Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-31 (adoption) and § 82-32 (amendments). La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-31 (adoption) and § 82-33 (amendments). No adoption of the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Helpful resources for La Porte, 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.
La Porte 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(La Porte, TX Sec. 82-31. - Adoption.)
...(a)
Except as provided in this division, the International Residential Code and the International
Building Code, 2018 editions, published by the International Code Council, is adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length in this section and the provisions
therein shall be controlling...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for La Porte ? No
Citation: La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-32
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves.
Ground Snow Load: 0
Wind Speed (mph): 150
Topographic Effects: No
Special Wind Region: No
Wind-borne Debris: No
Seismic Design Category: A
Damage from Weathering: Negligible
Damage from Frost Line Depth: 12”
Damage from Termite: Very Heavy
Winter Design Temp: 32℉
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: See FIRM Maps and Ordinances
Air Freezing Index: 1500 or less
Mean Annual Temp: 69℉
La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-32 (amendments).
Comments
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-31 (adoption) and § 82-32 (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 or the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Commercial Building Code
La Porte 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(La Porte, TX Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Comments
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-31 (adoption) and § 82-33 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
No adoption of the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2018 IBC.
Other Building Codes
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-336 (adoption) and §§ 82-337 through 82-350 (amendments).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-412 (adoption) and § 82-413 (amendments).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 38-101 (adoption).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-441 (adoption) and § 82-442 (amendments).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-66 (adoption) and § 82-67 (amendments).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-381 (adoption and amendments).
La Porte, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). La Porte, TX, Muni. Code § 82-632 (adoption) and § 82-636 (amendments).
