Building codes are in place to secure the safety of structures that surround us in our everyday living.  Calcasieu Parish currently enforces the most current editions adopted by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCC):

• National Electrical Code
• International Building Code
• International Residential Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Fuel/Gas Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Energy Conservation Code  
• LSUCC 2023 Amendments to ICC Codes (Effective 1-1-2023)
• LSUCC Emergency Rule Eff 10-19-23

Read Only Versions of above ICC Codes with Louisiana Amendments can be viewed HERE 

For more information on ICC codes or to purchase ICC code books, please click the following link:  shop.iccsafe.org

For Commercial Developments, please see the Applied Technology Council (ATC) website link below following in determining which wind speed is needed for building design.

ATC Hazards by Location (atcouncil.org)

Risk Category Building Chart