Texas Building Codes Overview

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What is the name of the Texas law that adopted the IRC and NEC for residential construction in Texas cities?

  • House Bill 738
  • H-B- 217
  • S.B. 365 (correct)
  • S.B. 5

What year did the Texas Legislature update the building code to the 2012 edition?

  • 2021 (correct)
  • 2001
  • 2015
  • 2012

What is the name of the code adopted for single-family residential construction's energy efficiency?

  • UPC
  • Energy Efficiency Chapter of the RC (correct)
  • IECC
  • IPC

What does the term "nonattainment" refer to in the context of the Texas energy codes?

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What was the main purpose of legislation passed in 2015 regarding energy codes?

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What is the purpose of the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners, as mentioned in the text?

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Which of the following is NOT an amendment cities can make to the building codes?

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What is the effective date for the 2012 edition of the building code in Texas?

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What is considered an 'affected county' in relation to Texas energy codes?

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What are the primary building codes adopted for residential construction in Texas, according to the text?

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What edition of the plumbing codes has the board adopted?

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What is the purpose of the Texas Residential Construction Commission?

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What does the text say about the authority of cities to amend plumbing codes?

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What is the role of licensed plumbing inspectors in the context of this content?

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What is the main purpose of S.B. 283?

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What does the text state about the impact of H.B. 730 on city authority regarding building codes?

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What is the energy code for single-family residential construction in Texas?

<p>The energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code, as it existed on May 1, 2015. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are NOT specifically mentioned as matters that municipalities with more than 5,000 inhabitants shall regulate?

<p>The number of water faucets in a residential building. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of construction in Texas?

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Which of the following statements about plumbing codes in Texas is true?

<p>Plumbing codes must be inspected by a licensed plumbing inspector who is paid directly by the city. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

2012 Plumbing Code

The adopted plumbing codes currently used by the board.

Local Amendments

Cities can adjust plumbing codes to fit local needs without diverging significantly from state rules.

Licensed Inspector

A person who must inspect plumbing work and is paid by the city.

S.B. 283

A law requiring cities adopting building codes to implement rehabilitation provisions.

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Rehabilitation Code

Code accompanying a city's building code for building rehabilitation.

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Texas Residential Construction Commission

Created in 2003 to set standards for home buyer complaints against builders, based on IRC.

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H.B. 2833

Legislation that gave limited enforcement authority to 253 counties regarding building codes.

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Energy Efficiency Chapter

Part of the IRC adopted for single-family residential construction from September 1, 2016.

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Municipality Regulation

Cities with over 5,000 residents must regulate plumbing materials and constructions.

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Inspection Requirement

Any municipality may regulate plumbing construction and inspection through local codes.

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S.B. 365

Texas law adopting IRC and NEC as building codes in 2001.

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IRC

International Residential Code, standards for residential buildings.

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NEC

National Electrical Code, sets standards for electrical installations.

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House Bill 738

2021 bill updating building code to 2012 edition effective January 2022.

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Public Hearing Requirement

Mandated public input before amending the IRC.

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S.B. 5

Texas law adopting Energy Efficiency Chapter for residential construction.

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Nonattainment Area

Region failing to meet federal air quality standards.

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Affected County

Surrounding counties of a nonattainment area, subject to specific laws.

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H-B- 217

Texas law requiring plumbing codes adoption by the Plumbing Board.

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UPC and IPC

Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code for plumbing standards.

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Study Notes

Texas Building Codes

  • Prior to 2001, Texas lacked statewide building codes, with each city adopting its own standards.
  • Common codes included the Uniform Building Codes and the Southern Standard Building Code.
  • In 2001, Texas began adopting the International Codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) for residential construction, the National Electrical Code (NEC), the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and the International Building Code (IBC).
  • Plumbing codes can be based on the IRC, Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), or International Plumbing Code (IPC).

Evolution of International Code Council Model Code

  • In 2001, Texas adopted the IRC for residential construction.
  • The codes were updated to the 2012 edition in 2022.
  • Cities can amend codes to address local concerns.
  • Public hearing requirements for IRC amendments were added.
  • The 2001 legislature also adopted the energy efficiency chapter of the IRC for single-family residential construction and the IECC for other residential, commercial, and industrial construction.

Plumbing Licensing and Code Adoption

  • The Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners adopted the 2012 editions of the UPC and and IPC in 2001.
  • Local concerns in plumbing codes can align with board rules, but not differ substantially.
  • Plumbing inspectors must be paid directly by the city.

Additional Building Code and Regulatory Changes

  • The 2003 Texas Construction Commission was developed to establish fair standards for homebuyer complaints against builders.
  • The International Building Code (IBC) was also adopted for commercial and multi-family construction (from 2005).
  • Energy efficiency provisions of the IRC or IECC could be adopted by administrative rule.
  • Minor technical modifications to code regulations were included in some legislations, such as concerning the role of the Energy Systems Laboratory.
  • In 2015, a compliance path for residential construction was introduced.
  • Texas adopted the 2017 version of the National Electrical Code. (NEC).
  • Energy efficiency standards were updated in 2015.
  • The 2012 version of the IRC is the base code for residential construction in 2021.

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