Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.053 (adoption) and § 3.03.054 (amendments). Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.051 (adoption) and § 3.03.052 (amendments). No adoption of the International Existing Building Code was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2015 IBC. Note that Section 3.03.056 informs us that the referenced codes that are not expressly adopted are “guide only.” Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.056 (Mentioned Codes).
Helpful resources for Manor, 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.
Manor adopted the 2015 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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2015 IRC(Manor, TX Sec. 3.03.053 - Residential code adopted.)
...the office of the city secretary,
being marked and designated as the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family
Dwellings, 2015 edition, including all appendix chapters, published by the International
Code Council, is hereby adopted as the residential building code of the city regulating
and controlling the design, construction, quality...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Manor ? No
Comments:
An amendment to Table 301.2(1) was included in the municipal code; However, no information was found for or against the requirement of ice barriers. Greg Eller informed us, "We are in an area that does not require ice damns or barriers due to our mild winters." Source: Greg Eller, Code Official, email, 3/5/24.
Roof Snow Load
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5 PSF
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Wind Speed
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90 MPH
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Seismic Design Category
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See section 301.2.2, IBC 2015
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Weathering
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Moderate
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Frostline depth
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12"
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Termite
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Moderate to Heavy
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Decay
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Slight to Moderate
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Winter Design Temp.
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28°F
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Flood Hazards
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FEMA Ordinance, Current; Ordinance 091504-A
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Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.054 (amendments).
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Eller |
Greg |
Building Official/ Inspector |
geller@manortx.gov |
Dev. Services: (512) 272-5555 X 4 |
|
Comments
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.053 (adoption) and § 3.03.054 (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 the International Existing Building Code was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2015 IBC. Note that Section 3.03.056 informs us that the referenced codes that are not expressly adopted are “guide only.” Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.056 (Mentioned Codes).
Commercial Building Code
Manor adopted the 2015 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
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.051 (adoption) and § 3.03.052 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2015 IBC. Note that Section 3.03.056 informs us that the referenced codes that are not expressly adopted are “guide only.” Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.056 (Mentioned Codes).
Other Building Codes
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.111 (adoption) and § 3.03.112 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 5.03.002 (adoption) and § 5.03.003 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G, with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.201 (adoption) and § 3.03.202 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.251 (adoption) and § 3.03.252 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.301 (adoption) and § 3.03.302 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.351 (adoption) and § 3.03.352 (amendments).
Manor, Texas, adopted the 2015 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with amendments. Manor, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.441 (adoption) and § 3.03.442 (amendments).