Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E, J, and Q, with amendments. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.06.010 (adoption), § 16.06.015 (appendices), and §§ 16.06.100-16.06.670 (Amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023). Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code §16.04.010 (adoption) and §§ 16.04.100-16.04.210 (amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023). Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.08.010 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.100-16.08.170 (amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023).

Helpful resources for Edmond, Oklahoma include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Edmond, Oklahoma Municipal Code
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Oklahoma

Residential Building Code

Oklahoma adopted a statewide mandatory residential code that will control; however, local governments are free to make laws more strict (with some limitations).See PLRB, Oklahoma Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Edmond 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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2018 IRC with Oklahoma amendments(Edmond, OK 16.06.010 - International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.)

...The International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "IRC" in this chapter, is hereby adopted by the City of Edmond as governing law controlling all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Edmond ? No
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.

IRC Table R301.2(1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Ground Snow Load:10 psf

Wind Design—Speed: 115 mph

Wind Design—Topographic Effects: No

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering: Moderate to Heavy

Frost Line Depth: Yes 18″

Termite: Moderate

Winter Design Temperature: 15 degrees

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No

Air Freezing Index: 332

Mean Annual Temp: 60.6 degrees

See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023) and Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.06.510 (Design Criteria).

Government Officials

Comments

Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix E, J, and Q, with amendments. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.06.010 (adoption), § 16.06.015 (appendices), and §§ 16.06.100-16.06.670 (Amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023)

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.

Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted Appendix J regarding Existing buildings. 

Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.08.010 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.100-16.08.170 (amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023).

Commercial Building Code

Edmond 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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2015 IBC with Oklahoma amendments(Edmond, OK 16.04.020 - Rules of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission.)

...The rules adopted by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission pursuant to 59 O.S. § 1000.23, as set forth in Title 748, Chapter 20-Adopted Codes, Subchapter 1-IBC, and subsequent amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by the City of Edmond as governing law controlling all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair,...

Comments

Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code §16.04.010 (adoption) and §§ 16.04.100-16.04.210 (amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023). 

Existing Buildings

 Edmond, Oklahoma, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code. Edmond, OK, Muni. Code § 16.08.010 (adoption) and §§ 16.08.100-16.08.170 (amendments). Note that Ordinance No. 3961 clarifies that the 2018 edition is the currently adopted code. See Edmond, OK. Title 16 Building and Construction 3961 Ordinance No. 2023-7 (2023).

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