 2025. Pursuant to S.L. 2024-57, the General Assembly delayed the effective date of the 2024 Code to July 1, 2025. More recently, on March 19, 2025, the General Assembly enacted S.L. 2025-2, which further delays the effective date of the 2024 Code. Section 5.12(b) of S.L. 2025-2 provides that the 2024 Code will become effective 12 months after the State Fire Marshal certifies that the following events have occurred:
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CHAPTER 0780-02-02 – CODES AND STANDARDS
January 17, 2025, filed to adopt the 2021 I-Codes, along with the 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code effective on April 17, 2025.
The current Rules / Codes can remain in use for 120 days after the effective date of the new Rules.
The second meeting of the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) Task Force will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday February 20th, 2025, at DCA main office, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 in Boardroom #302.
The second meeting of the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) and 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Task Force will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday February 19th, 2025 at DCA main office, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 in Boardroom #302.
The Construction Code – Part 10a. Energy Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State on December 23, 2024, and will become effective on April 22, 2025. The rules adopt by reference the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan.
The Construction Code – Part 4. Building Code rules were filed with the Secretary of State on December 10, 2024, and will become effective on April 9, 2025. The rules adopt by reference the 2021 edition of the International Building Code, with amendments, deletions, and additions deemed appropriate for use in Michigan.
North Carolina General Assembly Session Law 2024-57 (S382) became law on 12/11/24. Section 1F.3 of the new law delays the effective date of the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code to 7/1/25. As a result, the 2018 North Carolina State Building Code remains effective through 6/30/25.
The 2024 North Carolina State Building Code is effective on 7/1/25.