Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-8-1 (adoption) and § 15-8-2 (amendments). Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-1-1 (adoption) and § 15-1-2 (amendments). Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-17-1 (adoption) and § 15-17-2 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Coppell, 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.

Coppell adopted the 2015 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(Coppell, TX Sec. 15-8-1. - Residential Code—Adopted.)

...There is hereby adopted the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, and made a part hereof for all purposes, the same as if fully copied in full herein, with the exception of such sections hereof, which are hereafter deleted, modified or amended. (Ord. No. 2017-1471...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Coppell ? No
Citation: Coppell, TX, Municipal Code Section 15-8-2(11)
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/ft²	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

Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-8-1 (adoption) and § 15-8-2 (amendments).

Comments

Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-8-1 (adoption) and § 15-8-2 (amendments).

The city amended some roofing provisions:

Section R902.2, Fire-retardant shingles and shakes, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

R902.2. Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C.

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.

Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-17-1 (adoption) and § 15-17-2 (amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Coppell adopted the 2015 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(Coppell, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-1-1 (adoption) and § 15-1-2 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Coppell, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Coppell, TX, Muni. Code § 15-17-1 (adoption) and § 15-17-2 (amendments). 

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