Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Muni. Code § 150.024 and Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Muni. Code § 150.095 and Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). 

Note that the municipal code shows the 2003 ICC codes; However, Ordinance No. 2021-11 informs us that the city currently adopted and enforces the 2018 ICC codes. 

Helpful resources for Lindsay, 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.

Lindsay 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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2003 IRC(Lindsay, TX § 150.095 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE.)

...(A) That a certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, being marked and designated as the International Building Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapters (None) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the city for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code on file in the office of the City Secretary are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in division (B) below....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lindsay ? 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 psf

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℉

Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021). 

Government Officials

Comments

Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Muni. Code § 150.024 and Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and 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.  

Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Lindsay 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 Amlegal(Lindsay, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Muni. Code § 150.095 and Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). Note that the municipal code shows the 2003 ICC codes; However, Ordinance No. 2021-11 informs us that the city currently adopted and enforces the 2018 ICC codes.

Existing Buildings

Lindsay, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Lindsay, TX, Amending Title XV Land Usage, Ordinance No. 2021-11 (2021) (adoption and amendments). 

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