Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Residential Code (IRC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(b) (adoption). Note that the current IRC is the 2021 edition. Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Building Code (IBC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(a) (adoption). Note that the current IBC is the 2021 edition. No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the IBC.
Helpful resources for Carthage, 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.
Carthage 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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See Muni. Code(Carthage, TX Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS)
...and good government, Texas Local Government Code § 54.001 et seq.; International Residential
Code adopted as municipal residential building code throughout the state, Texas Local
Government Code § 214.212; International Building Code adopted as municipal commercial
building code throughout the state, Texas Local Government Code § 214.216....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Carthage ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Ramsey |
John |
Building Official |
|
903.692.2095 |
|
Comments
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Residential Code (IRC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(b) (adoption). Note that the current IRC is the 2021 edition.
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 (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the IBC.
Commercial Building Code
Carthage 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(Carthage, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Building Code (IBC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(a) (adoption). Note that the current IBC is the 2021 edition.
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city website; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the IBC.
Other Building Codes
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" National Electric Code (NEC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption). Note that the current NEC is the 2023 edition.
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption). Note that the current IECC is the 2021 edition.
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption). Note that the current IFGC is the 2021 edition.
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Mechanical Code (IMC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption). Note that the current IMC is the 2021 edition.
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Fire Code (IFC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption). Note that the current IFC is the 2021 edition.
Carthage, Texas, adopted the "current" International Plumbing Code (IPC). Carthage, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29(c) (adoption) and § 10-29(d) (amendments). Note that the current IPC is the 2021 edition.
