§ 6.6.0. TECHNICAL CODE ACRONYMS

This section provides information regarding the scope and intent of each technical code that the City of Austin has adopted into the Land Development Code.

IRC - International Residential Code
Scope	Scope - R101.2 The provisions of this International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structure.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - R101.3 The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

 

IBC - International Building Code
Scope	Scope - 101.2 The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the IRS.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code -101.3 The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

 

IEBC - International Existing Building Code
Scope	Scope -101.2 The provisions of the International Existing Building Code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - The intent of this code is to provide flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve compliance with minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings.

 

IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code
Scope	Scope - 101.2 The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein.

 

NEC - National Electrical Code
Scope	Scope - This code covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: 1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings; 2) Yards, lots parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.

 

UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code
Scope	Scope - 101.2 The provisions of this code shall apply to the addition to or erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, use or maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems; incinerators; or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - The intent of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems; incinerators; and other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction.

 

UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code
Scope	Scope -101.2 The provisions of this code shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems within this jurisdiction.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - This code is an ordinance providing minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

 

IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
Scope	Scope -This code applies to residential and commercial buildings.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - This code shall regulate the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy. This code is intended to provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve the effective use of energy. This code is not intended to abridge safety, health or environmental requirements contained in other applicable codes or ordinances.

 

IFC - International Fire Code
Scope	Scope - This code establishes regulations affecting or relating to structures, processes, premises and safeguards regarding: 1. The hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; 2. Conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; 3. Fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation; 4. Matters related to the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppressions or alarm systems; and 5. Conditions affecting the safety of fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Intent of Code	Intent of Code - The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.