Codes and Ordinances

Building Ordinances

• Construction Heat (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - For temp gas releases in new residential homes
• Dumpster Enclosure Ordinance (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - Ordinance # 9215 takes effect December 1, 2010
• Fault Current Calculation Form (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - For new electrical service
• Fence Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 15 of the Development Standards and Construction Codes - Fences
• Grease Interceptor Sizing (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - Use this to determine how large a grease interceptor is required for your food establishment.
• Irrigation (PDF) Opens a New Window.  Ordinance 2008-9027
• Water Heater Location Requirements (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - Guideline restricting the placement of water heaters with storage tanks in attics

Health Inspection Ordinances

• Childcare Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 13, Municipal Code of Irving
• Food Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 18, Municipal Code of Irving
• Nursing Home Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 11, Municipal Code of Irving
• State Minimum Standards for Nursing Facilities Opens a New Window. 
• Smoking Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 48, Municipal Code of Irving
• State Minimum Standards for Childcare Centers Opens a New Window. 
• State Minimum Standards for Childcare Homes Opens a New Window. 
• Texas Food Establishment Rules Opens a New Window.  - Department of State Health Services

Codes and Amendments (Effective Jan. 11, 2016)

View the International Code Council (ICC) website Opens a New Window.  for public access to the codes of which not all have been adopted by the City of Irving

• 2014 National Electrical Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Building Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Fire Code
  Please see the Fire Dept web page
• 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Mechanical Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Plumbing Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Residential Code
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code ***Effective 9-1-16***
  Amendments (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Code History (PDF) Opens a New Window.  - Shows when codes were adopted

Sign and Billboard Information

• Current Map of the Incorporated City Limits Opens a New Window. 
• Current Organization Chart (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Current Zoning Map Opens a New Window. 
• Current Zoning Ordinance Opens a New Window. 
• Enforcement Plan (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Inventory of Outdoor Advertising Sign (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Records Retention Schedule (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Roster of Enforcement Personnel
• Sign Ordinance Opens a New Window.  - Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code, Billboards, and Signs
• Summary of Annual Enforcement Actions (PDF) Opens a New Window.