International Code Council (ICC) Online Code Library
Building construction codes effective May 12, 2023, or as noted otherwise. Click the links below to download the PDF files.
CHAPTER 16: 2021 International Fire Code, with Dallas amendments (effective May 12, 2023)
CHAPTER 52: Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes of the Dallas City Code
CHAPTER 53: 2021 International
Building Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 54: 2021 International
Plumbing Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 55: 2021 International
Mechanical Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 56: 2020 National Electrical Code with Dallas Amendments (effective
June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 57: 2021 International
Residential Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 58: 2021 International
Existing Building Code with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)
CHAPTER 59: 2021 International
Energy Conservation Code with Dallas Amendments
CHAPTER 60: 2021 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)
The 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:
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