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AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

Apr 11, 20261 min read

AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

Type: Glossary term

Definition

The government body that adopts and enforces the applicable code or rule set for a project. It may be a city, county, state, or another regulator depending on the issue.

Appears in

  • Architecture firms and consultants, City county and state authorities (AHJ), Glossary index, Information flows, Built for sale - production

Evidence

  • S11 - International Code Council - Code adoption resources

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  • AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
  • Definition
  • Appears in
  • Evidence

Backlinks

  • Architecture firms and consultants
  • City county and state authorities (AHJ)
  • Glossary index
  • Information flows
  • Built for sale - production
  • S11 - International Code Council - Code adoption resources

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