Brownsville, Texas Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Brownsville, Texas.
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Brownsville Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | No amendments |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | No amendments |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | No amendments |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | No amendments |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Evaristo Gamez, (956) 550-8345 or online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | No amendments |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 |
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 | Evaristo Gamez Permitting Director Phone: (956) 550-8345 Fax: (956) 550-8802 |
| Plumbing | Ramiro Zapata Plumbing Plans Examiner Phone: (956) 548-6122 Fax: (956) 550-8802 |
| Mechanical | Richard Alvarez Mechanical Plans Examiner Phone: (956) 550-8345 Fax: (956) 550-8802 |
| Electrical | Joe De La Garza Electrical Plans Examiner Phone: (956) 550-6126 Fax: (956) 550-8802 |
| Accessibility | Evaristo Gamez Permitting Director Phone: (956) 550-8345 Fax: (956) 550-8802 |
| Historic Preservation | Joe Gauito Heritage Officer Phone: (956) 548-6150 |
| Zoning | Ben Medina Phone: (956) 548-6150 Fax: (956) 548-6144 |
| Planning | Ben Medina Phone: (956) 548-6150 Fax: (956) 548-6144 |
| Environmental | Joe Hinojosa Phone: (956) 542-7511 |
| City Attorney | James R. Goza City Attorney Phone: (956) 548-6011 Fax: (956) 546-4291 |
| Public Works | Carlos Ayala Phone: (956) 542-7511 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Administration Phone: (956) 542-2064 Fax: (956) 982-1049 |
| Aviation | Dan Weber Phone: (956) 542-4373 |
Other Texas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Texas:
