Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AH and AJ. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-190 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-58 (PDF). Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-242 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-59 (PDF). Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-393.11 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-61 (PDF).
Helpful resources for Frisco, 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.
Frisco 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(City of Frisco , TX § 18-190 Adoption of the International Residential Code.)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Frisco ? No
Citation: Frisco, TX, Exibit A, Ordinance No. 2022-11-58
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 |
Special Wind Region |
Wind-borne Debris Zone |
Seismic Design Category |
Damage from Weathering |
| 5 lb/ft² |
115 (3-sec-gust)/76 fastest mile |
NO |
NO |
NO |
A |
moderate |
| Damange from Frost Line Depth |
Damage from Termite |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
| 6" |
very heavy |
22ºF |
NO |
local code |
150 |
64.9ºF |
Frisco, TX, Exibit A, Ordinance No. 2022-11-58 (PDF).
Comments
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AH and AJ. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-190 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-58 (PDF).
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.
Refer to Appendix AJ of the adopted 2021 IRC.
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-393.11 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-61 (PDF).
Commercial Building Code
Frisco 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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. 2021 IBC(City of Frisco , TX § 18-393.11 Adoption of the International Existing Building Code.)
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Comments
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-242 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-59 (PDF).
Existing Buildings
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-393.11 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-61 (PDF).
Other Building Codes
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Annex H. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-120 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-54 (PDF)(amendments).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-347 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-52 (PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-223 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-57(PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices A-I and Appendices K-N, with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 38-88 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-12-67 (PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-296 and Ordinance No. 2022-11-53 (PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-328 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-56 (PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-265 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-55 (PDF).
Frisco, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) (Residential) with amendments. Frisco, TX, Muni. Code § 18-371 (adoption) and Ordinance No. 2022-11-60 (PDF).
