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.

• 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.

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; (2) 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

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).

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