Adopted Codes

Residential and Commercial Adopted Codes

On August 21, 2018, the Rowlett City Council approved ordinance ORD-022-18 (PDF) which updated the Building Codes used by the Inspections Department. Builders and contractors must follow these Codes when completing a job. Below are the new codes and approved amendments that shall be used when submitting plans for permitting.

For more information, please contact the Building Inspections Department at 972-412-6125.

Building and Property Related Codes 

• 2015 IBC (International Building Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IRC (International Residential Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IMC (International Mechanical Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IPC (International Plumbing Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2020 NEC (National Electric Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 IFC (International Fire Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2018 IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code) Approved Code Amendments (PDF)
• 2018 ISPSC (International Swimming Pool and Spa Code) Approved Code Amendments
• Lawn Irrigation Regulations