Building Codes

As of October 1, 2016 all plans submitted will be required to meet the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code and Ordinance No. 2020, Appendix C, Section C-104, 3.j. which requires the foundation for each new building (and each new addition to a building) must meet all the criteria in this section ,as applicable. Exception, if the building or addition does not contain habitable space (as defined in the IBC), it must meet only the requirement for "non-habitable space," as indicated below.
    j. Elevation of bottom floor. Each foundation shall have an elevation of at least 15 inches above standard base level.
 
 Ordinance No. 2020
 
The City of West University Place has adopted the following building codes and ordinances to regulate construction within the city:

Code

Local Amendments

2012 International Building Code

International Building Code (PDF)

2012 International Residential Building Code

International Residential Code (PDF)

2012 International Plumbing Code

International Plumbing Code (PDF)

2012 International Mechanical Code

International Mechanical Code (PDF)

2015 International Energy Conservation Code

International Energy Conservation Code (PDF)

2012 International Fuel Gas Code

International Fuel Gas Code (PDF)

2012 International Fire Code

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2011 National Electrical Code

NEC Code (PDF)

2012 International Property Maintenance Code

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