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File #: ORD-3944    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 7/27/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/19/2025 Final action:
Title: Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3944 amending Chapter 22, Article III.5 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 3944
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Title
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3944 amending Chapter 22, Article III.5 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code with certain additions, deletions, and amendments; and take appropriate action.

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REQUESTOR:
Community Services Department

BACKGROUND:
The City has been enforcing the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) since January 1, 2020. Staff's proposed adoption of the 2024 IRC maintains alignment with current industry standards, best practices, and regional code consistency through the North Texas Council of Governments (NTCOG).

DISCUSSION:
The Council will discuss updating to the most current edition, the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). Some notable changes to the 2024 IRC are:
1. Appendix AA (Board of Appeals), BB (Tiny Housing), BF (Patio Covers), BM (3-D Printed Building Construction), BO (Existing Buildings and Structures), CF (Sizing of Water Piping Systems), NB (Solar-Ready Provisions-Detached One- and Two-family dwellings and townhouses), ND (Electric Energy Storing Provisions), NE (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure).
2. Deleting and renumbering work exempt from permits.
3. Updating the time limitation for a permit application from 180 days to 90 days and authorizing extensions of time not to exceed 45 days.
4. Updating permit abandonment from 180 days to 120 days and authorizing extensions of time not to exceed 120 days.
5. Removed references to residential certificate of occupancy.
6. Added unsafe structures and equipment section with amendments.
7. Various amendments to align with Farmers Branch-specific construction.
8. Deleted requirements for receptacles at countertops and work surfaces to allow for design alternatives.

FISCAL IMPACT:
No Financial Impact

DISTRICT:
Citywide

POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3944 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3944 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue f...

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