Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 international Residential Code (IRC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.101 (adoption). Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.051 (adoption). Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.201 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Bellville, 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.
Bellville 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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See Gen.code(City of Bellville , TX Ch 3 Art 02 Div 3 Residential Code)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Bellville ? Undetermined
Comments:
We contacted the city of Bellville, TX, for additional amendments under § 3.02.101. However, no amendments regarding § R301.2 in the 2018 IRC were recorded. Any requirement for Ice Barriers is left undetermined.
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Acock |
Denise |
Building Inspector |
denise@cityofbellville.com |
979-865-3136 |
|
Comments
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 international Residential Code (IRC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.101 (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 was found in the municipal code or city ordinances.
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.201 (adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Bellville 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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. Current IBC(City of Bellville , TX 14.01.005(b){30} Building code.)
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Comments
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.051 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.201 (adoption).
Other Building Codes
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.251 (adoption).
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.151 (adoption).
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.421 (adoption).
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.551 (adoption).
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.601 (adoption).
Bellville, Texas, adopted the 2012 International Fire Code (IFC). Bellville, TX, Muni. Code § 5.03.001 (adoption).