Austin, Texas Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Austin, Texas.
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Austin Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Byron Kurka, (512) 974-2348 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Byron Kurka, (512) 974-2348 and online |
| Plumbing Code | UPC 2003 | Dan McNabb, (512) 974-2752 and online |
| Mechanical Code | UMC 2003 | Dan McNabb, (512) 974-2752 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 1999 | Alex Verver, (512) 974-6476 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | UFC 1994 | Carl Wren, (512) 448-2455 and online |
| Accessibility Code | State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC | For state amendments contact: General Services Commission at (512) 463-1931. For local information contact, Shirley Muns at (512) 322-6453. |
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 | Tim Langan Builidng Plan Review Phone: (512) 974-2385 |
| Plumbing | Monty Lowell Plumbing Plan Review Phone: (512) 974-2882 |
| Mechanical | Lalo Sanchez Mechnical Plan Review Phone: (512) 974-2538 |
| Electrical | Lee Verver Electrical Plan Review Phone: (512) 974-6484 |
| Civil | Development Assistance Phone: (512) 974-6370 |
| Accessibility | Mike Heitz Building Official Phone: (512) 974-3433 |
| Historic Preservation | Barbara Stockton Phone: (512) 974-2414 |
| Zoning | Greg Guernsy Zoning Phone: (512) 974-6370 |
| City Attorney | Sandora Jefferson Phone: (512) 974-2000 |
| Public Works | Leon Barba Phone: (512) 974-2000 |
| Fire Marshal | Kevin Baum Assistant Fire Marshal Phone: (512) 448-2455 Fax: (512) 441-3339 |
| Parks/Recreation | Jesus Alverez Director Phone: (512) 974-2000 |
| Aviation | Jim Smith Phone: (512) 974-2000 |
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Other Texas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Texas:
