Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
No adoption of the IRC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IRC is likely considered to be incorporated into the adopted IBC. Jefferson, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices. Jefferson, TX, Muni. Code § 18-51 (adoption).
Helpful resources for Jefferson, 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.
Jefferson adopted the 2000 IRC, statewide. 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Jefferson ? Undetermined
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
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City Hall |
https://info@jeffersontexas.us/ |
903-665-3922 |
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Comments
No adoption of the IRC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; however, the IRC is likely considered to be incorporated into the adopted IBC.
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.
Commercial Building Code
Jefferson adopted the 2000 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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Comments
Jefferson, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Building Code (IBC), including all Appendices. Jefferson, TX, Muni. Code § 18-51 (adoption).
Existing Buildings
Refer to Chapter 34 of the adopted 2000 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Jefferson, Texas, adopted the 1999 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), including all Appendices. Jefferson, TX, Muni. Code § 18-161 (adoption).
Jefferson, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including all Appendices. Jefferson, TX, Muni. Code § 18-292 (adoption).
Jefferson, Texas, adopted the 2000 International Fire Code (IFC), including all Appendices, with amendments. Jefferson, TX, Muni. Code § 42-31 (adoption) and §§ 42-32 and 42-33 (amendments).