Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption). Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Gilmer, 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.
Gilmer adopted the 2000 IRC, statewide. 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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2003 IRC(Gilmer, TX Sec. 14-31. - Codes adopted.)
...fully and are in effect in the city:
2003 International Building Code.
2000 International Residential Code.
2000 International...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Gilmer ? No
Comments:
We contacted the city of Gilmer, TX for additional amendments under § 14-31. We were informed by Fred Lawton "Due to our climate, we do not require ice barrier underlayment." Source: Fred Lawton, Community Development Coordinator, e-mail, 1/8/24.
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Lawton |
Fred |
Community Development Coordinator |
flawton@etex.net |
(903) 843-8209 |
|
Comments
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Residential Code (IRC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
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.
Commercial Building Code
Gilmer adopted the 2003 IBC, statewide with limitations. 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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See Muni. Code(Gilmer, TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2003 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 14-31 (adoption).
Gilmer, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Fire Code (IFC). Gilmer, TX, Muni. Code § 38-1 (adoption).