Building Codes and Standards
The City of Laurel adopted the following codes and standards by reference with amendments:
2014 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2015 NFPA 70 E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
ALL NFPA CODES
2015 International Residential Code IRC
2015 International Building Code IBC
2015 International Energy Conservation Code IECC
2015 International Mechanical Code IMC
2015 PROPERTY Maintenance Code IPC
2010 American Disabilities Act ADA
Design Criteria for Plans:
Ground Snow Load: 30psf
Wind Speed: 115 V(ult)
Seismic: Category A
Frost Line: 30 inches
Note: All new residential and commercial buildings constructed within the City of Laurel are required to be fully sprinklered.
Permit Category
Building and Development