Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Gatesville, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Gatesville, TX, Muni. Code § 10-22(2). Gatesville, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Gatesville, TX, Muni. Code § 10-22(1). No adoption of the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC. 

Helpful resources for Gatesville, 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.

Gatesville 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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See Muni. Code(Gatesville, TX Sec. 10-162. - Substandard buildings; action on substandard buildings and dwellings.)

...article: (1) All buildings that violate the International Building Code, International Residential Code, or any other International Code or building standards adopted by the city as set forth in section 10-22 to the extent that such building is in a condition...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Gatesville ? Undetermined
Comments:

We contacted the city of Gatesville, TX for additional amendments under § 10-22(2). However, no amendments regarding § R301.2 in the 2021 IRC were recorded. Any requirement for Ice Barriers is left undetermined.

Comments

Gatesville, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Gatesville, TX, Muni. Code § 10-22(2).

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 or the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC. 

Commercial Building Code

Gatesville 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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See Muni. Code(Gatesville, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Gatesville, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Gatesville, TX, Muni. Code § 10-22(1).

Existing Buildings

No adoption of the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2021 IBC. 

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