Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bedford, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Bedford, TX, Muni. Code § 22-53 (adoption) and § 22-54 (amendments). Bedford, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Bedford, TX, Muni. Code §​ 22-51 (adoption) and § 22-52 (amendments). No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. 

Also See, Bedford, TX, Amendments to International Codes/ Amendments, Ordinance No. 19-3255 (2019). 

Helpful resources for Bedford, Texas include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Texas

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.

Bedford 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(Bedford, TX Sec. 22-53. - International Residential Code adopted.)

...The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition and appendix chapter G and J as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding; providing for the issuance of permits and the collection...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Bedford ? No
Citation: Bedford, TX, Municipal Code § 22-54(8)
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Topographic Effects	Special Wind Region	Wind-borne Debris Zone	Seismic Design Category	Damage from Weathering
5 lb/ft	115 (3 sec-gust)/76 fastest mile	No	No	No	A	Moderate

 

Damange from Frost Line Depth	Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
6"	Very Heavy	22ºF	No	Local Code	150	64.9ºF

See, Bedford, TX, Amendments to International Codes/ Amendments, Ordinance No. 19-3255 (2019). 

 

Comments

Bedford, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code, including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Bedford, TX, Muni. Code § 22-53 (adoption) and § 22-54 (amendments). 

The city amended the provisions for roofing:

Section R902.1; Amend and add exception #5 to read as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed in areas designated by law as requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet from a lot line. {remainder unchanged}

Exceptions:

5.  Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed (area defined by jurisdiction).

See, Bedford, TX, Amendments to International Codes/ Amendments, Ordinance No. 19-3255 (2019).

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.

Bedford, Texas, adopted Appendix J in the 2018 IRC.

No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. 

Commercial Building Code

Bedford 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(Bedford, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Bedford, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendices G and J, with amendments. Bedford, TX, Muni. Code §​ 22-51 (adoption) and § 22-52 (amendments). 

The city amended provisions for exterior walls:

Section 1405.14; add an exception to read as follows:

Exception: Vinyl siding shall not be an approved material for installation on new and/or existing Group R-2, I-1, I-2, I-3 and I-4 occupancies.

Code of Ordinances, City of Bedford, TX § 22-52(69).

The city amended provisions for roofing:    

Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following:

b.  Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof coverings.

c. [delete]

Section 1505.7; delete the section.

Section 1510.1; add a sentence to read as follows:

1510.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1.

Code of Ordinances, City of Bedford, TX § 22-52(72).

 

Existing Buildings

No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC. 

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