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What this is
Ordinance No. 4372 would update Richardson's construction standards by adopting the 2018 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, along with local amendments.
Why it matters
These updated codes set the minimum safety and energy-efficiency standards for new construction, renovations, and pools built in Richardson.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — March 29, 2021 meeting
- March 29, 2021 Vote taken — March 29, 2021 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 29, 2021
Adopt Ordinance No. 4372
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4372, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6-27 AND 6-28, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH APPENDIX D AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6-30 AND 6-31, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2018 EDITION AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6-33 AND 6-34, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2018 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 6-237 AND 6-238, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2018 EDITION, WITH APPENDIX A AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, SECTIONS 6-262 AND 6-263, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2018 EDITION AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 6-287 AND 6-288, TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2018 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH APPENDICES C AND E AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING ARTICLE IIA, SECTIONS 6-45 AND 6-46 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2018 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY ADDING ARTICLE IIB, SECTIONS 6-47 AND 6-48 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, 2018 EDITION AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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