2017 DC Construction Codes

The 2017 DC Construction Codes consist of the 2015 International Code Council (ICC) family of model codes, the 2014 National Electrical Code, and 2013 ASHRAE 90.1, as amended by the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Title 12, Sections A through M. The 2017 DC Construction Code takes effect on May 29, 2020. Applicability and provisions for the prior editions of the code, (for Permits issued, Applications Filed, Tenant Layouts and Permit Revisions) will be governed by the Transitory Provision stipulated in section 123. For your convenience, below you will find a link to the DC amendments followed by a links to the associated ICC model codes or other adopted model code.

All DCMR Title 12 Amendments

All DCMR Title 12 Amendments

2017 DCMR 12A, DC Building Code Amendments

2017 DCMR 12B, DC Residential Code Amendments

2017 DCMR 12C, DC Electrical Code

2017 DCMR 12D, DC Fuel Gas Code

2017 DCMR 12E, DC Mechanical Code

2017 DCMR 12F, DC Plumbing Code

2017 DCMR 12G, DC Property Maintenance Code

2017 DCMR 12H, DC Fire Code

2017 DCMR 12I, DC Energy Conservation Code

2017 DCMR 12J, DC Existing Building Code

2017 DCMR 12K, DC Green Construction Code

2017 DCMR 12L, DC Swimming Pool and Spa Code

2017 DCMR 12I, Energy Conservation Code Supplement of 2017- Residential Provisions

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