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Current City Codes and Ordinances

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2021 International Code Council codes are effective as of May 12, 2023.

2021 International Fire Code Chapter 16 Dallas Fire Code Amendment is effective as of February 10, 2023

The City of Dallas requires all structures be in compliance with adopted building and design codes, property maintenance, and land use regulations.

2021 Residential Energy Code(Effective May 12, 2023)

2021 Commercial Energy Code(Effective May 12, 2023)

2015 Residential Energy Code

2015 Commercial Energy Code

List of Registered Energy Code Third Party Providers(Updated 6/24/24)

The City of Dallas has adopted the following codes with Dallas Amendments effective June 13, 2022.

2020 National Electrical Code
Chapter 56 Dallas Electrical Code

Resources

2021 International Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 16 Dallas Fire Code Amendments
(Effective February 10, 2023)

2015 City of Dallas Green Ordinance(Effective March, 1, 2017)

Current code and plan review checklists

List of Registered Green Building Third Party Providers(Updated 6/24/24)

Find out how to become a third-party provider

The City of Dallas has adopted the following codes with Dallas Amendments:

2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Chapter 54 Dallas Plumbing Code Amendments
2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Chapter 55 Dallas Mechanical Code Amendments
2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
Chapter 57 Dallas Residential Code Amendments (Chapters 11-32)
2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Chapter 59 Dallas Energy Conservation Code
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
Chapter 60 Dallas Fuel Gas Code Amendments

*Landscape Irrigation Systems Ordinance is Appendix "F" of Chapter 54 Dallas Plumbing Code Amendments.

2015 ICC Codes with Dallas Amendments