Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-4 (amendments). Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-3 (amendments). No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2018 IBC.
See Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
Helpful resources for Gainesville, 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.
Gainesville 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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2015 IRC(Gainesville, TX Sec. 5-1. - Technical codes adopted.)
...(1)
2015 International Building Code.
(2)
2015 International Residential Code.
(3)...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Gainesville ? No
Citation: Code of Ordinances, City of Gainesville, TX Sec. 5-4(6)
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/ft |
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 |
Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-4 (amendments).
Comments
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-4 (amendments). Also See, Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
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 J of the adopted 2015 IRC.
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2018 IBC. See Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
Commercial Building Code
Gainesville 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 Muni. Code(Gainesville, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-3 (amendments). Also See, Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2018 IBC. See Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
Other Building Codes
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-11 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-6 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-10 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-5 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-8 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-9 (amendments).
Gainsville, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Gainesville, TX, Muni. Code § 5-1 (adoption) and § 5-7 (amendments).
See Gainesville, TX, Adoption of Building and Fire Codes, Ordinance No. 1511-06-2022 (2022). Note that the municipal code shows the 2015 edition; however, Ordinance 1511-06 (2022) claims the city adopted the 2018 ICC codes.
