Abilene, Texas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Abilene, Texas.
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Abilene Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2000 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Accessibility Code | Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
| Elevator Code | IFGC 2003 | Building Department, (915) 676-6273 |
Texas Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Structural | David Sartor Building Official Phone: (915) 676-6272 |
| Plumbing | Van Watson Assistant Building Official Phone: (915) 676-6486 |
| Mechanical | Van Watson Assistant Building Official Phone: (915) 676-6486 |
| Electrical | Van Watson Assistant Building Official Phone: (915) 676-6486 |
| Accessibility | David Sartor Building Official Phone: (915) 676-6272 |
| Zoning | Jeff Armstrong Development Services Phone: (915) 676-6475 |
| Planning | Jeff Armstrong Development Services Phone: (915) 676-6475 |
| Public Works | Andy Anderson City Engineer Phone: (915) 676-6284 |
| Fire Marshal | Ed Williams Fire Marshal Phone: (915) 676-6679 |
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