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BLM Building Codes and Standards updated 01/01/2022

Federal Law. The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312 (formerly section 21 of the Public Buildings Act of 1959, 40 U.S.C. 619), require that each building constructed or altered by GSA or any other federal agency shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other applicable nationally recognized codes.

Nationally Recognized Codes. For all design and construction work performed on federal buildings by BLM or those functions under BLM’s construction authority, BLM has adopted the technical requirements of the following nationally recognized codes and standards referred to in this subsection (including any and all accumulative supplements). The technical requirements of these nationally recognized codes and standards will supplement other BLM requirements mandated by Federal Laws and Executive Orders, as well as other BLM criteria noted within this document that has been established to meet our customers’ needs and their unique requirements.

State and Local Codes. BLM recognizes that the national building codes are typically the foundation of state and local building codes. State and local codes also represent important regional interests and conditions. As such, state and local building codes shall also be followed to the maximum extent practicable.

Legally, however, buildings built on federal property are exempt from state and local building codes. Local building permits and approvals are not required as BLM is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Notwithstanding, it is BLM’s policy to comply with state and local building codes to the maximum extent practicable. Should a conflict exist between state and local codes and the BLM adopted nationally recognized codes, the BLM requirement shall prevail. All code conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the BLM NOC A/E Branch for resolution.

The BLM National Operations Center - Branch of Architecture and Engineering is charged with providing A/E technical assistance and direction for the BLM. The BLM NOC A/E branch requires the following nationally recognized codes and standards be incorporated into all BLM projects (where applicable):

National Codes and Standards

• 2021 IBC (International Building Code)

• 2021 IEBC (International Existing Building Code)

• 2021 IFC (International Fire Code)

• 2021 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code)

• 2021 IMC (International Mechanical Code)

• 2021 IPC (International Plumbing Code)

• 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)

• 2021 IWUIC (International Wildland-Urban Interface Code)

• 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code)

• NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2018 Edition)

• NFPA 13D - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2016 Edition) (for sleeping quarters or sleeping quarters portion of building)

• NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2016 Edition) (for non-residential buildings or non-residential portion of building)

• NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (2017 Edition)

• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (2017 Edition)

• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2016 Edition)

• NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code (2018 Edition)

• ABAAS (Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards)

• ACI

• AISC

• ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

• ASHRAE Guideline 0 – 2019 - The Commissioning Process

• ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 – 2007 - HVAC&R Technical Requirements for The Commissioning

Process

• ASHRAE 15 – 2016 – Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems

• ASHRAE 55 – 2017 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

• ASHRAE 62.1 – 2016 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

• ASHRAE 90.1 – 2016 - Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

• ASHRAE 90.2 – 2018 - Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings

• ANSI/SMACNA 006 – 2006 - HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible

• ASTM

• IEEE Standards

• IES Lighting Handbook 10th Edition (Illuminating Engineering Society)

• Interagency Security Committee - Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities

• NESC 2017 (National Electrical Safety Code)

• UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories)

BLM Standards

• BLM Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan

• BLM Manual 1535 - Space Management

• BLM Guidelines for a Quality Built Environment

DOI Standards

• DOI Space Management Handbook

• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

Laws

• 40 USC §3312 - Compliance with Nationally Recognized Codes

• Energy Policy Act of 2005

• Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

• Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968

Executive Orders

• Executive Order 14008 - Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad

• Executive Order 13990 - Climate Crisis; Efforts to Protect Public Health and Environment and

Restore Science

• Executive Order 13717 - Establishing a Federal Earthquake Risk Management Standard

• Executive Order 14057 = Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal

Sustainability

Regulations

• 41 CFR Part 102-76 - Subpart C - Architectural Barriers Act

• Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instruction (December 2020)

A more detailed code and policy analysis would be completed during the design phase to ensure compliance with these codes and standards. It is important to note that these codes and standards are updated periodically, and the most current version of this document should be referenced when the project is designed, in accordance with agency directives and guidance from the BLM NOC A/E Branch.

https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/guiding_principles_for_sustainable_federal_buildings.pdf