Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AA, AB, AC, AH, and AT, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-6 (adoption) and § 8B-7 (amendments). Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E and I, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-1 (adoption) and § 8B-2 (amendments). Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-24 (adoption) and § 8B-25 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Irving, 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.
Irving adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Irving, TX Sec. 8B-6. - International Residential Code.)
...The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code including Appendices "AA -
Sizing and Capacity of Gas Piping," "AB - Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances
Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with
Type B Vents," "AC - Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems,"...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Irving ? No
Citation: Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-7
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
Ground Snow Load
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Wind Speed (mph)
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Topographic Effects
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Special Wind Region
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Wind-borne Debris Zone
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Seismic Design Category
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Damage from Weathering
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5lb/ft²
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115 mph (3-sec-gust)/76 fastest mile per hour
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none
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no
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no
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A
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Moderate
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Damange from Frost Line Depth
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Damage from Termite
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Winter Design Temp
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Ice Barrier Underlayment Required
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Flood Hazards
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Air Freezing Index
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Mean Annual Temp
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6in
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Very heavy
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22ºF
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No
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in conformance with Irving Land Development Code Chapter 47 "Flood Damage Prevention"
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1500 or less
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64.9ºF
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Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-7 (amendments).
Comments
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AA, AB, AC, AH, and AT, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-6 (adoption) and § 8B-7 (amendments).
The city amended the 2021 IRC as follows:
1011.2.1 Fire sprinkler system. Where a change in occupancy classification occurs or where there is a change of occupancy within a space where there is a different fire protection system threshold requirement in Chapter 9 of the International Building Code that requires an automatic fire sprinkler system to be provided based on the new occupancy in accordance with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code. The installation of the automatic sprinkler system shall be required within the area of the change of occupancy and areas of the building not separated horizontally and vertically from the change of occupancy by one of the following:
Fire barrier, as required by Section 707 of the 2021 International Building Code as adopted by the City of Irving.
Fire wall, as required by Section 706 of the 2021 International Building Code as adopted by the City of Irving.
Exceptions:
An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required in a one- or two-family dwelling constructed in accordance with the 2021 International Residential Code as adopted by the City of Irving.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall not be required in a townhouse constructed in accordance with the 2021 International Residential Code as adopted by the City of Irving.
The townhouse shall be separated from adjoining units in accordance with Section R302.2 of the 2021 International Residential Code as adopted by the City of Irving.
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.
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-24 (adoption) and § 8B-25 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Irving adopted the 2021 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(Irving, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E and I, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-1 (adoption) and § 8B-2 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-24 (adoption) and § 8B-25 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), including Annex H, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-21 (adoption) and § 8B-22 (amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-9 (adoption) and § 8B-10 (amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, C, and D, with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 17-4 (adoption and amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-15 (adoption) and § 8B-16 (amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-18 (adoption) and § 8B-19 (amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-12 (adoption) and § 8B-13 (amendments).
Irving, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. Irving, TX, Muni. Code § 8B-27 (adoption) and § 8B-28 (amendments).