Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AE, AH, AI, AJ, AK, AM, AO, AP, AQ, AT, AR, AS, AU, and AW. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.20 (adoption). Note that the adoption and appendices can be found in "Exhibit G". Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, G, I, J, K, N, and O. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.15 (adoption). Note that the adoption can be found in "Exhibit B". Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices B and C. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.23 (adoption). Note that the adoption can be found in "Exhibit J".

Note that the above Exhibits are found in Ordinance No. 22-03-17-11. Corinth, TX, Amending Building Regulations, Ordinance No. 22-03-17-11 (2022). 

Helpful resources for Corinth, 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.

Corinth 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(Corinth, TX § 150.21 - ADOPTION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE.)

...The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, including Appendices RA and CA, as published by the International Code Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Department of Planning and Development, is hereby adopted, and designated as the energy conservation code of the city, and is made a part hereof, as amended. Amendments,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Corinth ? No
Comments:

No amendments to table 301.2 of the International Residential Code (IRC) were found in the municipal code or city ordinances. The priorly adopted amendments are below. 

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

Ordinance No. 17-08-24-10, Exhibit G.

Comments

Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q and T. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.20 (adoption). Note that the adoption and appendices can be found in "Exhibit G". 

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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2021 IRC.

Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices B and C. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.23 (adoption). Note that the adoption can be found in "Exhibit J".

Commercial Building Code

Corinth 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(Corinth, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, F, G, I, J, K, N, and O. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.15 (adoption). Note that the adoption can be found in "Exhibit B". 

Existing Buildings

Corinth, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices B and C. Corinth, TX, Muni. Code § 150.23 (adoption). Note that the adoption can be found in "Exhibit J".

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