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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
- Code History (PDF) - Shows when codes were adopted
Health Inspection Ordinances
- Child-Care 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 Child-Care Centers Opens a New Window.
- State Minimum Standards for Child-Care Homes Opens a New Window.
- Texas Food Establishment Rules Opens a New Window. - Texas Department of State Health Services
Codes and Amendments
2021 I-Codes & 2020 nec (effective Feb. 13, 2023)
View the International Code Council (ICC) website for public access to the codes of which not all have been adopted by the City of Irving
- 2020 National Electrical Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Building Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Fuel Gas Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Mechanical Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Plumbing Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Residential Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Existing Building Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Amendments (PDF) - 2021 International Fire Code
Please see the Fire Dept web page
2015 I-Codes & 2014 nec (Effective Jan. 11, 2016 thru feb. 12, 2023)
- 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 Opens a New Window. - 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)
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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.