Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The CIty of Odessa, TX has adopted the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2018 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-2-2 (amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2018 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-18-2 (amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2018 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-5-2 (amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 edition. Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-16-2 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Odessa, 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.

Odessa 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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2018 IRC(City of Odessa , TX § 3-5-1 Adoption.)

...The 2018 International Residential Code for One and TwoFamily Dwellings along with all appendices as amended by subsequent provisions of this chapter and the 2018 International span classhighlightResidential Codespan for One and TwoFamily Dwellings Supplements is hereby adopted by the...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Odessa ? No
Citation: Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX, Sec. 3-5-2
Comments:

Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Seismic Design Category	Damage from Weathering	Wind-borne Debris Zone	Damage from Frost Line Depth
5 PSF	115 MPH	B	Moderate	5	12 INCHES

Damage from Termite	Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
Moderate to Heavy	20-32	NO	YES	250	64ºF

 

Government Officials

Comments

The City adopted the 2018 IRC, except Appendix Q, with amendments.

Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-5-1.

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 2018 IRC, and the adopted 2018 IPMC.

Commercial Building Code

Odessa 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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. 2018 IBC(City of Odessa , TX § 3-18-1 Adoption.)

...The 2018 International Existing Building Code along with all appendices as amended by subsequent provisions of this chapter and 2018 International Existing span classhighlightBuilding Codespan Supplements is hereby adopted by the city Ordinance 201759 sec 2 adopted 121217...

Comments

The City adopted the 2018 IBC, except Appendix A, with amendments.

Code of Ordinances, City of Odessa, TX § 3-2-1.

Existing Buildings

Refer to the adopted 2018 IEBC.

Other Building Codes