Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider, Discuss and Act upon a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Adoption of the 2024 Editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and the International Swimming Pool Spa Code, Codified in Chapter 122 of the Code of Ordinances, City of McKinney, Texas (the “McKinney Code”), and the International Fire Code, Codified in Chapter 42 of the McKinney Code, Together with Local Amendments to Each of the Foregoing “Model Codes” Recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and/or City Staff.
Summary
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION CASE NUMBER: _____
MEETING DATE: July 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Building Inspections
CONTACT: Suzanne Arnold, Chief Building Official
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: Consider and recommend the adoption of the 2024 International Codes listed above, with proposed amendments.
ZONING: N/A
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The City of McKinney currently has adopted and enforces the 2021 Editions of the International Codes listed above.
ITEM SUMMARY: The International Code Council updates their library of Building Codes every three years to stay current with new building technology, social trends, best practices, environmental responsibility, and in some cases, lessons learned from failures. Cities must officially adopt codes into ordinance for them to become effective. It is important that McKinney stays current with other area cities to create consistency and facilitate development. The City of McKinney is seeking to adopt the code amendments for the 2024 codes recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as well as a few local amendments, with the adoption of these codes. The City of McKinney Building Inspections Department plans to educate the public of upcoming changes through two public meetings to review the significant changes, documents posted on the City’s website, and an email blast to all contacts. The target effective date of the new codes is October 1, 2025.
BUILDING OFFICIAL STATEMENT:
The request has been researched and validated.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
To include:
• 2024 International Building Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Residential Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Existing Building Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Energy Conservation Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Plumbing Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Fuel Gas Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Mechanical Code Significant Changes
• 2024 International Fire Code Significant Changes
• North Central Texas Council of Governments Recommended Amendments
• Proposed Ordinances
ACTION: Approved Denied Tabled