International Building Code (IBC) (2024 Amendments)
International Building Code (IBC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be March 20 - April 26, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Building Code (IBC)
Austin City Council will review the proposed changes for the International Building Code (IBC). Approved changes are scheduled for consideration by City Council on September 12, 2024 and will be implemented on January 1, 2025.
The comment period for the proposed changes will close April 26, 2024. Responses to feedback made during the comment period are posted below in the Documents section. Please contact DSDCommunications@austintexas.gov for general questions or if you require further assistance.
The IBC is a model building code developed by the International Code Council. It has been adopted for use as a base code standard by most jurisdictions in the United States, including Austin. The IBC addresses both health and safety concerns for buildings based upon prescriptive and performance-related requirements. The IBC is intended to protect public health and safety while avoiding unnecessary costs and preferential treatment of specific materials or methods of construction.
Public input regarding the proposed 2024 technical code amendments will be collected March 20 - April 26, 2024. All input received will be submitted to the Austin City Council by September 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When a page is open for public comment, you will notice the button on the project indicates "learn more." The "learn more" button will take you to the individual project page. There, you can provide your feedback and questions about the proposed Code changes. Provide your comment in the available box and select "comment." After a comment period has ended, you can still view the page and access the presentation/documents by selecting "view results". We appreciate your participation.
Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
International Building Code (IBC)
- Comment period March 20 – April 26, 2024
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- Comment period March 20 – April 26, 2024
International Residential Code (IRC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- Comment period TBD
International Fire Code (IFC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC)
- Comment period to begin mid-May
Adopting the most recent codes help protect the health, safety and welfare of Austin residents by
- Responding to new findings from building science research, field experience or changes in community expectations
- Responding to building performance assessments following catastrophic events to increase resilience in new structures
- Introducing new and innovative technologies and construction methods
- Aligning with other current accepted codes and standards
Additionally, adopting and implementing revised codes within two years of publication date is required to maintain our ISO Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) classification or ISO rating (currently at a class 3 for Commercial and class 4 for Residential). The BCEGS classification and ISO rating affect the insurance rating for the City of Austin.
Although each Code follows the same process, the process occurs at different times for some Codes. Certain Codes also require more steps than others during review. Consequently, not all Codes will be adopted at the same time. Please check each page for more detail about the expected timeline for each Code change.
Visit the DSD Public Meetings webpage to access the Technical Code Changes Webinar recording and slide deck from April 9, where the proposed changes to this code were discussed.