Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Hamilton, TX, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption). Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Hamilton, TX, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption). Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, TX, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Hamilton, 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.

Hamilton 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2018 IRC(Hamilton, TX Sec. 14-3. - Adoption of various standard codes.)

...Electrical Code—City Amendments 2018 International Building Code—City Amendments 2018 International Energy Conservation Code—City Amendments 2018 International Existing Building Code—City Amendments 2018 International Fire Code—City...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Hamilton ? No
Comments:

We contacted Ric John who informed us that Hamilton does not require Ice Barrier Underlayment. Source: Ric John, Building Official, e-mail, 01/12/2024. 

Comments

Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Hamilton, Texas, Muni. Code § 14-3 (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 ordinances.

Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, Texas, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Hamilton 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Hamilton, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Hamilton, TX, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Hamilton, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hamilton, TX, Muni. Code § 14-3 (adoption).

Other Building Codes