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Tyler, Texas Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, and N, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-150 (adoption) and § 6-151 (amendments). Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C., D., F. G. and I, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-1 (adoption) and § 6-2 (amendments). Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-162 (adoption) and § 6-163 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Tyler, 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.

Tyler 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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2018 IRC(Tyler, TX 2018 Ordinances Amending Sections)

...2018 Ordinances Amending Sections 0-2018-7 1/24/18 Chapter 10 Sec. 10-802 20 Year Boundary Extension 0-2018-8 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec.6-160 and Sec 6-161 Adopt the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments 0-2018-9 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-1 and Sec. 6-2 Adopt the 2015 International Building Code with amendments 0-2018-10 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-43 and Sec. 6-44 Adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code with amendments 0-2018-11 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-50 and Sec. 6-51 Adopt the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code with amendments 0-2018-12 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-70 and Sec. 6-71 Adopt the 2015 International Plumbing Code with amendments 0-2018-13 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-80 and Sec. 6-81 Adopt the 2015 International Mechanical Code with amendments 0-2018-14 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-150 and Sec. 6-151 Adopt the 2015 International Residential Code with amendments 0-2018-15 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-162 and Sec. 6-163 Adopt the 2015 International Existing Building Code with amendments 0-2018-16 1/24/18 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-122 and Sec. 6-123 Adopt the 2015 International Fire Code with amendments 0-2018-17 2/14/18 Chapter 10 Multiple UDC Biannual Review 0-2018-20 2/14/18 Chapter 17 Sec. 17-1, 17-2 and 17-4 Street Closure Permitting Process 0-2018-35 4/11/18 Chapter 3 Sec. 3-43 Adopt Classification Plan 0-2018-57 7/11/18 Chapter 12 Sec. 12-34 Amend Airport Promotional Incentives 0-2018-69 9/12/18 Multiple Multiple Amend and Adopt Fees and Rate Adjustments 0-2018-76 9/26/18 Chapter 4 Sec. 4-90 Amend Noise Ordinance 0-2018-83 10/24/18 Chapter 10 Multiple UDC Biannual Review 2019 Ordinances Amending Sections 0-2019-10 1/23/19 Chapter 10 Sec. 10-802 UDC 20 Year Boundary Extension 0-2019-11 1/23/19 Chapter 7; Chapter 18 Sec. 7-79 and 18-24 Amend regulations related to waivers of liens 0-2019-12 1/23/19 Chapter 4 Multiple Update smoking ordincance to include electronic cigarettes and similar smoking devices 0-2019-13 1/23/19 Chapter 17 Sec. 17-89 Update parking provisions for Fair Plaza Parking Garage 0-2019-14 2/13/19 Chapter 19 Multiple Addition of Grease and Grit Reduction Devices to the Code" 0-2019-15 2/13/19 Chapter 3 Clarify definition of firefighter and amend seniority and assignment pay. 0-2019-16 2/13/19 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-150 and 6-151 Amend 2015 International Fire Code with amendments 0-2019-21 2/27/19 Chapter 19 Multiple Amend to compliment new Grease and Grid Reduction Devices ordinance 0-2019-33 5/8/19 Chapter 2 Sec. 2-6 Amend to increase the City Manager's spending atuthority consistent with state law 0-2019-45 06/12/19 Chapter 2 Multiple Update investment policy 0-2019-51 06/29/19 Chapter 2 Multiple Amend Tax Abatement policy 0-2019-60 07/24/2019 Chapter 17 Sec. 17-32 Amend to prohibit shared active transportation systems 0-2019-61 07/24/2019 Chapter 1 Multiple Amend to create Mainstreet Board 0-2019-62 08/14/2019 Chapter 10 Multiple UDC Biannual Review 0-2019-63 08/14/19 Chaper 19 Multiple Amend 3-way contracts 0-2019-64 08/14/19 Chapter 1 Sec. 1-29 Amend ethics provisions related to abstention and affidavits of interest 0-2019-71 08/28/19 Chapter 19 Multiple Amend water conservation plan 0-2019-72 08/28/19 Chapter 6 Multiple Amend building regulations 0-2019-80 09/25/19 Multiple Multiple Amend and update fees 0-2019-83 09/25/19 Chapter 2 Sec. 2-3 Update amount of ad valorem tax appropriated to street improvement and maintenance 0-2019-87 10/08/19 Chapter 10 Multiple UDC Biannual Review 0-2019-88 10/8/19 Chapter 3 Sec. 3-43 Amend Classification Plan 0-2019-89 10/8/19 Chapter 3 Sec. 3-64 Amend physical fitness 0-2019-94 10/23/19 Chapter 10 Sec. 10-776 Amend fees 0-2019-96 11/13/19 Chapter 10 Multiple Update fees 0-2019-98 11/13/19 Chapter 14 Sec. 14-1 and 14-12 Add new definitions and add new section of animal neglect 0-2019-99 11/13/19 Chapter 6 Sec. 6-132 Establish mitigation rates related to billing services for Fire Department...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Tyler ? No
Comments:

We contacted the city of Tyler, TX for additional amendments under § 6-151. Jake Dunnam informed us "Ice barrier underlayment is not required in our area" Source: Jake Dunnam, Assistant Building Official, e-mail, 2/22/24.

Comments

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendices A, B, C, D, and N, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-150 (adoption) and § 6-151 (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.

Note that Tyler, TX, deleted Appendix J from the adopted 2021 IRC. 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-162 (adoption) and § 6-163 (amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Tyler 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 Amlegal(Tyler, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C., D., F. G. and I, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-1 (adoption) and § 6-2 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A and B, with amendments. Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-162 (adoption) and § 6-163 (amendments). 

Other Building Codes

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-43 (adoption) and § 6-44 (amendments). Note that Kandy Suggs, inspector, and the cities website show that the city has adopted the 2023 NEC. 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-50 (adoption) and § 6-51 (amendments). 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-70 (adoption) and § 6-71 (amendments). 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-80 (adoption) and § 6-81 (amendments). 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-122 (adoption) and § 6-123 (amendments). 

Tyler, Texas, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Tyler, TX, Muni. Code § 6-160 (adoption) and § 6-161 (amendments). 

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