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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2011 New York City Electrical Code Based on the 2008 National Electrical Code, this customized fully integrated edition of the 2011 New York City Electrical Code will keep you up-to-date with electrical requirements within NY city limits.	2010 Florida Fire Prevention Code The 2010 Florida Fire Prevention Code brings together the entire text of the 2009 NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code and the 2009 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and it clearly identifies all State of Florida changes with an "FL" in the margin.
2013 California Electrical Code The 2013 California Electrical Code contains the electrical building standards of state adopting agencies. Part 3 includes the full text of the 2011 National Electrical Code, with all California additions, changes and deletions clearly shown so you'll have no trouble understanding the State changes.	2013 California Building Code, Title 24 Part 8 and 10 The 2013 California Building Code (CBC) Title 24 Part 2, contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance.
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2011 City of Los Angeles Complete Building Code Set	California Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Manual, 2008 Edition
2010 Florida Building Code - Plumbing	2007 Minnesota State Accessibility Code, Chapter 1341
2013 California Residential Code - Title 24 Part 1	2004 Oregon Structural Specialty Building Code Amendment
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