Mississippi Electrical Code 2023 Base Code: 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC 2023) Effective Date: January 1, 2023 Adopting Authority: Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office Applies To: All electrical installations in commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional buildings statewide Overview The Mississippi Electrical Code 2023 adopts the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 in full, with minor jurisdictional modifications to address regional safety concerns. This code sets th...

Base Code: 2021 International Fire Code (IFC 2021) Effective Date: July 1, 2024 Adopting Authority: Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office Applies To: All new and existing commercial buildings, residential care facilities, high-occupancy buildings, educational occupancies, industrial facilities, and other high-risk uses across the state The Mississippi Fire Code 2024 is based on the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) and establishes statewide minimum fire safety standards. It is designed to...

Mississippi Residential Code 2024 Base Code: 2021 International Residential Code (IRC 2021)Effective Date: July 1, 2024Scope: One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade in heightAdopting Authority: Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s OfficeApplies To: New construction, additions, alterations, and repairs to detached homes, duplexes, and townhomes Overview The Mississippi Residential Code 2024 governs the design, construction, and safety of residential ...

Adopts Without Amendments: International Building Code 2024 (IBC 2024)Effective Statewide: January 1, 2024 The Mississippi Building Code 2024 is based on the IBC 2024 and applies to all commercial construction throughout the state. This code ensures that all structures meet essential safety, durability, and energy performance standards suited to Mississippi’s diverse environment—from tornado-prone inland zones to hurricane-vulnerable coastal regions. Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration Cha...