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 Bogalusa
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 6-5. Uniform construction code adopted.  

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  • Effective January 1, 2018, pursuant to R.S. 40:1730.21 et seq., there is hereby adopted, for the purpose of regulating the construction, alterations, repair, equipment, use and occupancy and maintenance of every building or structure or any appurtenance connected or attached to such buildings or structures, excluding farm structures and recreational camps, the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code. The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code is incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city. The Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code shall consist of the following:

    (1)

    International Building Code, 2018 Edition. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state.

    (2)

    International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code of regulation of construction within this state.

    (3)

    International Residential Code, 2018 Edition. The applicable standards referenced in that code are included for regulation of construction within this state. Appendix J, Existing Buildings and Structures, is also included for mandatory regulation.

    (4)

    International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

    (5)

    International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

    (6)

    International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition.

    (7)

    International Fuel Code, 2018 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

    (8)

    International Fire Code, 2018 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

    (9)

    National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, and the standards referenced in that code for regulation of construction within this state.

(Ord. No. 1991, 1-16-2007; Ord. No. 2201, Art. 1, 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 2294, Art. I, 8-21-2012; Ord. No. 2437-A, Art. 1, 6-2-2015; Ord. No. 2555, Art. I, 3-20-2018)