Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices. Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices. Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Helpful resources for Ames, Texas include the following.
Residential Building Code
Texas adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB,
Texas Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Ames adopted the 2021 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Ames ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required
Comments
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices. Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023).
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Ames, Texas, adopted Appendix J of the 2021 IRC.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all Appendices. Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023).
Commercial Building Code
Ames adopted the 2024 IBC. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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Comments
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Building Code (IBC), inlcuding all Appendices. Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023).
Existing Buildings
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including all Appendices. Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023).
Other Building Codes
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Ames, TX. Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.
Ames, Texas, adopted the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Ames, TX, Adopting Certain International Codes and Standards, Ordinance No. 2023-004 (2023). Note that this adoption is in its entirety and includes all Appendices.