Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendix Q. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-76 (adoption) and § 6.76.1 (amendments). Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-26 (adoption) and § 6-27 (amendments). Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-81 (adoption) and § 6-81.1 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Brenham, 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.
Brenham adopted the 2018 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Brenham ? No
Citation: Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-76.1
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.
Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Topographic Effects |
Seismic Design Category |
Damage from Weathering |
Damange from Frost Line Depth |
0 |
100 (3-sec gust) |
N/A |
A |
Negligable |
5" |
Damage from Termite |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
Climate Zone |
Very heavy |
32° F [appendix D of the IPC, Houston] Local Data if more accurate |
Not required |
Map effective date: August 16, 2011
Community Number 480648 Panel numbers: 0295C 0300C 0315C 0450C |
50 BF days |
68ºF |
N/A |
Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6.76.1 (amendments) and Brenham, TX, IRC Amendments, Ordinance No. 2023-05 (2023).
Comments
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendix Q. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-76 (adoption) and § 6.76.1 (amendments).
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.
No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city website.
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-81 (adoption) and § 6-81.1 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Brenham adopted the 2018 IBC, 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 code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Comments
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-26 (adoption) and § 6-27 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-81 (adoption) and § 6-81.1 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-56 (adoption) and § 6-56.1 (amendments).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-30 (adoption) and § 6-30.1 (amendments).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-66 (adoption) and § 6-66.1 (amendments).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code, including Appendices B, C, D, F and H. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 8-20 (adoption).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-50 (adoption) and § 6-50.1 (amendments).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-71 (adoption) and § 6-71.1 (amendments).
Brenham, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code. Brenham, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and § 6-61.1 (amendments).