Effective March 12, 025. set forth in this section.

Effective Date: 03/01/2025

set forth in this section. January 1, 2006

Effective Date: 03/26/2020

On-site wastewater disposal systems provide an important, economically efficient, and effective method of wastewater disposal that is protective of public health in areas of the municipality not served by an integrated sewage collection and disposal system.

Effective Date: 01/23/2018

To view Title 23 please click on the link provided and it will take you to the Online Municipal Code.

Effective Date: 09/14/2023

The amendments to the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section. Municode had not been updated and still lists the 2017 NEC and amendments.

Effective Date: 05/09/2023

2012 - Full version of the 2012 Local Amendments

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

These regulations shall be known as the Anchorage Administrative Code, may be cited as such and referred to herein as "this code."

Effective Date: 05/14/2020

Work requiring permits

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Work exempt from permit

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

MOBILE AIRCRAFT SHELTERS 1997 EDITION

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

GRADING, FILL, EXCAVATION AND LANDSCAPING

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Local amendments to the International Building Code

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Local amendments to the Mechanical Code

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Uniform Plumbing Code

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Local amendments to the 2011 National Electrical Code

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Local amendments to the International Fire code

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

Local Amendments to the Fire Protection Outside Service Area

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE

Effective Date: 03/08/2016

The amendments to the 2009 Edition of the International Existing Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The various codes adopted by section 23.05.010 are amended by the local amendments set forth in chapters 23.10 through 23.110 inclusive.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

Notwithstanding other requirements of this code, mobile structures for the housing of aircraft may be moved and maintained subject to the requirements set forth in this section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The purpose of this section is to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating grading on public or private property.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the 2009 Edition of the International Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the International Mechanical Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

Amendments to the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code and appendices A, B, D, parts E-M of Appendix E, I, and L, (excluding L 8.0 and L 9.0), are adopted and listed hereafter by section

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The amendments to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 05/24/2011

The various codes adopted by Section 23.05.010 are amended by the local amendments set forth in chapters 23.10 through 23.110 inclusive.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

Notwithstanding other requirements of this code, mobile structures for the housing of aircraft may be moved and maintained subject to the requirements set forth in this section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The purpose of this section is to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating grading on public or private property.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code are listed hereafter by section. The last digits of the number (after the title and chapter digits) are the section of the International Fuel Gas Code to which the amendments refers, i.e., 23.110.210 refers to amendments to section 210 of the International Fuel Gas Code.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the International Mechanical Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

Amendments to the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code and appendices A, B, D, parts E-M of Appendix E, I, and L, (excluding L 7.0 and L 8.0), are adopted and listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The amendments to the 2006 Edition of the International Existing Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the codes, or otherwise available by law, whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants shall be required to be repaired, demolished or removed.

Effective Date: 01/29/2008

The purpose of this code is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by this jurisdiction.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

Notwithstanding other requirements of this code, mobile structures for the housing of aircraft may be moved and maintained subject to the requirements set forth in this section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The purpose of this section is to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating grading on private property.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2003 Edition of the International Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the International Mechanical Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

Amendments to the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code and appendices A, B, D, I, and L, except chapters 12 and 15, are adopted and listed hereafter by section. The digits after the title and chapter digits are the section number of the Uniform Plumbing Code to which the amendment refers, e.g., 23.25.510.8 refers to section 510.8 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

Energy Conservation in New Building Design

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2003 Edition of the International Existing Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide a just, equitable and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the codes, or otherwise available by law, whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants shall be required to be repaired, demolished or removed.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE/AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ANSI/ASME A17.1-SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS, 2004 Edition

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE/AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ANSI/ASME A18.1-2003 SAFETY STANDARD FOR PLATFORM LIFTS AND STAIRWAY CHAIRLIFTS.

Effective Date: 11/01/2005

The amendments to the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code are listed here by Section

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The purpose of this code is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by this jurisdiction.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The purpose of this section is to safeguard life, limb, property and the public welfare by regulating grading on private property

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the 2000 Edition of the International Building Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the 2000 Edition of the International Mechanical Code are listed hereafter by section

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

Amendments to the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code and appendices A, B, D, I, and L thereto except for Chapters 12 and 15 are adopted and listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The purpose of this code is to encourage the continued use or reuse of legally existing buildings and structures.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the provisions of ANSI/ASME A17.1-1996 Edition are listed hereinafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

The amendments to the 2000 International Residential Code are listed hereafter by section.

Effective Date: 01/28/2003

Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue window or exterior door for emergency escape and rescue.

Permits are required for residential and commercial re-roofs in accordance with the Anchorage Administrative Code. Exception: Permits are not required for non-structural re-roof projects with a total construction valuation under $5,000.00. Permits are required for all structural work regardless of the valuation.

This policy applies to closed cell, foam plastic board insulation, and covers the most common types installed in Anchorage.

AMC 23.10.104.2 exempts the building (structural) permit requirements for specific types of work.

This policy applies to plans which have already received plan review approval under a separate permit.

Architects/engineers/designers submitting the lateral and gravity design must also review and direct preparation of the structural drawings.

Effective October 1, 2003, building plans must accurately represent the orientation of structures on property.​

The intent of this policy is to clarify exemptions from requirements pertaining to the construction and alteration of buildings and structures.

In order to obtain a demolition permit, the applicant must be the owner or owner's authorized agent.

Consistent with State of Alaska Statute AS 34.08, Building Safety will require an approval letter from the applicable Condominium Association for all permits that include work to the common areas of the building, or those that will result in a structural change to the building.​

Admin Code 23.10 - see section 104.4

Before a commercial land use permit is issued for a four-plex or larger, the Municipality will insure that the state application has been applied for.​

To provide a more consistent time frame to the development and construction community.

When a work situation arises that requires the posting of a bond for required work to be accomplished

The Municipality of Anchorage insures itself through the Risk Management Office whose responsibility and authority it is to reduce/eliminate risk liability to the Municipality.​

Do I need a permit for my residential project

Application of Gypsum Board

Industry standard construction for installation of metal suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panel ceilings is described.

The IRC and the IBC require foam plastic insulation be separated from the interior of a building by an approved thermal barrier consisting of 1/2 inch gypsum wallboard or equivalent.

To clarify the basic building/fire code requirements for residential care/assisted living facilities housing 3 to 16 residents

Obtain a code compliance inspection on building to be moved.

Temporary buildings, structures and sheds, canopies or fences used for recurring or non-recurring seasonal occupancies, may be erected by special permit from Development Services, 4700 Elmore Road.

The following will be needed for application for a building permit. Permits are considered abandoned and expired if no activity occurs within 360 days.

All manufacturers producing factory built housing for installation in the Municipality of Anchorage shall obtain approval from the Anchorage Building Safety Division prior to production.

If your property is located within the boundaries of the Municipality of Anchorage, but outside the Building Safety Service Area, which covers the major part of the Anchorage Bowl , you are in a Land Use area and land use permit requirements apply.

All fill and excavation work within the Municipality of Anchorage requires a grading permit and shall conform to the requirements of AMC Title 23.105.

The following information shall be provided with an application for a permit for a principal use transmission tower.

Either of the following methods shall be used in canceling permits of any type issued under Title 23 of Anchorage Municipal Code.

A Code Compliance Inspection is an inspection of an existing structure or mobile home to determine if it meets the Building Codes enforced by the Municipality.

It is the responsibility of the owner, builder, or general contractor to obtain the necessary progress inspections and final discipline inspections for a project.