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Illustrated Zoning & Building Code

Problem Resolution Team

The Building Services Division is responsible for uniformly administering, enforcing and regulating the building, zoning and construction laws that are adopted by the City, State and Federal Government. The jurisdiction includes the City of Grand Island and the two-mile extra territorial area surrounding it.

We are currently enforcing the following publications with local amendments.  Click on the links below to view the free online version of the national codes and applicable city codes. 

2021 International Building Code
2021 International Residential Code
2021 International Existing Building Code
2017 ICC A117.1  Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
2021 Uniform Mechanical Code
2023 National Electrical Code (Required Login for Free Access) 

City Code Sections 

Chapter 8 Buildings
Chapter 15 Electricity 
Chapter 18 Mechanical
Chapter 21 Manufactured Home Parks
Chapter 26 Plumbing Chapter 30 Sewers and Swage Disposal Chapter 31 Signs Chapter 35 Water
Chapter 36 Zoning 

Codes Enforced by the Fire Department
2021 International Fire Code
2019 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code with Nebraska Amendments             

City Code Chapter 16 Fire Protection