Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AC and AQ, with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-33 (adoption) and § 28-34 (amendments). Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C, with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-26 (adoption) and § 28-27 (amendments). Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-30 (adoption) and § 28-31 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Denton, 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.
Denton 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(Denton, TX Sec. 28-33. - 2021 International Residential Code adopted.)
...(a)
The International Residential Code, 2021 edition, published by the International Code
Council, a copy of which shall be filed in the office of the city secretary and available
for public inspection, is hereby adopted, the same as if copied at length herein,
excluding Part VIII Electrical (See...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Denton ? No
Citation: Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-34(9).
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 DESIGN |
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYERMENT REQUIRED |
FLOOD HAZARD |
AIR FREEZING INDEX |
MEAN ANNUAL TEMP |
Speed |
Topographic effects |
Special wind debris zone |
Wind-borne debris zone |
Weathering |
Frost line depth |
Termite |
5 psf |
115 mph |
NO |
NO |
NO |
A |
Moderate |
6" |
Very Heavy |
NO |
Local Ordinance |
150 |
64.9° |
Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-34(9).
Comments
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AC and AQ, with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-33 (adoption) and § 28-34 (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.
No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city website.
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-30 (adoption) and § 28-31 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Denton 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(Denton, TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C, with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-26 (adoption) and § 28-27 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-30 (adoption) and § 28-31 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-41 (adoption) and §§ 28-42 through 28-45 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-85 (adoption) and § 28-86 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, C, and D. Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 29-1 (adoption) and § 29-2 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-67 (adoption) and § 28-68 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-76 (adoption) and § 28-77 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-56 (adoption) and § 28-57 (amendments).
Denton, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Denton, TX, Muni. Code § 28-51 (adoption) and § 28-52 (amendments).