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Building Permits in Omaha, Nebraska

City in Douglas County
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Adopted Construction Codes

These are the state-level code editions for Nebraska. They apply in Omahaunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.

CodeEditionAdoption
IBC — International Building Code2018Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6403(1)(a) · source ↗
IEBC — International Existing Building Code2018Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6403(1)(c) · source ↗
IECC — International Energy Conservation Code2018Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1608 · source ↗
IRC — International Residential Code2018Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6403(1)(b) · source ↗
NEC — National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)2023Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2104 (State Electrical Act) · source ↗
UPC — 2018Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-6403 · source ↗

Permit Requirements

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