This page contains approved amendments to various disciplines in the Technical Codes.  Scroll down to view Technical Code Interpretations and Code Related Presentations.

Amendments to Chapter 25-12, Technical Codes:

Building Code (Links below are PDF files)

• 2009 IBC International Building Code includes the 2009 International Existing Building Code (Ordinance # 20100624-143, effective 10-1-10)

• 2009 IBC Amended International Building Code (related to Bed & Breakfasts) (Ord. 20120112-031, effective  2-23-12)

Energy Code

• 2009 IECC International Energy Conservation Code (Ordinance # 20100408-051, effective 10-1-10)

• Contractors for Energy Code Required Testing (PDF) (This is a list of contractors that are allowed to perform energy code testing)

Electric Code

• 2011 National Electrical Code (Ordinance 20111020-089, effective 02-01-12)

Fire Code

• 2009 IFC International Fire Code (Ordinance # 20100624-142, effective 10-1-10)

Property Maintenance Code

• 2009 IPMC International Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance # 20100408-052, effective 01-01-11)

Mechanical Code

• 2009 UMC Uniform Mechanical Code (Ordinance # 20100624-145, effective 10-1-10)

• 2009 UMC Amended Uniform Mechanical Code (Ord. 20111020-088, effective 10-20-11)

Plumbing Code

• 2009 UPC Uniform Plumbing Code (Ordinance #2010624-146, effective 10-1-10)

• 2009 UPC Amended Uniform Plumbing Code (Ord. 20111020-090, effective  10-20-11)

Residential Code

• 2006 International Residential Code (Ordinance # 20071018-089, effective 01-01-08)

• Amendment to 2006 IRC Code (Exterior Walls) (Ordinance # 20080327-060, effective 04-07-08)

• Amendment to 2006 IRC Code (Visitability, Accessibility) (Ordinance # 20080618-094, effective 06-29-08)

• Amendment to 2006 IRC Code (Permits) (Ordinance # 20100624-144, effective 10-01-10)

• Non-Complying Structures Remodel Ordinance (Ordinance # 20100624-149, effective 06-24-10)

• 3rd Party Commissioning Form (Required for 10,000 SF of new conditioned space)

Solar Energy Code

• 2006 Uniform Solar Energy Code (Ordinance # 20071018-087, effective 10-18-07)

Technical Code Interpretations

Building Code

• Accessible Pathway and Accessible Parking (CI2011-0002)

• Permitting of Mixed Use Multiple Occupancy Buildings (CI2012-0001)

Residential Code

• Wall Board Inspection (CI2010-0003)

• Accessory Structure as a Dwelling Unit (CI2011-004)

Plumbing Code

• Installation of Composting Toilets (CI2012-0003)

Electric Code

• Identification of Outlets (CI2010-0001)

• Emergency Shut-off Switch (CI2010-0002)

• Approved Use of NM Cable (CI2010-0005)

• Commercial Wiring Methods (CI2010-0006)

Mechanical Code

• Domestic Dryer Vents (CI2012-0002)

Energy Code

• Austin Energy Demand Load (CI2011-0003)

Fire Code - none

International Property Maintenance Code - none

Code-Related Presentations

• Presentation on 2010 Plumbing Code Changes

• Presentation on Non-Complying Structures Remodel Ordinance # 20100624-149

• Presentation on 2006 Amendment to IRC Code and Permit Ordinance # 20100624-144