Adopted Building Codes
The Building Codes are a set of universally accepted standards adopted as guidelines for construction of buildings and related operations. The term "building codes" is a generic phrase that actually encompasses several individual codes, each of which must be adopted by the City Council before they can be applied or enforced. These codes are periodically updated, primarily due to new products entering the marketplace, and minor revisions may be made under the term "local amendments".
Building Codes Adopted March 4, 2008
These ordinances are effective on projects recieved on or after April 1, 2008:
2006 International Building Code, Ordinance 930
2006 International Energy Conservation Code, Ordinance 932
2006 ICC Electrical Code (2008 NEC), Ordinance 933
2006 International Fuel Gas Code, Ordinance 935
2006 International Mechanical Code, Ordinance 936
2006 International Plumbing Code, Ordinance 934
2006 International Residential Code, Ordinance 937
Property Maintenance Ordinance, Ordinance 876: r
For information on the International Fire Code, please contact Fire Services.
Historical Building Codes
The building codes history memo provides a summary of previously adopted codes in the City of Southlake. The ordinances adopting historical codes are available at Town Hall.
Regional Code Coordination
The City of Southlake participates in regional building code coordination, facilitated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). More information is available on NCTCOG's regional code coordination website.