Dallas, Texas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Dallas, Texas.
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Dallas Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Elias Sassoon, Interim Building Official, (214) 948-4320 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Elias Sassoon, Interim Building Official, (214) 948-4320 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2003 | Lonnie Erwin, Chief Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector, (214) 948-4464 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Lonnie Erwin, Chief Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector, (214) 948-4464 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Larry Heckler, Chief Electrical Inspector, (214) 948-4466 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | Joe Pierce, Building Inspection, (214) 670-4628 |
| Accessibility Code | State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2003 with 2001 amendments | Elias Sassoon, Interim Building Official, (214) 948-4320 |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas Code: IFGC 2003 | |
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 | Elias Sassoon Interim Building Official Phone: (214) 948-4320 Fax: (214) 948-4348 |
| Plumbing | Lonnie Erwin Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector Phone: (214) 948-4464 Fax: (214) 948-4374 |
| Mechanical | Lonnie Erwin Chief Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector Phone: (214) 948-4464 Fax: (214) 948-4374 |
| Electrical | Larry Heckler Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (214) 948-4466 Fax: (214) 948-4374 |
| Accessibility | Elias Sassoon Interim Building Official Phone: (214) 948-4320 Fax: (214) 948-4348 |
| Historic Preservation | Development Services Dept. Phone: (214) 670-5088 |
| Zoning | Neva Dean Chief Planner Phone: (214) 670-5803 |
| Planning | David Cossum Assistant Director Phone: (214) 670-4209 Fax: (214) 670-4210 |
| Environmental | Environmental & Health Services Phone: (214) 670-1950 Fax: (214) 670-8302 |
| City Attorney | Madeleine Johnson City Attorney Phone: (214) 670-3491 Fax: (214) 670-0622 |
| Public Works | Dept. of Public Works Engineering and Construction Services Phone: (214) 948-4226 Fax: (214) 948-4680 |
| Fire Marshal | Office of the Fire Marshal Phone: (214) 670-7951 Fax: (214) 670-4577 |
| Parks/Recreation | Paul Dyer Assistant Director Phone: (214) 670-4100 Fax: (214) 670-3205 |
| Aviation | Aviation Dept. Phone: (214) 670-6086 Fax: (214) 670-6051 |
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Other Texas Municipalities
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