Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption) and § 4-6-9 (amendments). Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E, F, and H, with amendments. Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption) and § 4-6-2 (amendments). Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Universal City, 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.

Universal City 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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Current IRC(Universal City, TX Sec. 4-6-1. - Adoption of various international codes and appendices relating to construction and inspections activities.)

...International Residential Code (current revision) International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (current revision) International Existing Building Code (current revision)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Universal City ? No
Comments:

We contacted the city of Universal City, TX for additional amendments under § 4-6-9. However, Jaclyn Redmoon informed us that "is not in an area that requires ice barrier underlayment unless directed due to pitch or roof covering material type as required in chapter 9 of the 2021 IRC." Source: Jaclyn Redmoon, Building Official, email, 3/28/24.

Ground Snow Load: 5 Ib/ft² 

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: 0

Damage from Termite: Moderate to Heavy (M -> H)

Ice Barrier Underlayment: No

Flood Hazards: Yes

Air Freezing Index: 16

Mean Annual Temp:  68.7℉

Also see, https://search.plrb.org/?DN=89676.

Comments

Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Residential Code (IRC) with amendments. Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption) and § 4-6-9 (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.

Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Universal City 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(Universal City, TX Municipal Code)

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Comments

Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices E, F, and H, with amendments. Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption) and § 4-6-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Universal City, Texas, adopted the “current” International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Universal City, TX, Muni. Code § 4-6-1 (adoption).

Other Building Codes