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Current City Codes and Ordinances

The City of Dallas requires all structures be in compliance with adopted building and design codes, property maintenance, and land use regulations.

Construction codes effective May 12, 2023, or as noted otherwise.
2021 International Code Council codes are effective as of May 12, 2023.
2021 International Fire Code Chapter 16 Dallas Fire Code Amendment is effective as of February 10, 2023
The adopted codes can be purchased on-line at the International Code Council (ICC) Onlie Code Library.
Click the links below to view Dallas amendments.

CHAPTER 16: 2021 International Fire Code, with Dallas amendments (effective February 10, 2023)

CHAPTER 52: Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes of the Dallas City Code

CHAPTER 53: 2021 International Building Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 54: 2021 International Plumbing Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 55: 2021 International Mechanical Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 56: 2023 National Electrical Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 57: 2021 International Residential Code with Dallas Amendments

- Dallas Amendment: Ordinance 33099

CHAPTER 58: 2021 International Existing Building Code with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)

CHAPTER 59: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 60: 2021 International Fuel & Gas Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 61: 2015 International Green Construction Code with Dallas Amendments

CHAPTER 62: 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with Dallas Amendments (effective June 13, 2022)

*Landscape Irrigation Systems Ordinance is Appendix "F" of Chapter 54 Dallas Plumbing Code Amendments.

2021 International Code Council codes are effective as of May 12, 2023.

2021 International Fire Code Chapter 16 Dallas Fire Code Amendment is effective as of February 10, 2023

2021 Residential Energy Code Process (Effective May 12, 2023)

2021 Commercial Energy Code Process (Effective May 12, 2023)

2015 Residential Energy Code Process

2015 Commercial Energy Code Process

List of Registered Energy Code Third Party Providers (Updated 7/2026)

Resources

2025 Code Amendment Process

Green Building Forms and Resources

List of Registered Green Building Third Party Providers (Updated 7/2026)

Find out how to become a third-party provider

Third Party Green Building Program

Article X: Landscape and Tree Ordinance

*Landscape Irrigation Systems Ordinance is Appendix "F" of Chapter 54 Dallas Plumbing Code Amendments.

2015 ICC Codes with Dallas Amendments

Code interpretations involve understanding and applying the city’s building codes, zoning ordinances, land use regulations, and other standards to determine how they should be implemented in specific situations.

C12023-100 Fat Rendering Interpretation
FAR & Elevator Shafts Interpretation