Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The City of Newark, TX has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Newark, TX § 3.03.102 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Newark, TX § 3.03.152 (amendments).

According to the City Secretary, all local amendments are based on the Regional Recommended Amendments by the NCTCOG.

Helpful resources for Newark, 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.

Newark 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Newark ? No
Citation: Code of Ordinances, City of Newark, TX, Sec. 3.03.152 (2015 IRC NCTCOG Regional Amendments)
Comments:

The City has adopted the NCTCOG Regional Amendments to the 2015 IRC. Table R301.2(1) is filled as follows:

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

Damage 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

 

Government Officials

Comments

The City adopted the 2015 IRC in its entirety, with amendments. 

According to the City Secretary, all local amendments to the ordinances are based on the 2015 IRC NCTCOG Regional 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.

Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2015 IRC.

Commercial Building Code

Newark 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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Comments

The City adopted the 2015 IBC in its entirety, with amendments.

According to the City Secretary, all local amendments to the ordinances are based on the 2015 IBC NCTCOG Regional Amendments.

Existing Buildings

Chapter 34 of the adopted 2015 IBC applies. 

Other Building Codes