Do the residential building codes cover additions, i.e. adding on to existiing walls, tying in to existing foundations/roofs,etc.?
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Do the residential building codes cover additions, i.e. adding on to existiing walls, tying in to existing foundations/roofs,etc.?
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Sure, why not? If a city has adopted a code, wouldn't it apply to all construction? The only work thjat would not be covered would be cosmetic or non-structural.
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could you imagine if they didn't?
Do the residential building codes cover additions, i.e. adding on to existiing walls, tying in to existing foundations/roofs,etc.?
If I remember right, San Marcos is "easy" in not having a separate remodeling code (unlike some other Texas cities). Looks like IBC 2003 & IRC 2003.
Did find a reference appending that Contractors are required to provide for adequate trash/waste disposal and adequate sanitary facilities for all workers for remodle & renovation work.
Also see that they have a specific IRC change to only permit fire-treated wood roofs.
Well, aharumph, closed the page before looking to see if CoSM has a residential permit FAQ, which can tell you most ofwhat you need to know (like how large a scope requires a permit, what documents are needd, costs for permits, number of inspection, and the like).
That help any?
Thanks CapnMac. I called the city and they are switching over to 2006 IRC in September. I live outside the city limits so I don't need to pull permits when building.Since I will be adding on I want to make sure that everything is up to code. I just was not sure how much is covered in the codes when it comes to additions. I am going to invest in a 2006 IRC copy anyway but was hoping that it would state things such as tying in to existing walls, ridges,roofs, etc.Thanks again for your help and time.
If you are outside city limits, you are still subject to Texas Residential Construction Commission requirements which I believe is IRC 2003. City of Austin is IRC 2006. There are several independent inspection firms out there if you want someone to let you know if you are meeting code requirements. I think one companies name is McComas. The do inspections for municipalities that do not want to support a building inspection department.
Bruce
Thanks Hiker. I did not know that.
I don't know if this would apply in your location since you said you were outside town limits, but on a rehab I worked on in NJ we had to bring the entire house up to code because of the addition we added. Since the improvement was deemed to be over 50% by the AHJ (even though the added sqft was only 1/3 of existing) things like stairway slope and head clearances, electrical, etc. had to be changed in the existing structure to meet current code.
shoot these guys are in Texas, they don't have them fancy codes yet!!!