Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Desoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1801 (adoption) and Ordinance 2246-21 (amendments). DeSoto, Texas. adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments). DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.2101 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
Helpful resources for DeSoto, 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.
DeSoto adopted the 2018 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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See Gen.code(City of Desoto , TX 3.1800 RESIDENTIAL CODE)
...RESIDENTIAL CODE...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for DeSoto ? No
Citation: DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code Ordinance 2246-21
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 |
Seismic Design Category |
Damage from Weathering |
Damange from Frost Line Depth |
5 lb/ft² |
90 (3-sec-gust)/76 fastest mile |
No |
A |
moderate |
6" |
Damage from Termite |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
very heavy |
22ºF |
No |
local code |
150 |
64.9ºF |
DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code Ordinance 2246-21 (amendments).
Comments
Desoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1801 (adoption) and Ordinance 2246-21 (amendments).
The city amended some roofing provisions in the 2018 IRC:
Section R902.1; amend and add exception #5 to read as follows: R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed in designated by law as requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet from a lot line. {remainder unchanged} Exceptions:
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5. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed (area defined by jurisdiction).
(Ordinance 2246-21, adopted 10/19/2021)
Add Section R905.1.1 to read as follows:
R905.1.1 Roof covering warranty. A minimum 30-year limited warrant shall be required for roof shingles on all new and replaced roofs.
(Ordinance 2006-14 adopted 12/16/14)
DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1801 (adoption) and Ordinance 2246-21 (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.
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.2101 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
DeSoto 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 Gen.code(City of Desoto , TX § 3.102 Deletions, Amendments, and Additions.)
...The International Building Code as adopted in this article is hereby modified by the deletions are included as an attachment to this chapter The International span classhighlightBuilding Codespan is amended by changing section 9032 to read as follows Ordinance...
Comments
DeSoto, Texas. adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.2101 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.401 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A, with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.2001 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1201 (adoption) and Ordinance 2189-20 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendix I and J, with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1701 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.1601 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.301 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.201 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).
DeSoto, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. DeSoto, TX, Muni. Code § 3.501 (adoption) and Ordinance 2170-19 (amendments).