International Residential Code (IRC)
International Residential Code (IRC)
The proposed changes for the International Residential Code (IRC) were approved for adoption by the Austin City Council on June 3, 2021 and will go into effect on September 1, 2021. To see the adopted changes in MuniCode, please click here.
The comment period closed March 14, 2021. Responses to feedback made during the comment period are posted below in the Documents section. Please contact DSDEngagementUnit@austintexas.gov for general questions or if you require further assistance.
The International Residential Code (IRC) is a comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses using prescriptive provisions. The IRC is designed to meet the needs of the public through model code regulations.
The chart below details the process for this proposed change to be adopted:
The documents below provide more details about the International Residential Code (IRC) 2021 Technical Code Changes. A new document has been added detailing the feedback received during the engagement period, along with responses provided by DSD.
- 2021 IRC Ordinance Presentation is the presentation used in in the video linked above.
- 2021 IRC Proposed Changes (Pre-Law Draft) highlights proposed revisions to the current Code.
- 2021 IRC Question_Comment Response Summary provides a consolidated list of questions, comments and responses.