American Samoa building code
American Samoa has adopted 1964 UBC (Short Form) based on 1964 Uniform Building Code, Short Form, Vol. I (ICBO). The table below lists the governing edition for every discipline a plan check touches, followed by the American Samoa cities and counties that amend it locally.
- Current edition
- Uniform Building Code, Short Form, 1964 Edition, Vol. I (ASCA Title 26, Ch. 10) — never updated by statute
- Code authority
- American Samoa Government Department of Public Works (Building Branch); building official appointed by the Governor per ASCA 26.1001
Adopted code by discipline
| Discipline | Adopted code | Local amendment |
|---|---|---|
| Building | 1964 UBC (Short Form) based on 1964 Uniform Building Code, Short Form, Vol. I (ICBO) | n/a |
| Energy | 1975 ASHRAE 90-75 based on ASHRAE Standard 90-75 | n/a |
Overlays that can apply
Mapped hazard and district overlays stack on top of the adopted code. These are the overlays recorded for American Samoa. They apply by parcel, not jurisdiction-wide, so confirm the parcel before assuming one is in play. Check CAL FIRE's fire hazard severity viewer and FEMA's flood map service.
- Hurricane wind-borne debris region
- Seismic design category overlay
- California Coastal Zone
- FEMA mapped flood hazard area
Sources
- https://asbar.org/code-annotated/26-1001-adoption-of-code-exceptions/
- https://asbar.org/section/title-26-environmental-safety-and-land-management/chapter-10-uniform-building-code/
- https://policy.asiapacificenergy.org/node/3133
- https://asgpublicworks.as/building_branch
- https://bcapcodes.org/code-status/state/us-territories/
- https://www.iccsafe.org/adoptions
- https://www.aspower.com/aspaweb/rates/electriccode.pdf
Common questions
What building code does American Samoa use?
American Samoa uses 1964 UBC (Short Form) based on 1964 Uniform Building Code, Short Form, Vol. I (ICBO). It is administered by the American Samoa Government Department of Public Works (Building Branch); building official appointed by the Governor per ASCA 26.1001.
Do cities in American Samoa amend the state code?
Local amendments are adopted by ordinance at the city or county level. Confirm with the building department that reviews your permit.
Check a plan set against American Samoa code
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Compiled from published state and municipal adoption ordinances. Local governments amend their codes on their own schedule, and a pending ordinance can change what applies to your permit. Confirm the governing edition with the building department before you submit. This page is reference information, not a code determination.