Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-137 (adoption) and § 10-138 (amendments). Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-116 (adoption) and § 10-117 (amendments). Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-381 (adoption) and § 10-382 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Rockwall, Texas include the following.
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.
Rockwall 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(Rockwall, TX Sec. 10-137. - Adopted.)
...The International Residential Code, 2021 edition is hereby adopted as the residential
code of the city. A copy of such code will be kept in the building official's office
and shall be made available for public inspection during regular business hours via
a scheduled appointment through the city secretary's office....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Rockwall ? No
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): 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℉
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: Local Code
Air Freezing Index: 150
Mean Annual Temp: 64.9 ℉
Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-138 (amendments).
Comments
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-137 (adoption) and § 10-138 (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.
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-381 (adoption) and § 10-382 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Rockwall 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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Comments
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-116 (adoption) and § 10-117 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-381 (adoption) and § 10-382 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-158 (adoption) and § 10-159 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-179 (adoption) and § 10-180 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-199 (adoption) and § 10-200 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-223 (adoption) and § 10-224 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-467 (adoption).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-711 (adoption) and § 10-712 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 10-244 (adoption) and § 10-245 (amendments).
Rockwall, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, D, H, L, and N, with amendments. Rockwall, TX, Muni. Code § 18-32 (adoption) and § 18-33 (amendments).
