Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(2) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit B, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019). Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(1) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019). Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(10) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit J, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Helpful resources for Hickory Creek, 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.
Hickory Creek 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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2018 IRC(Hickory Creek, TX Sec. 3.02.002. - Codes adopted.)
...International Building Code, 2018 edition;
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International Residential Code, 2018 edition;...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Hickory Creek ? Undetermined
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
Ground Snow Load: 5 Ib/ft²
Wind Speed (mph): 115 (3-sec-gust)/ 76 fastest mile
Topographic Effects: No
Special Wind Region: No
Wind-borne Debris: No
Seismic Design Category: A
Damage from Weathering: Moderate
Damage from Frost Line Depth: 6"
Damage from Termite: Very Heavy
Winter Design Temp: 22 ℉
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: Local Code
Air Freezing Index: 150
Mean Annual Temp: 64.9℉
Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit B, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Chaudoir |
Chris |
Permitting and Code Compliance Official |
chris.chaudoir@hickorycreek-tx.gov |
940-279-7047 |
|
Comments
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(2) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit B, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
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
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(10) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit J, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Commercial Building Code
Hickory Creek 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(Hickory Creek, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(1) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Existing Buildings
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(10) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit J, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Other Building Codes
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(3) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit C, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(4) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit D, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(5) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit E, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019). Note that the adoption of the 2021 IFC is found in the municipal code and Ordinance No. 2022-04-901 (2022).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(7) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit G, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(8) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit H, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(9) (adoption).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(11) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit K, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).
Hickory Creek, Texas, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). Hickory Creek, TX, Muni. Code § 3.02.002(6) (adoption) and Hickory Creek, TX, Exhibit F, Ordinance No. 2019-02-809 (2019).