Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023). Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-16 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023). Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023).

Note that Ordinance No. 12-11-23b informs us Jasper, TX, adopted the 2018 ICC codes and the 2023 NEC. 

Helpful resources for Jasper, 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.

Jasper 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(Jasper, TX Sec. 6-16. - International Building Code adopted.)

...The International Building Code, 2018 Edition, and such future editions as may be updated from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference as if set out at length in this article. A copy of such publication is on file in the office of the building official (inspector) for public use and inspection. (Ord. No. 11-07-2...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Jasper ? Undetermined
Comments:

We contacted the city of Jasper, TX for additional amendments under § 6-61; However, no amendments regarding § R301.2 in the 2018 IRC were recorded. Any requirement for Ice Barriers is left undetermined.

Comments

Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023). 

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.

Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023).

Commercial Building Code

Jasper 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(Jasper, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-16 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023).

Existing Buildings

Jasper, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Jasper, TX, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption) and Jasper, TX, Construction and life safety codes, Ordinance No.12-11-23b (2023).

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