Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption). Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption). Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Martindale, 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.

Martindale adopted the 2021 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Amlegal(Martindale, TX § 155.002 DEFINITIONS.)

...A prefabricated single-family or duplex dwelling assembled on a permanent foundation that is not a manufactured home, as defined in this section, and has been constructed and inspected so that it complies with the State Industrialized Housing and Buildings Act as administered by the State Department of Licensing and Regulation, and which complies with the International Residential Code as currently adopted by the city....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Martindale ? Undetermined
Comments:

We contacted the city of Martindale, TX for additional amendments under § 150.002. However, no amendments regarding § R301.2 in the 2021 IRC were recorded. Any requirement for Ice Barriers is left undetermined. 

Government Officials

Comments

Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption).

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. 

Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Martindale adopted the 2021 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Amlegal(Martindale, TX Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption). 

Existing Buildings

Martindale, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Martindale, TX, Muni. Code § 150.002 (adoption).

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