Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lake Dallas, TX, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Lake Dallas, TX, Muni. Code § 22-361 (adoption) and § 22-362 (amendments). Lake Dallas, TX, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Lake Dallas, TX, Muni. Code § 22-301 (adoption) and § 22-302 (amendments). No adoption of the 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 Lake Dallas, 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.

Lake Dallas 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(Lake Dallas, TX Sec. 22-361. - Adoption of 2018 International Residential Code.)

...The 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (inclusive of Appendix Q "Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs"), as published by the International Code Council and as amended pursuant to section 22-362, is hereby adopted. Copies of the residential code are on file in the office of the city secretary for permanent record and inspection and are incorporated...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lake Dallas ? No
Citation: Lake Dallas Municipal Code Sec. 22-492
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves. 

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Topographic Effects	Special Wind Region	Wind-borne Debris Zone	Seismic Design Category	Damage from Weathering
5 lb/ft	115 (3 sec-gust)/76 fastest mile	No	No	No	A	Moderate

 

Damange from Frost Line Depth	Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
6"	Very Heavy	22ºF	No	Local Code	150	64.9ºF

Lake Dallas, TX, Muni. Code § 22-362 (amendments).  

Comments

Lake Dallas, TX, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Q, with amendments. Lake Dallas, TX, Muni. Code § 22-361 (adoption) and § 22-362 (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 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

Lake Dallas 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(Lake Dallas, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Lake Dallas, TX, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Lake Dallas, TX, Muni. Code § 22-301 (adoption) and § 22-302 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

No adoption of the 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.

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