Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, E, H, J, and K, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-60 (adopted) and § 18-61 (amendments). Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-40 (adoption) and § 18-41 (amendments). Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-240 (adoption) and § 18-241 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Schertz, 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.
Schertz 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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2021 IRC(Schertz, TX Sec. 18-60. - Adopted.)
...The International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings Code, 2018 Edition
is hereby adopted with the amendments as provided for in this Article.
(Ord. No. 21-C-07, § 2(Exh. A), 4-6-2021)...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Schertz ? 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 lbs per sq. ft.
Wind Speed (mph): 115
Topographic Effects: No
Special Wind Region: No
Wind-borne Debris: No
Seismic Design Category: A
Damage from Weathering: Negligible
Damage from Frost Line Depth: 12”
Damage from Termite: Very Heavy
Winter Design Temp: 30 ℉
Ice Barrier Underlayment: No
Flood Hazards: Yes
Air Freezing Index: 16 F
Mean Annual Temp: 68.7 ℉
Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-61 (amendments).
Comments
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, E, H, J, and K, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-60 (adopted) and § 18-61 (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.
Refer to Appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC.
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-240 (adoption) and § 18-241 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Schertz 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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See Muni. Code(Schertz, TX Municipal Code)
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Comments
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-40 (adoption) and § 18-41 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-240 (adoption) and § 18-241 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-120 (adoption) and § 18-121 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices A, B, and C, with amendments.. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-100 (adoption) and § 18-101 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-140 (adoption) and § 18-141 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-180 (adoption) and § 18-181 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-220 (adoption) and § 18-221 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-80 (adoption) and § 18-81 (amendments).
Schertz, Texas, adopted the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix A, with amendments. Schertz, TX, Muni. Code § 18-160 (adoption) and § 18-161 (amendments).