Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.016 (amendments). Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.010 (adoption) and § 150.011 (amendments). Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.030 (adoption) and § 150.031 (amendments).
Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).
Helpful resources for Carrollton, 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.
Carrollton adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Carrollton, TX Sec. 150.015. - The 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code adopted.)
...(a)
The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International
Code Council, is hereby adopted, and designated as the residential code of the City
of Carrollton, and is made a part hereof, as amended.
(b)...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Carrollton ? No
Citation: Carrollton, TX, Municipal Code Section 150.016
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 |
Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.016 (amendments).
Comments
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption), § 150.016 (amendments), and Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).
The city amended “Section R902 Roof covering materials”, 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. [Remainder unchanged]
Exceptions:
1. [Existing text unchanged]
2. [Existing text unchanged]
3. [Existing text unchanged]
4. [Existing text unchanged]
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 120 square feet (11.15 m 2 ).
Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.016 (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.
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.030 (adoption), § 150.031 (amendments), and Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).
Commercial Building Code
Carrollton adopted the 2021 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(Carrollton, TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.010 (adoption), § 150.011 (amendments), and Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).
Existing Buildings
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.030 (adoption), § 150.031 (amendments), and Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).
Other Building Codes
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.055 (adoption) and § 150.056 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.025 (adoption) and § 150.026 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.020 (adoption) and § 150.021 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.045 (adoption) and § 150.046 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.050 (adoption) and § 150.051 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.040 (adoption) and § 150.041 (amendments).
Carrollton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Carrollton, TX, Muni. Code § 150.035 (adoption) and § 150.036 (amendments).
Also See, Carrollton, TX, Combined Local Amendments, 4044 Ordinance 2022-02 (2022).