Laredo, Texas Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Laredo, Texas.
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Code Alert: Laredo recently updated to the 2006 IBC codes; the link to Municode found on the website under "City Ordinances" still refers to the 2000 IBC with amendments.
Laredo Texas Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2006 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Energy Code | IECC 2006 | Building Dept., 956-794-1625 |
| Other Codes | IFGC 2006 | |
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 | Erasmo A. Villarreal Building Department Director Phone: (956) 794-1625 Fax: (956) 795-2998 |
| Civil | Rogelio Rivera City Engineer Phone: (956) 791-7345 Fax: (956) 791-7496 |
| Zoning | Keith Selman Planning Director Phone: (956) 794-1613 |
| Planning | Keith Selman Planning Director Phone: (956) 794-1613 |
| City Attorney | Jaime Flores City Attorney Phone: (956) 791-7319 Fax: (956) 791-7494 |
| Public Works | Alejandro Labrada Public Works Director Phone: (956) 795-2500 Fax: (956) 795-2507 |
| Fire Marshal | Daniel Pottin Fire Marshal Phone: (956) 795-2150 |
| Parks/Recreation | Miguel Pescador Parks & Recreation Director Phone: (956) 795-2350 |
| Aviation | Jose Flores Laredo International Airport Phone: (956) 795-2000 |
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