Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Freeport, 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.

Freeport adopted the 2015 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 Amlegal(Freeport, TX Municipal Code)

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See Muni. Code(Freeport, TX Sec. 6-23. - Definitions applicable to adopted construction codes.)

...appointing authority means the city manager. Housing official means the building official. ICC means the International Code Council. Municipality means the city. NFPA means the National Fire Protection Association....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Freeport ? 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)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load 0
Wind Design

Speed (mph) Vult = 150
Topographic Effects Yes
Special Wind Region No
Wind Borne Debris Zone Zone 3
Seismic Design Category A
Subject to
Damage From

Weathering Negligible
Frost Line Depth 12 inches
Termite Very Heavy
Winter Design Temperature 32°F
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required No
Flood Hazards – per FEMA Firm 48039C0805K485458 December 30, 2020
Air Freezing index 30
Mean Annual Temperature 69.6°F

Also see, https://search.plrb.org/?DN=89198. 

Comments

Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (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. 

Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Freeport adopted the 2015 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(Freeport, TX Municipal Code)

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See Amlegal(Freeport, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Freeport, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Freeport, TX, Muni. Code § 6-24 (adoption) and § 6-25 (amendments). 

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