The City of Austin updates the technical codes in accordance with the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) code cycle schedules. The International Codes are the most trusted source of model codes and standards.
| Technical Code | Public Feedback Period | City Council Adoption Date | Implementation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) | May 15 - June 16, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) | May 15 - June 16, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Residential Code (IRC) | June 25 - July 24, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Building Code (IBC) | June 25 - July 24, 2024* | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) | June 4 - July 5, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) | June 12 - July 8, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Fire Code (IFC) | May 28 - June 27, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) | March 20 - April 26, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC) | May 20 - June 28, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
| International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | July 26 - August 26, 2024 | March/April 2025 | June/July 2025 |
Engagement Opportunities
Please reference the table above to find the public feedback period for each of the technical codes. Each technical code’s proposed amendments will be posted and its webpage will open for public comment on the first date of its feedback period. The last date of the feedback period is the final date during which comments are still open.
Engagement opportunities can be found within the timeline to the right.
*Updates to the International Building Code (IBC) were posted for a second round of public input following the addition of additional language. (The first feedback period was March 20 - April 26, 2024).
To learn more about each proposed code change, click on the pages below.
Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be May 15 - June 16. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be May 15 - June 16. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Residential Code (IRC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be open June 25 - July 24, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Building Code (IBC) (2024 Amendments)
The second period of public input period for this code is June 25 - July 24, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be June 4 - July 5. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Fire Code (IFC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will close June 27. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code was March 20 - April 26, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code will be open through June 28. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Public comment period for 2024 Technical Code Amendments is June 12 - July 9, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.
International Existing Building Code (IEBC) (2024 Amendments)
The public input period for this code is July 26 - August 26, 2024. The Austin City Council will review the proposed changes prior to adoption.