Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A–D, G, N, and P, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.14.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.14.002-28.14.004 (amendments). Note that the city excludes part VIII (electrical) and Appendices E, F, H–M, O, and Q–U. Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, and M, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.09.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.09.002- 28.09.006 (amendments). No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances. However, the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the 2015 IBC.
Helpful resources for Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock adopted the 2015 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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See Gen.code(City of Lubbock , TX 28.14 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE)
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Lubbock ? 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 |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Seismic Design Category |
Topographical Effects |
|
Wind-Borne Debris |
Damage from Weathering |
Damange from Frost Line Depth |
Damage from Termite |
15 psf |
115 mph |
A |
No |
No |
No |
Moderate |
12" |
Moderate to Heavy |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
18 degrees |
No |
Note 1 |
172 |
59.9 Degrees |
Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.14.004 (amendements).
Comments
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A–D, G, N, and P, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.14.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.14.002-28.14.004 (amendments). Note that the city excludes part VIII (electrical) and Appendices E, F, H–M, O, and Q–U.
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 2015 IBC.
Commercial Building Code
Lubbock adopted the 2015 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 Gen.code(City of Lubbock , TX § 28.17.003 Amendments.)
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Comments
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices A, B, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, and M, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.09.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.09.002- 28.09.006 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
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 2015 IBC.
Other Building Codes
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.12.007 (adoption) and § 28.12.008 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.16.001 (adoption) and § 28.16.002-28.16.004 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B through J, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 10.03.001 (adoption) and § 10.03.002 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.15.0010 (adoption) and §§ 28.15.002-28.15.004 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.11.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.11.002- 28.11.004 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C, D, E, and F, with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 28.10.001 (adoption) and §§ 28.10.002-28.10.004 (amendments).
Lubbock, Texas, adopted the 2011 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Lubbock, TX, Muni. Code § 34.01.001 (adoption and amendments).