Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Melissa, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Melissa, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101(B) (adoption) and Exhibit B (amendments). Note that Exhibit A through I are attached in the municipal code § 3.101. Melissa, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Melissa, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101(A) and Exhibit A (amendments). Note that Exhibit A through I are attached in the municipal code § 3.101. No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2021 IBC.

Note that the "Adopted Building and Construction Codes" from the cities website informs us that the city of Melissa has adopted the 2021 ICC codes. Melissa, TX, "Adopted Building and Construction Codes," Development and Neighborhood Services. Published Jan 16, 2024 (PDF). 
Source: Tyra Lavern, Assistent Director of Development, e-mail, 3/12/24. 

Helpful resources for Melissa, 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.

Melissa 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 amendments to the model code here.

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2015 IRC(Melissa, TX § 3.101 - International Construction Codes Adopted.)

...("2015 International Building Code"). The 2015 International Building Code is made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the 2015 International Building Code shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary of Melissa being marked and designated as the 2015 International Building Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Melissa ? No
Citation: Melissa, TX, Municipal Code § 3.101(B). Exhibit B
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

Melissa, TX, Municipal Code § 3.101(B), Exhibit B.

Comments

Melissa, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Melissa, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101(B) (adoption), Exhibit B (amendments), and Melissa, TX, "Adopted Building and Construction Codes," Development and Neighborhood Services. Published Jan 16, 2024 (PDF). Note that Exhibit A through I are attached into the municipal code § 3.101. 

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 IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2021 IBC. 

Commercial Building Code

Melissa 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 amendments to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Melissa, TX Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Melissa, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Melissa, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101(A), Exhibit A (amendments), and Melissa, TX, "Adopted Building and Construction Codes," Development and Neighborhood Services. Published Jan 16, 2024 (PDF). Note that Exhibit A through I are attached in the municipal code § 3.101. 

Existing Buildings

4No adoption of the IEBC was found in the municipal code or city ordinances; However, the IEBC is referenced in section 101.4.7 of the adopted 2021 IBC.

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