San Antonio Building Codes

Codes

Building Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IBC 2018 with amendments

Residential Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IRC 2018 with amendments

Existing Building Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IEBC 2018 with amendments

Fire Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IFC 2018 with amendments

Plumbing Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IPC 2018 with amendments

Mechanical Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IMC 2018 with amendments

Fuel Gas Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IFGC 2018 with amendments

Energy Conservation Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the IECC 2018 with amendments

Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 of San Antonio

adopts the ISPSC 2018 with amendments

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2016 of San Antonio

adopts the NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments

National Electrical Code 2017 of San Antonio

adopts the NFPA 70, 2017 with amendments

National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2016 of San Antonio

adopts the NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments

Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators 2016 of San Antonio

adopts the ASME A17.1, 2016 without amendments

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete of San Antonio

adopts the ACI 318 2014 with amendments

OSHA

OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping

OSHA 1910 General Industry

OSHA 1926 Construction

Additional Resources

2010 ADA Standards

Fair Housing Act Design Manual [PDF]

Adoption Info

INCORPORATED UPDATES

Article III. - Building Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article IV. - Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article V. - Existing Building Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article III. - Fire Prevention Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article IX. - Plumbing Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article VII. - Mechanical Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article VIII. - Gas Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article X. - Energy Conservation Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article XIV. - Swimming Pool and Spa Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

Article VI. - Electrical Code
adopted June 21, 2018
Original document

FURTHER INFORMATION

Development Services Department - Code Enforcement Services

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San Antonio Building Codes

The building codes of San Antonio adopt the the International Building Code 2018 (IBC 2018), International Residential Code 2018 (IRC 2018), International Existing Building Code 2018 (IEBC 2018), International Fire Code 2018 (IFC 2018), International Plumbing Code 2018 (IPC 2018), International Mechanical Code 2018 (IMC 2018), International Fuel Gas Code 2018 (IFGC 2018), International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (IECC 2018), International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 2018 (ISPSC 2018), Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016, National Electrical Code, 2017, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2016, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2016, and Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete 2014.

San Antonio Agencies

San Antonio Fire Department
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAFD
Address: 315 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210.207.8400

Development Services Department - Code Enforcement Services
Building Standards Board
Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/CES/About/Building-Standards-Board
Address: Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center, 1901 South Alamo Street San Antonio, TX 78204
P.O. Box: 839966 San Antonio, TX 78283-3966
Phone: 311