Many states have adopted large umbrella building codes that set minimum requirements for construction practices including building, electrical, energy, fire and plumbing. However, the existence of such codes doesn't mean that they will be administered uniformly throughout the state, particularly where municipalities have primary responsibility for enforcement.

Few states compose their own building codes and regulations. Instead, they look to their regional model code for guidance. The process for converting the model code to state law varies greatly from state to state and from one section of code to another. Entire model building codes may be incorporated as is, or be rewritten. Some legislatures reference a model code by year; others cite the "current" model code so that their building regulations reflect recent code changes without legislative intervention.

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2008 New York City Building Code Based on the 2003 International Building Code, this customized fully integrated edition of the 2008 New York City Building Code also includes the 2008 New York City Administrative provisions.	2009 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code The 2009 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code has been updated to reflect changes in the revised 2009 edition of the International Fire Code®.
2007 Ohio Building Code This updated edition of the Ohio Building Code is based on the 2006 International Building Code with customized revisions for 2007. This is the looseleaf edition.	2010 California Administrative Code, Title 24 Part 1 This updated California Administrative Code contains provides users with important reference material regarding the administrative regulations of the California Building Standards Commission, as well as the administrative regulations of all State agencies that implement or enforce building standards.
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Massachusetts Architectural Access Board Regulations 2002	South Carolina Residential Contractor Reference Book Set
2007 Minnesota State Building Code, Chapter 1305	2009 Michigan Building Code
International Building Code® 2009, New Jersey Edition	2010 Arkansas Mechanical Code