Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.100 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IRC, Ordinance No. 2023-122 (2023) (amendments). Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IBC, Ordinance No. 2023-118 (2023) (amendments). Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.110 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IEBC, Ordinance No. 2023-126 (2023) (amendments).

Helpful resources for Roanoke, 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.

Roanoke 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(Roanoke, TX Sec. 3.106. - International Residential Code Adopted.)

...(a) Adoption. The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, is hereby adopted and designated as the Residential Code for the City of Roanoke, Texas. A copy of the 2021 Edition of the International Residential Code is on file in the office of the City Secretary....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Roanoke ? 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/ft

Wind Speed (mph): 115 (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 degrees

Ice Barrier Underlayment: No

Flood Hazards: Local Code

Air Freezing Index: 150

Mean Annual Temp: 64.9

Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IRC, Ordinance No. 2023-122 (2023) (amendments). 

Comments

Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.100 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IRC, Ordinance No. 2023-122 (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. 

Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.110 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IEBC, Ordinance No. 2023-126 (2023) (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Roanoke 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(Roanoke, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.101 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IBC, Ordinance No. 2023-118 (2023) (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Roanoke, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Roanoke, TX, Muni. Code § 3.110 (adoption) and Roanoke, TX, NCTCOG, Amendments to the IEBC, Ordinance No. 2023-126 (2023) (amendments).

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