Galveston, Texas Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Galveston, Texas.
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Galveston Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 (Galveston Municipal Code, Chapter 10) | online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 (Galveston Municipal Code, Chapter 10) | online |
| Plumbing Code | Galveston Municipal Code, Chapter 30 Plumbing & Gas | online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 (Galveston Municipal Code, Chapter 21) | online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 (Galveston Municipal Code, Chapter 12) | online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2000 | online |
| Accessibility Code | State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) | Secretary of State’s Office, (512) 463-5561 and online |
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 Ewald Building Official Phone: (409) 797-3620 Fax: (409) 797-3661 |
| Plumbing | Sonny Ewing Plumbing Inspector Phone: (409) 797-3630 |
| Mechanical | Berry Smith Mechanical Inspector Phone: (409) 797-3660 |
| Electrical | Gary Saenz Electrical Inspector Phone: (409) 797-3660 |
| Historic Preservation | Historical Preservation Officer Phone: (409) 797-3660 |
| Planning | Wendy O'Donohoe Director Phone: (409) 797-3660 |
| Environmental | Delilue Stark Community Development Coordinator Phone: (409) 797-3660 |
| City Attorney | Susie Green City Attorney Phone: (409) 797-3530 |
| Public Works | Brandon Wade Public Works Director Phone: (409) 737-3630 |
Other Texas Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Texas:
