NRMCA can assist in the adoption of statewide or local building codes and ordinances by providing example model ordinance language. Model ordinance language can be provided to building code officials and/or legislatures to aid in the creation of bills to propose adoption of codes and ordinances. The following model codes and ordinances are available for download:

• Model Statewide Building Code  (PDF)

• Model Ordinance to Adopt Sustainable Building Standard  (PDF)

• Model Stormwater / Pervious Pavement Ordinance  (PDF)

• Model Heat Island Reduction Ordinance (PDF)

• Model Life Cycle Assessment Ordinance (PDF)