City of Paris, TX Residential Code

Definition.

For purposes of this division, "residential code" shall mean the 2021 International Residential Code (sometimes referred to as IRC), including any and all amendments, revisions or revised additions to the 2021 International Residential Code.

(b)

Adoption.

In conformance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 214, subchapter G, sections 214.211 through 214.214, the 2021 International Residential Code, including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U and AQ, is hereafter adopted as the municipal residential code for the city. The 2021 International Residential Code shall apply to all construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as therein provided in the city. The city council may establish procedures to adopt local amendments to the International Residential Code and for the administration and enforcement of the International Residential Code. The International Residential Code shall not apply to the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring and related components.

(c)

Copies on file.

Copies of the 2021 International Residential Code will be maintained on file in the office of the planning and development department and may be viewed online at https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes/2021-icode, and the provisions thereof shall be controlling as set out herein in the construction of all one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

(Ordinance 2001-076, sec. 2, adopted 12/10/01; Ordinance 2010-029, sec. 2, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-026, sec. 2, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 7-16(a)(3), (d), (f); Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)

The 2021 International Residential Code adopted by section 4.02.061 shall be amended as set forth in Ordinance 2023-018, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

(Ordinance 2010-029, sec. 3, adopted 8/23/10; Ordinance 2017-026, sec. 3, adopted 7/10/17; 1988 Code, sec. 7-18; Ordinance 2020-051 adopted 10/12/20; Ordinance 2023-018 adopted 4/10/2023)