Current Code Amendments

NCTCOG's Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC) and its five advisory boards conducted multiple meetings to review the latest editions of the model codes and develop regional amendments. Their review and recommendations are endorsed by NCTCOG's Executive Board. Currently, NCTCOG encourages jurisdictions in North Central Texas to adopt the following model construction codes along with their respective regional amendments as expeditiously as their local code adoption process will allow.

March 31, 2016: Clarification and Corrections to the 2015 International Codes Regional Recommended Amendments

Explanation of Options A and B:
Please note that as there is a wide range in firefighting philosophies / capabilities of cities across the region, OPTION “A” and OPTION “B” are provided in the Fire and Building Code amendments. Jurisdictions should choose one or the other based on their firefighting philosophies / capabilities when adopting code amendments.

Regional Codes Adoption Guidance and Information	Format
2015 International Green Construction Code Position Paper
2015 International Codes and Regional Code Amendments for North Central Texas

Current Regional Amendments

2017 National Electrical Code Amendments	Format
2017 National Electrical Code - Regional Amendments

Energy-Related Amendments, Guidance, and Methodology	Format
NCTCOG Sampling Protocol for Groups R2, R3, and R4 Occupancies
NCTCOG Approved Methodology for Establishing Code Compliant Multifamily Residences based on Measured Total Air Leakage Results Guidance for Code Officials, Raters, and Builders
ACH Tradeoff Guidance - Approved January 31, 2017
Energy Code Requirements of the 2015 IRC (IECC) - Residential Energy Compliance Path Template Form
Energy Code Requirements of the 2015 IRC (IECC) - Residential Energy Compliance Certificate Template Form

Special Inspections Amendments	Format
Special Inspections Program - Procedures - IBC Section 1704 Special Inspections
Special Inspections: Statement of Required Special Inspections
Special Inspections: Approved Agency Documentation
Special Inspections: Final Report

2015 ICC Codes Amendments	Format
2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Building Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Existing Building Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Residential Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Fire Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Plumbing Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Mechanical Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Fuel Gas Code - Regional Amendments
2015 International Energy Conservation Code - Regional Amendments

To order code books

The International Codes Council provides a "Code Adoption Toolkit ", including background information, technical papers, supporting documents, and more. The toolkit is available free at www.iccsafe.org/gr/pages/resources.aspx.

Past Codes

Model Construction Codes and Regional Amendments

NCTCOG's 2015 Amendment Recommendations (2015 International Codes and 2015 Special Inspection Forms)
NCTCOG’s 2012 Amendment Recommendations (2012 International Codes and 2014 National Electrical Code)
NCTCOG’s 2009 Amendment Recommendations (2009 International Codes and 2011 National Electrical Code)
NCTCOG’s 2006 Amendment Recommendations (2006 International Codes and 2008 National Electrical Code)
NCTCOG’s 2003 Amendment Recommendations (2003 International Codes and 2002 National Electrical Code)
NCTCOG’s 2000 Amendment Recommendations (2000 International Codes and 1999 National Electrical Code)
NCTCOG’s 1997 Amendment Recommendations (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)