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Editor's note–Former article IV, division 2 pertaining to similar provisions, was repealed by Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026. Prior to the replacement this division derived from the following: Code 1975, §§ 5-3, 5-5, 5-19; Ordinance 2626, § 1, adopted 6/10/2002; Ordinance 2627, § 1, adopted 6/10/2002; Ordinance 3000 adopted 5/12/2008; Ordinance 3035 adopted 12/22/2008; Ordinance 3162, § 1, adopted 10/24/2011; Ordinance 3174 adopted 12/12/2011; Ordinance 3262, § 1, adopted 8/12/2013; Ordinance 3333 adopted 10/27/2014; Ordinance 3336 adopted 10/27/2014; Ordinance 3605, § 2, adopted 9/23/2019; Ordinance 3607 adopted 9/23/2019; Ordinance 3613 adopted 10/14/2019; Ordinance 3615, § 2, adopted 10/14/2019.
(a) 
There is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, within the City, including permits and penalties, the following model codes with amendments and authority to adopt policies thereto as set forth in this Article IV:
(1) 
The 2024 edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-141 and 98-142.
(2) 
The 2024 edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-143 and 98-144.
(3) 
The 2024 edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-151 and 98-152.
(4) 
The 2024 edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-149 and 98-150.
(5) 
The 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-332 and 98-333.
(6) 
The 2024 edition of the International Plumbing Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-373 and 98-374.
(7) 
The 2024 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-284 and 98-285.
(8) 
The 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and automatically adopt the latest NEC code as adopted by the state, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of any ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-232 and 98-233.
(9) 
The 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city and as amended by sections 98-145 and 98-146.
(10) 
The 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another Ordinance of the city as amended by sections 98-147 and 98-148.
(11) 
The 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, except as it may be in conflict with the provisions of another ordinance of the city as amended.
(b) 
The codes adopted by reference in subsection (a) of this section are hereby amended as follows:
(1) 
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
"Permanent toilet facilities"
Means a room in an existing building (including a construction trailer) or in the building being constructed with a water closet installed in such room which conforms to the plumbing code and is continuously available to all workers involved in a construction project.
"Temporary toilet facilities"
Means a portable, fully enclosed, chemically sanitized toilet which is serviced and cleaned at least once each week.
(2) 
Every construction project requiring a permit within the city shall have adequate toilet facilities for workers associated with the project. The following shall be considered adequate facilities:
Residential construction projects: At least one permanent toilet facility shall be maintained in each subdivision for the employees or subcontractors of each builder holding a permit for a building in that subdivision. A toilet facility must be provided by each builder as long as the builder holds an active permit in the subdivision.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2024 edition, together with Appendix H and K of such Code, as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted as the residential building code of the city, which governs the construction of one-family and two-family dwelling units in the city.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Building Code, 2024 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as herein amended, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the building code of the City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such code were copied at length herein.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as amended by section 98-146 is hereby adopted by reference and designated as a part of the energy conservation code of the city as though such code were copied at length herein.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted as the swimming pool and spa code of the city, which governs the construction of private, public, and semi-public swimming pools and spas in the city.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Existing Building Code, 2024 edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, as herein amended, is hereby adopted by reference and designated as the existing building code of the City of North Richland Hills, the same as though such code were copied at length herein.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
The International Fire Code, 2024 edition, together with appendices B, C, D, F, H, and I, of such code as adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Secretary, and as recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the City Council appointed Construction Code Board of Appeals (which serves as the City's Technical Code Review Committee), are hereby adopted as the fire code of the city for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the city, and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code, 2024 edition, as amended, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in this section.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
In the event that a provision of a state or federal regulation is in direct conflict with a provision contained in this article, then the most stringent provision shall govern and take precedence.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
(a) 
Appeals generally.
Appeals of persons aggrieved by orders or decisions made by the Fire Marshal which pertain to regulations contained in this code shall be heard by the Construction Code Appeals Board which is established under the provisions of section 98-42 et seq.
(b) 
Procedures.
The procedures of submitted an application for an appeal regarding this code shall be governed by the rules and regulations contained in the building code and any subsequent amendments thereto.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)
This article shall be deemed an exercise of the police powers of the city for the preservation and protection of the public health, peace, safety, and welfare, and all provisions of this code.
(Ordinance 3947 adopted 2/9/2026)