Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-71 (adoption), § 78-72 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF). Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-51 (adoption), § 78-52 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF). No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances and Rowlett, TX, deleted the reference to the IEBC in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC.
Helpful resources for Rowlett, 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.
Rowlett 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 amendments to the model code
here.
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2021 IRC(Rowlett, TX Sec. 78-71. - Adopted.)
...There is hereby adopted the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, and made
a part of this division and article for all purposes, the same as if fully copied
in full in this section, with the exception of such sections listed in this division,
which are hereby deleted, modified or amended.
(Ord. No. 12-18-01B...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Rowlett ? No
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
Ground Snow Load: 5 Ib/ft²
Wind Speed (mph): 115 (3 sec–gust)/76 fastest mile
Topographic Effects: No
Special Wind Region: No
Wind-borne Debris: No
Seismic Design Category: A
Damage from Weathering: Moderate
Damage from Frost Line Depth: 6”
Damage from Termite: Very Heavy
Winter Design Temp: 22 ℉
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: Local Code
Air Freezing Index: 150
Mean Annual Temp: 64.9 ℉
Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Comments
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-71 (adoption), § 78-72 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
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 or the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances and Rowlett, TX, deleted the reference to the IEBC in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC.
Commercial Building Code
Rowlett adopted the 2021 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
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See Muni. Code(Rowlett, TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-51 (adoption), § 78-52 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Building Codes, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances and Rowlett, TX, deleted the reference to the IEBC in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-120 (adoption), § 78-121 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, Ordinance No. 015-21 (2021) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-141 (adoption), § 78-142 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Amending National Electrical Code, Ordinance No. 25-23 (2023) (PDF). Note that the 2020 edition is found in the municipal code but Ordinance 25-23 informs us that the city has adopted the 2023 edition.
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-171 (adoption), § 78-172 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Mechanical Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-201 (adoption), § 78-202 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-211 (adoption), § 78-212 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Energy Conservation Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-221 (adoption), § 78-222 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Fuel Gas Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 26-101 (adoption), § 26-102 (amendments), and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Fire Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).
Rowlett, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Rowlett, TX, Muni. Code § 78-111 (adoption) and Rowlett, TX, Exhibit A, Adopting 2021 Edition of International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Ordinance No. 2022-08 (2022) (PDF).