Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-28 (adoption) and § 10-29 (amendments). Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-21 (adoption) and § 10-22 (amendments). Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-35 (adoption) and § 10-36 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Justin, 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.

Justin 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(Justin, TX Sec. 10-28. - International Building Code adopted.)

...The International Residential Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference. Unless deleted, amended, expanded or otherwise changed herein, all provisions of such Code shall be fully applicable and binding; providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Justin ? No
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℉

Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-29 (amendments).

Comments

Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-28 (adoption) and § 10-29 (amendments).

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.

Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-35 (adoption) and § 10-36 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Justin 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(Justin, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-21 (adoption) and § 10-22 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Justin, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justin, TX, Muni. Code § 10-35 (adoption) and § 10-36 (amendments).

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