Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code. Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.08.001 (adoption) and § 3.08.001 (amendments). Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.03.002 (amendments). Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.03.003 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Argyle, 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.
Argyle 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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2018 IRC(Argyle, TX Sec. 3.03.001 - Adoption of building codes.)
...article:
(1)
The 2018 edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International
Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance
of the town and as amended by section 3.03.002....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Argyle ? No
Citation: Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.08.001(11)
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOAD
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WIND DESIGN
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SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
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SPEED (mph)
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Topographic Effects
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Special Wind Region
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Windborne Debris Zone
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5 lb/ft 2
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115 (3 sec-gust)/76 fastest mile
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No
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No
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No
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A
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SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
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Weathering
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Frost line depth
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Termite
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Moderate
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6"
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Very Heavy
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WINTER DESIGN TEMPe
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ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED
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FLOOD HAZARDS
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AIR FREEZING INDEX
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MEAN ANNUAL TEMP
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22º F
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No
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Local Code
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150
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64.9º F
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Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.08.001(11) (amendments).
Comments
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments. Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.08.001 (adoption) and § 3.08.001 (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.
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.03.003 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Argyle 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 Muni. Code(Argyle, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code. Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.03.002 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.03.003 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.04.031 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.11.014 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 5.02.001 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.05.031 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.06.001 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.07.001 (amendments).
Argyle, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Argyle, TX, Muni. Code § 3.03.001 (adoption) and § 3.09.001 (amendments).