Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AG and Appendix AK, with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.05.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-06 (2023) (amendments). Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-05 (2023) (amendments). Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.20.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-04 (2023) (amendments).

Helpful resources for Prosper, 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.

Prosper 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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2021 IRC(Town of Prosper , TX § 3.05.001 Code adopted; amendments.)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Prosper ? Undetermined
Comments:

The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is not required at the eaves. 

Ground Snow Load: 5 Ib/ft²

Wind Speed (mph): 105 (3 sec-gust)/76 fastest mile

Topographic Effects: No

Special Wind Region: No

Wind-borne Debris: No

Seismic Design Category: A 

Damage from Weathering: Moderate

Damage from Frost Line Depth: 6”

Damage from Termite: Very Heavy

Winter Design Temp: 22 ℉

Ice Barrier Underlayment: No

Flood Hazards: Local Code

Air Freezing Index: 150

Mean Annual Temp: 64.9 ℉

Prosper, TX, 2021 International Residential Code, Ordinance No. 2023-06 (2023) (PDF). 

Comments

Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices AG and Appendix AK, with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.05.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-06 (2023) (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.

No adoption of Appendix J was found in the municipal code or city ordinances. 

Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.20.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-04 (2023) (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Prosper 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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. 2021 IBC(Town of Prosper , TX § 3.04.001 Code adopted; amendments.)

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Comments

Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.04.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-05 (2023) (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Prosper, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Prosper, TX, Muni. Code § 3.20.001 (adoption) and Prosper, TX, Exhibit A, Ordinance No. 2023-04 (2023) (amendments).

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