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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)
These recently adopted codes can be purchased on-line at the
International Code Council website.The amendments (see above links) are available online at no cost or for purchase ONLY at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd., Room 118; Dallas, TX 75203.
Email addresses listed below are monitored daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
General Zoning, CO, Permit Submittal (applications process, forms, fees) Questions:
General Building Code Questions:
bibuildingcode@dallascityhall.com
ProjectDox Submittals and Questions:
Q-Team Submittal Process:
For final Code interpretations or requests for Alternate Material/Method contact appropriate Chief as listed below.:
Plumbing & Mechanical
Richard Denham
Chief Plumbing / Mechanical Code Administrator
214-948-4464
Electrical
Jeff McCabe
Chief Electrical Code Administrator
214-948-4472
Building
Shahla Layendecker, AIA, CBO, RID
Chief Building Code Administrator
214-948-4421