Building Code Information

NOTICE

 
 Effective January 1, 2024 - The City of Grapevine has adopted the following codes:
 
2021 International Building Code

2021 International Residential Code

2021 International Plumbing Code

2021 International Mechanical Code

2021 International Fuel Gas Code

2021 International Fire Code

2020 National Electric Code

International Swimming Pool & Spa Code

 ENERGY CODES -
 (a) Single-family residential construction: Effective September 1, 2016, the energy efficiency chapter of the International Residential Code, as it existed on May 1, 2015, and as supplemented by Health and Safety Code, §388.003(i) and (j), is adopted as the energy code in this state for single-family residential construction as it is defined in Health and Safety Code, §388.002(12).
 
 (b) All other residential, commercial, and industrial construction: Effective November 1, 2016, the International Energy Conservation Code, as it existed on May 1, 2015, is adopted as the energy code for use in this state for all residential, commercial, and industrial construction that is not single-family residential construction under subsection (a) of this section.
 
 HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY-
 The State of Texas has adopted the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for handicapped accessibility.  
 
 Compliance with energy codes and handicapped accessibility is done through properly certified third party inspection agencies employed by the building permit applicant.  Proof of compliance must be submitted to the Building Inspection Department.