Louisiana Building Codes

STATEWIDE MANDATORY CODE. Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code (LSUCC) applies throughout Louisiana, administered by Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC) under State Fire Marshal. Based on 2021 I-Codes (IRC, IBC, IECC, IMC, IPC, IFGC) with Louisiana amendments. Local jurisdictions enforce statewide code; may adopt stricter (not less restrictive) amendments. Entire state is HURRICANE-PRONE REGION. Wind speeds 115-180 mph. Wind-Borne Debris Regions (WBDR) in coastal/southern parishes require impact glazing or shutters. Extensive flood zones (V-zones coastal, A/AE zones). Statewide contractor licensing (LSLBC). Climate Zones 2A (south) and 3A (north). NO ice barrier required. Louisiana uses parishes (not counties) as political subdivisions.