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.

• 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.

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

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.

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