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Editions in force for a permit dated 2026-10-22.

Building code2015
Not yet confirmed on an official sourceOfficial source
Residential code2015
Not yet confirmed on an official sourceOfficial source
Existing building code2015
Not yet confirmed on an official sourceEffective 2019-01-01Official source
Energy code2015
Not yet confirmed on an official sourceOfficial source
Electrical code2020

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