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International Code Council (ICC) Online Code Library

Building construction codes effective March 1, 2017 or as noted otherwise.  Click the links below to download the PDF files.

​​CHAPTER 16:  2015 International Fire Code, including Appendix J, with Dallas Amendments (effective October 1, 2016)​

The Fire Code amendments include adoption of the 2013 Edition of the following Standards:  Sprinklers, NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and Fire Alarm, NFPA 72.

CHAPTER 53:  2015 International Building Code with Dallas Amendments 
                                  Code Update:  Ordinance Number 32198 (effective June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 54:  2015 International Plumbing Code with Dallas Amendments 
CHAPTER 55:  2015 International Mechanical Code with Dallas Amendments 
CHAPTER 56:  2020 National Electrical Code​ with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 57:  2015 International Residential Code with Dallas Amendments
                                  Code Update:  Ordinance Number 32200 (effective June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 58:  2021 International Existing Building Code with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 59:  2015 International Energy Conservation Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 60:  2015 International Fuel & Gas Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 61:  2015 International Green Construction Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 62:  2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)

             CHAPTER 52:  Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes of the Dallas City Code
                                               Code Update: Ordinance Number 32196 (effective June 13, 2022)