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.

• 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.

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). 

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