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The Building Division ensures our buildings are designed and completed to standards that promote the quality, safety, and efficiency in accordance with the City Code.

The City has adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the 2021 International Codes as follows:

  • 2021 International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) – Appendices AA – AK, AM – AP, and AR – AU. 
  • 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) – Appendices B – E (Appendix B shall use rates of rainfall for San Antonio unless Austin is listed). 
  • 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) – Appendix A. 
  • 2021 International Fuel-Gas Code (IFGC) – Appendices A – D.  
  • 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) – Appendices CB - CC, RB - RC.
  • 2021 International Existing Buildings Code (IEBC) – Appendices B – C
  • 2021 International Building Code (IBC) – Appendices C – F, H - I, & K
  • 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) – No appendices adopted.  
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) – Appendix A
  • 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) – Appendices B – N.

ICC Codes can be viewed on the ICC Website.