Building Codes
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019: The City of Katy has adopted the 2015 International Building Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code. Any plans submitted after January 1, 2019 must comply with the 2015 International Building Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code.
CONSTRUCTION CODES
Adoption of International, Standard and National Codes
The following codes and appendixes thereto and subsequent amendments and additions are hereby adopted by reference as though they were copied here word for word:
International Building Code – 2015 edition
International Energy Conservation Code – 2015 Edition
International Existing Building Code – 2015 Edition
International Fire Code – 2015 Edition
International Fuel and Gas Code – 2015 Edition
International Mechanical Code – 2015 Edition
International Plumbing code – 2015 Edition
International Property Maintenance Code – 2015 Edition
International Residential Code – 2015 Edition
International Swimming Pool & Spa Code – 2015 Edition
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – 2015 Edition
National Electrical Code – 2017 Edition
(Ordinance 2874, adopted 10-22-18)