Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Richardson adopted some 2012 ICC codes – IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IPC, IECC and IFC, all effective January 1, 2014. Richardson, Tex., Ordinance 4006 (April 22, 2013).

Helpful resources for Richardson, 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.

Richardson adopted the 2012 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(Richardson, TX Sec. 6-30. - Adopted.)

...There is hereby adopted by the City of Richardson, Texas, the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition and amendments, a copy of which is on file in the city secretary's office and made a part of this article for all purposes, the same as if copied in full herein, with the exception of such sections thereof...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Comments

The City amended the 2012 IRC, but did not amend Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Richardson, Tex., Ordinance 4006 (April 22, 2013).

The City amended R904.5 Fire Classification [of roofs] as follows:

"R904.5 Fire Classification. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall be Class C. Unclassified wood shingles or shakes shall be permitted for repairs on existing unclassified wood shingle or shake roof coverings, if not more than 25 percent of the roof covering is replaced in any 12-month period.""

Richardson, Tex., Ordinance 4006 (April 22, 2013).

Commercial Building Code

Richardson adopted the 2012 IBC, statewide with limitations. 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(Richardson, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

The City adopted Appendix D [Fire Districts] of the 2012 IBC, and also amended the 2012 IBC. Richardson, Tex., Ordinance 4006 (April 22, 2013). 

Existing Buildings

The city amended Chapter 34 [Existing Buildings and Structures] by adding a new subsection “3408.1.1 Change in tenancy or ownership”, to read as follows:

"3408.1.1 Change in tenancy or ownership. It shall be unlawful to make a change in tenancy or ownership of any existing building or lease space without first making application for and obtaining approval for a certificate of occupancy.""

Richardson, Tex., Ordinance 4006 (April 22, 2013).