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District of Columbia Building Codes
Current base code, county-level adoption data, special-zone overlays, and source links for restoration contractors.
Counties
1
ZIPs
285
Special zones
104
Local amendments
1
Current State Code
Verified state-level adoption record from SkyCanvass jurisdiction data.
Adoption model
statewide
Base code
irc_2015
Effective date
2020-05-29
Next update
Not scheduled
2017 DC Construction Codes based on 2015 ICC codes. Single jurisdiction with 70+ historic districts. Design Criteria: Ground Snow Load 25 psf, Wind Speed 115 mph (Vult), Frost Line 30 inches, Seismic Design Category A, Ice Barrier Required, Termite Moderate-Heavy. DCRA (now DOB) handles all permits. Historic Preservation Review required in designated districts.
County Guides
County pages include local code editions, amendment flags, and jurisdiction-specific links.