Brownsville, Texas Building Codes

Building Codes References

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2003No amendments
Structural CodeIBC 2003No amendments
Plumbing CodeIPC 2003No amendments
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003No amendments
Electrical CodeNEC 2005Evaristo Gamez, (956) 550-8345 or online
Energy CodeIECC 2000

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 AreaContact
StructuralEvaristo Gamez
Permitting Director
Phone: (956) 550-8345
Fax: (956) 550-8802
PlumbingRamiro Zapata
Plumbing Plans Examiner
Phone: (956) 548-6122
Fax: (956) 550-8802
MechanicalRichard Alvarez
Mechanical Plans Examiner
Phone: (956) 550-8345
Fax: (956) 550-8802
ElectricalJoe De La Garza
Electrical Plans Examiner
Phone: (956) 550-6126
Fax: (956) 550-8802
AccessibilityEvaristo Gamez
Permitting Director
Phone: (956) 550-8345
Fax: (956) 550-8802
Historic PreservationJoe Gauito
Heritage Officer
Phone: (956) 548-6150
EnvironmentalJoe Hinojosa
Phone: (956) 542-7511
ZoningBen Medina
Phone: (956) 548-6150
Fax: (956) 548-6144
PlanningBen Medina
Phone: (956) 548-6150
Fax: (956) 548-6144
City AttorneyJames R. Goza
City Attorney
Phone: (956) 548-6011
Fax: (956) 546-4291
Public WorksCarlos Ayala
Phone: (956) 542-7511
Parks/RecreationParks Administration
Phone: (956) 542-2064
Fax: (956) 982-1049
AviationDan Weber
Phone: (956) 542-4373