Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adoption) and § 3.04.002 (amendments). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IRC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IRC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adopted) and § 3.04.002 (amendments). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IBC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IBC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code  § 3.08.001(b) (adoption). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IEBC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IEBC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

Helpful resources for Glenn Heights, 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.

Glenn Heights 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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2015 IRC(City of Glenn Heights , TX § 3.04.001 International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted.)

...the International Building Code and the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code except as modified or amended in this article In the event that these...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Glenn Heights ? No
Comments:

The city has adopted the North Central Texas Council of Governments Recommended Amendments to the 2015 International Residential Code. Table R301.2(1) is filled as follows:

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

 

Damage 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	22º F	No	Local Code	150	64.9º F

North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IRC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

Comments

Glenn Heights, Texas. adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adoption) and § 3.04.002 (amendments). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IRC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IRC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

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. 

Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code  § 3.08.001(b) (adoption). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IEBC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IEBC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

Commercial Building Code

Glenn Heights 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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. 2015 IBC(City of Glenn Heights , TX § 3.04.001 International Building Code and International Residential Code adopted.)

...The city council hereby adopts the 2015 edition of the International Building Code and the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code except as...

Comments

Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adopted) and § 3.04.002 (amendments). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IBC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IBC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

Existing Buildings

Glenn Heights, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Glenn Heights, TX, Muni. Code  § 3.08.001(b) (adoption). Note that the city also adopted the NCTCG recommended amendments to the 2015 IEBC. North Central Texas Council of Governments. “Recommended Amendments to the 2015 IEBC.” NCTCOG, 31 March, 2015. Accessed 01/08/2024. 

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