Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Kermit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption). Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption). No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Helpful resources for Kermit, 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.
Kermit 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 Kermit ? Undetermined
Comments:
We contacted the city of Kermit, TX for additional amendments under § 4.02.001. However, no amendments regarding § R301.2 in the 2018 IRC were recorded. Any requirement for Ice Barriers is left undetermined.
Comments
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Kermit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
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 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Commercial Building Code
Kermit 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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. See Gen.code(City of Kermit , TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.02.001 (adoption).
Kermit, Texas, adopted the “current” National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 4.03.004 (adoption).
Kermit, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Permit, TX, Muni. Code § 6.02.001 (adoption).