O-2025-335 - 12/18/2025 I ORDINANCE NO. 0-2025-335
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4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS ADOPTING
5 THE 2024 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
6 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
7 CODE, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE,
8 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING
9 BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,
10 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, AND
11 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE; ESTABLISHING
12 MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF ROUND
13 ROCK, TEXAS; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS
14 OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR A
15 SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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18 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
19 TEXAS:
20 I.
21 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
22 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
23 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
24 as the 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code (excluding only
25 Appendix B) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
26 adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and
27 governing the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation,
28 alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or
29 maintenance of mechanical systems in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein
30 provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions
31 and terms of said International Mechanical Code are hereby referred to, adopted,
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I and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions,
2 insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
3 B. Section 8-139 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
4 amended to read as follows:
5 Sec. 8-139. - International Mechanical Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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7 The 2024 edition of the International Mechanical Code (excluding only appendix B) as
8 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
9 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties,
10 conditions and terms of said International Mechanical Code are hereby adopted and made a part
11 hereof as if fully set out in this division, except as amended hereafter.
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13 C. Section 8-141 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
14 amended to read as follows:
15 Sec. 8-141. -Amendments to the International Mechanical Code(2024 edition).
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17 (a) The International Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
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19 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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21 (2) Section 106.5.2. Inserted: All fees for permits are governed by Sec 8-106 of this Code.
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24 (3) Section 114.4. Amended to read: Violations of any provision of this Mechanical Code
25 shall be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after
26 due notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense.
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29 II.
30 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
31 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
32 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
33 as the 2024 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendix A,
34 Appendix B, Appendix C, and Appendix D) as published by the International
35 Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of
36 Round Rock, Texas, for regulating and governing fuel gas systems and gas-fired
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I appliances in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and
2 all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said
3 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part
4 hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions
5 and changes set forth below.
6 B. Section 8-137 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
7 amended to read as follows:
8 Sec. 8-137. - International Fuel Gas Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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10 The 2024 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (including appendices A—D) as
11 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
12 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas.
13 Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Fuel Gas Code are hereby adopted and
14 made a part hereof as if fully set out in this division, except as amended hereafter.
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16 C. Section 8-138 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
17 amended to read as follows:
18 Sec. 8-138.-Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code (2024 edition).
19 (a) The International Fuel Gas Code is amended as follows:
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21 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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23 (2) Section 106.6.2. Inserted: All fees for permits are governed by Sec. 8-106 of this Code.
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26 (3) Section 113.4. Amended to read: Violations of any provision of this Fuel Gas Code shall
27 be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due
28 notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense.
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I III.
2 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
3 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
4 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
5 as the 2024 edition of the International Plumbing Code (including Appendix A,
6 Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E, Appendix F, and Appendix G)
7 as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the
8 Plumbing Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating the design, construction,
9 quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation,
10 replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City of
11 Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
12 provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Plumbing Code
13 are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
14 ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
15 B. Section 8-131 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
16 amended to read as follows:
17 Sec. 8-131. - International Plumbing Code(2024 edition)adopted.
18 The 2024 edition of the International Plumbing Code (including all appendices) as
19 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
20 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Round Rock, Texas.
21 Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Plumbing Code are hereby adopted and
22 made a part hereof as if fully set out in this division, except as amended hereafter.
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24 C. Section 8-132 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
25 amended to read as follows:
26 Sec. 8-132. -Amendments to the International Plumbing Code(2024 edition).
27 (a) The International Plumbing Code is amended as follows:
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1 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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3 (2) Section 106.6.2. Inserted: All fees for permits are governed by Sec. 8-39 of this Code.
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6 (3) Section 114.4. Amended to read: Violations of any provision of this International
7 Plumbing Code shall be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day that a violation
8 continues after due notice has been given shall be deemed a separate offense.
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11 (4) Section 305.4.1. Inserted: Twelve inches.
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13 (5) Section 903.1.1. Inserted: Twelve inches.
14 IV.
15 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
16 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
17 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
18 as the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (excluding all
19 appendices) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
20 adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Round Rock for
21 regulating and governing energy efficient building envelopes and installation of
22 energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Round
23 Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
24 penalties, conditions and terms of said International Energy Conservation Code
25 are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
26 ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
27 B. Section 8-116 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
28 amended to read as follows:
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I Sec. 8-116. - International Energy Conservation Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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3 The 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (excluding all
4 appendices) as published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed
5 on file in the office of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the
6 City of Round Rock, Texas. Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Energy
7 Conservation Code are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this division,
8 except as amended hereafter.
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10 C. Section 8-117 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
11 amended to read as follows:
12 Sec. 8-117. -Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code(2024 edition).
13 (a) The International Energy Conservation Code is amended as follows:
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15 (1) Section C101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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17 (2) Section R.101.1 Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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21 V.
22 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
23 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
24 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
25 as the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (including all appendices)
26 as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the
27 Building Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and governing the
28 conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing
29 the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and
30 conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for
31 occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for
32 human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the City of
33 Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations,
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I provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Building Code
2 are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
3 ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
4 B. Section 8-102 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
5 amended to read as follows:
6 Sec. 8-102. - International Building Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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8 The 2024 edition of the International Building Code (including all appendices) as
9 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
10 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties,
11 conditions and terms of said International Building Code are hereby adopted and made a part
12 hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter.
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14 C. Section 8-103 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
15 amended to read as follows:
16 Sec. 8-103. -Amendments to the International Building Code(2024 edition).
17 (a) The International Building Code is amended as follows:
18 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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20 (2) Section 1612.3. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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22 (3) Section 1612.3. Inserted: of most current date.
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24 (4) Section 915.1. Amended to read: General. New and existing buildings shall be provided
25 with carbon monoxide (CO) detection in accordance with sections 915.2 and 915.5.
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27 (5) Section 915.1.1 Section 915.1.1 is repealed in its entirety.
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29 (6) Section 915.2. Amended to read: Where required. Carbon monoxide detections shall be
30 provided in interior spaces, including Group B fire areas containing animal housing or
31 care facilities, other than dwelling units or sleeping units, that are exposed to a carbon
32 monoxide source in accordance with sections 915.2.1 through 915.2.3. Carbon monoxide
33 detection for dwelling units or sleeping units that are exposed to a carbon monoxide
34 source shall be in accordance with section 915.2.4.
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36 (7) Section 915.2.1. Amended to read: Interior spaces with direct carbon monoxide sources.
37 In all occupancies, including Group B fire areas containing animal housing or care
38 facilities, interior spaces with a direct carbon monoxide source shall be provided with
39 carbon monoxide detection located in close proximity to the direct carbon monoxide
40 source and in accordance with section 915.3.
41 Exception: Where environmental conditions in an enclosed space are incompatible with
42 carbon monoxide detection devices, carbon monoxide detection shall be provided in an
43 approved adjacent location.
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2 (8) Section 915.2.2. Amended to read: Interior spaces adjacent to a space containing a
3 carbon monoxide source. In Groups A, B, E, I, M, and R occupancies, including Group B
4 fire areas containing animal housing or care facilities, interior spaces that are separated
5 from and adjacent to an enclosed parking garage or an interior space that contains a
6 direct carbon monoxide source shall be provided with carbon monoxide detection if there
7 are communicating openings between the spaces. Detection devices shall be located in
8 close proximity to communicating openings on the side that is furthest from the carbon
9 monoxide source and in accordance with section 915.3.
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11 Exceptions:
12 1. Where communicating openings between the space containing a direct carbon
13 monoxide source and the adjacent space are permanently sealed airtight, carbon
14 monoxide detection is not required for the adjacent space.
15 2. Where the fire code official determines that the volume or configuration of the
16 adjacent interior space is such that dilution or geometry would diminish the
17 effectiveness of carbon monoxide detection devices in such spaces, detection
18 devices additional to those required in section 915.2.1 shall be located on the side
19 of communicating openings that is closest to the carbon monoxide source.
20 (9) Section 915.2.3. Amended to read: Interior spaces with forced-indirect carbon monoxide
21 sources. In all occupancies including Group B fire areas containing animal housing or
22 care facilities, interior spaces with forced-indirect carbon monoxide source shall be
23 provided with carbon monoxide detection in accordance with either of the following:
24 1. Detection in each space with a forced-indirect carbon monoxide source, located in
25 accordance with section 915.3.
26 2. Detection only in the first space served by the main duct leaving the forced-indirect
27 carbon monoxide source, located in accordance with section 915.3, with an audible
28 and visual alarm signal provided at an approved location.
29 (10) Section 915.2.4. Amended to read: Dwelling units and sleeping units. Carbon monoxide
30 detection for dwelling units and sleeping units shall comply with sections 915.2.4.1 and
31 915.2.4.2.
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33 (11) Section 915.2.4. The exceptions in section 915.2.4 are repealed in their entirety.
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35 (12) Section 915.2.4.1. Added to read: Direct carbon monoxide sources. Where a direct
36 carbon monoxide source is located in a bedroom or sleeping room, or bathroom attached
37 to either, including Group B fire areas containing animal housing or care facilities, carbon
38 monoxide detection, shall be installed in the bedroom or sleeping room. Where carbon
39 monoxide detection is not installed in bedrooms or sleeping rooms, carbon monoxide
40 detection shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in close proximity to
41 bedrooms or sleeping rooms for either of the following conditions:
42 1. The dwelling unit or sleeping unit has a communicating opening to an attached,
43 enclosed garage.
44 2. A direct carbon monoxide source is located in the dwelling unit or sleeping unit
45 outside of bedrooms or sleeping rooms.
46 (13) Section 915.2.4.2. Added to read: Forced-indirect carbon monoxide sources. Bedrooms
47 or sleeping rooms, including Group B fire areas containing animal housing or care
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I facilities, in dwelling units or sleeping units that are exposed to a forced-indirect carbon
2 monoxide source shall be provided with carbon monoxide detection in accordance with
3 section 915.2.4.1 or section 915.2.3.
4 (14) Section 915.2.5. Section 915.2.5 is repealed in its entirety including the exceptions.
5 (15) Section 915.2.6. Section 915.2.6 is repealed in its entirety including the exception.
6 (16) Section 915.3. Amended to read: Location of detection devices. Carbon monoxide
7 detection devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in
8 a location that avoids dead air spaces, turbulent air spaces, fresh air returns, open
9 windows, and obstructions that would inhibit accumulation of carbon monoxide at the
10 detection location. Carbon monoxide detection in air ducts or plenums shall not be
11 permitted as an alternative to required detection locations.
12 (17) Section 915.3.1. Section 915.3.1 is repealed in its entirety.
13 (18) Section 915.3.2. Section 915.3.2 is repealed in its entirety.
14 (19) Section 915.3.3. Section 915.3.3 is repealed in its entirety.
15 (20) Section 915.3.4. Section 915.3.4 is repealed in its entirety.
16 (21) Section 915.4. Amended to read: Permissible detection devices. Carbon monoxide
17 detection shall be provided by a carbon monoxide detection system complying with
18 section 915.4.2 unless carbon monoxide alarms are permitted by sections 915.4.1.
19 (22) Section 915.4.1. Amended to read: Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms
20 complying with sections 915.4.1.1 through 915.4.1.3 shall be permitted in lieu of a carbon
21 monoxide detection system in both the following:
22 1. Dwelling units and sleeping units.
23 2. Locations other than dwelling units or sleeping units, where approved, provided that
24 the manufacturer's instructions do not prohibit installation in locations other than
25 dwelling units or sleeping units and that the alarm signal for any carbon monoxide
26 alarm installed in a normally unoccupied location is annunciated by an audible and
27 visual sign in an approved location.
28 (23) Section 915.4.1.1. A new subsection 915.4.1.1 is added to read: Power source. In
29 buildings with a wired power source, carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary
30 power from a permanent connection to building wiring, with no disconnecting means
31 other than for overcurrent protection, and shall be provided with a battery backup. In
32 buildings without a wired power source, carbon monoxide alarms shall be battery
33 powered,
34 (24) Section 915.4.1.2. A new subsection 915.4.1.2 is added to read: Listings. Carbon
35 monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 2034. Combination carbon
36 monoxide/smoke alarms shall also be listed in accordance with UL 217.
37 (25) Section 915.4.1.3. A new subsection 915.4.1.3 is added to read: Interconnection. When
38 more than one carbon monoxide alarm is installed, actuation of any alarm shall cause all
39 of the alarms to signal an alarm condition.
40 (26) Amended to read: Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide detection
41 systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72.
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1 (27) Section 915.4.2.1. A new subsection 915.4.2.1 is added to read: Fire alarm system
2 integration. Where a building fire alarm system or combination fire alarm system, as
3 defined in NFPA 72, is installed, carbon monoxide detection shall be provided by
4 connecting carbon monoxide detectors to the fire alarm system. Where a building fire
5 alarm system or combination fire alarm system is not installed, carbon monoxide
6 detection shall be provided by connecting carbon monoxide detectors to a carbon
7 monoxide detection system complying with NFPA 72.
8 (28) Section 915.4.2.2. A new subsection 415.4.2.2 is added to read: Listings. Carbon
9 monoxide detectors shall be listed in accordance with UL 2075. Combination carbon
10 monoxide/smoke detectors shall be listed in accordance with UL 268 and UL 2075.
11 (29) Section 915.4.2.3. A new subsection 415.4.2.3 is added to read: Alarm notifications. For
12 other than Group E occupancies, activation of a carbon monoxide detector shall initiate
13 alarm notification in accordance with any of the following:
14 1. An audible and visible alarm notification throughout buildings and at the control unit.
15 2. Where specified in an approved fire safety plan, an audible and visible alarm in the
16 signaling zone where the carbon monoxide has been detected and other signaling
17 zones specified in the fire safety plan, and at the control unit.
18 3. Where a sounder base is provided for each detector, an audible alarm at the
19 activated carbon monoxide detector and an audible and visible alarm at the control
20 unit.
21 For Group E occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or less, alarm notification shall
22 be provided in an on-site location staffed by school personnel or in accordance with the
23 notification requirements for other occupancies. For Group E occupancies having an
24 occupant load of more than 30, an audible and visible alarm shall be provided in an on-
25 site location staffed by school personnel.
26 (30) Section 915.4.3. Section 915.4.3 is repealed in its entirety.
27 (31) Section 915.4.4. Section 915.4.4 is repealed in its entirety.
28 (32) Section 915.5. Amended to read: Maintenance. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon
29 monoxide detection systems shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 72 and the
30 manufacturer's instructions. Carbon monoxide alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
31 that become inoperable or begin producing end-of-life signals shall be replaced.
32 (33) Section 915.5.1. Subsection 915.5.1 is repealed in its entirety.
33 (34) Section 915.5.2. Subsection 915.5.2 is repealed in its entirety.
34 (35) Section 915.5.3. Subsection 915.5.3 is repealed in its entirety.
35 (36) Section 915.5.4. Subsection 915.5.4 is repealed in its entirety.
36 (37) Section 915.5.5. Subsection 915.5.5 is repealed in its entirety.
37 (38) Section 915.6. Amended to read. Carbon monoxide detection. Carbon monoxide
38 detection shall be installed in existing buildings in accordance with section 915.
39 (39) Section 915.6.1. Subsection 915.6.1 is repealed in its entirety.
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I INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
2 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
3 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
4 as the 2024 edition of the International Existing Building Code (including all
5 appendices) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
6 adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating
7 and governing the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and
8 relocation of existing buildings, including historic buildings, in the City of Round
9 Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
10 penalties, conditions and terms of said International Existing Building Code are
11 hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
12 ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
13 B. Section 8-100 of the Code of Ordinances, (2010 Edition) City of Round Rock is
14 amended to read as follows:
15 Sec. 8-100. - International Existing Building Code(2024 edition) adopted.
16 The 2024 edition of the International Existing Building Code (including all appendices) as
17 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
18 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Existing Building Code of the City of Round Rock.
19 Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Existing Building Code are hereby adopted
20 and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter
21
22 C. Section 8-101 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
23 amended to read as follows:
24 Sec. 8-101. -Amendments to the International Existing Building Code(2024 edition).
25 (a) The International Existing Building Code is amended as follows:
26 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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I INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
2 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
3 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
4 as the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code (including all
5 appendices) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
6 adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and
7 governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement,
8 repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two
9 family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than
10 three stories in height with separate means of egress, in the City of Round Rock,
11 Texas, as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
12 penalties, conditions and terms of said International Residential Code are hereby
13 referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance,
14 with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
15 B. Section 8-104 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
16 amended to read as follows:
17 Sec. 8-104.- International Residential Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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19 The 2024 edition of the International Residential Code (including all appendices) as
20 published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office
21 of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties,
22 conditions and terms of said International Residential Code are hereby adopted and made a part
23 hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter.
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25 C. Section 8-105 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
26 amended to read as follows:
27 Sec. 8-105. -Amendments to the International Residential Code(2024 edition).
28 (a) The International Residential Code is amended as follows:
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1 (1) Section R101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
2 (2) Section R302.2.2. Common Walls. Subsection (2) is amended to read:.
3 1. Where an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section P2904 is
4 provided, the common wall shall not be less than a 2-hour fire-resistance-
5 rated wall assembly test in accordance with ASTM E119, UL 263 of Section
6 703.2.2 of the International Building Code.
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8 (3) Section R302.2.6. Structural Independence. Exception (6) is repealed in its entirety.
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11 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
12 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
13 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
14 as the 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as
15 published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the
16 Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Round Rock for regulating and
17 governing the design, construction, alteration, movement, renovation,
18 replacement, repair and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, aquatic
19 facilities and related equipment in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein
20 provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions
21 and terms of said International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are hereby
22 referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance,
23 with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
24 B. Section 8-142 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
25 amended to read as follows:
26 Sec. 8-142.— International Swimming Pool and Spa Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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28 The 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as published by the
29 International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the office of the city clerk,
30 is hereby adopted as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Round Rock. Penalties,
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I conditions and terms of said International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are hereby adopted and
2 made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter.
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4 C. Section 8-143 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
5 hereby added to read as follows:
6 Sec. 8-143. - Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (2024
7 edition).
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9 (a) The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code is amended as follows:
10 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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12 (2) Section 105.6.2. Inserted: All fees for permits are governed by Sec. 8-106 of this Code.
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15 (3) Section 113.4. Amended to read: Violations of any provision of this International
16 Swimming Pool and Spa Code shall be punished by a fine of up to $2,000.00. Each day
17 that a violation continues after due notice has been given shall be deemed a separate
18 offense.
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21 IX.
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23 INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
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26 A. That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City
27 Clerk for the City of Round Rock, Texas, said copy being marked and designated
28 as the 2024 edition of the International Green Construction Code (including all
29 appendices) as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
30 adopted as the Green Construction Code of the City of Round Rock for
31 regulating and governing the impact of buildings and structures on the
32 environment in the City of Round Rock, Texas, as herein provided; and each
33 and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said
34 International Green Construction Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and
35 made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions,
36 insertions, deletions and changes set forth below.
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1 B. Section 8-154 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
2 hereby added to read as follows:
3 Sec. 8-154.— International Green Construction Code(2024 edition)adopted.
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5 The 2024 edition of the International Green Construction Code (including all appendices)
6 as published by the International Code Council, one copy of which shall be placed on file in the
7 office of the city clerk, is hereby adopted as the Green Construction Code of the City of Round
8 Rock. Penalties, conditions and terms of said International Green Construction Code are hereby
9 adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, except as amended hereafter.
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11 C. Section 8-155 of the Code of Ordinances, (2018 Edition) City of Round Rock is
12 hereby added to read as follows:
13 Sec. 8-155. -Amendments to the International Green Construction Code (2024 edition).
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15 (a) The International Green Construction Code is amended as follows:
16 (1) Section 101.1. Inserted: City of Round Rock, Texas.
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18 X.
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20 All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
21 expressly repealed.
22 XI.
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24 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
25 reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
26 remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas
27 hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection,
28 clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
29 subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
30 XII.
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32 The city clerk is hereby ordered and directed to cause this ordinance to be
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I published the requisite number of times in an appropriate newspaper of general
2 circulation and cause this ordinance to be posted according to applicable requirements.
3 XIII.
4 This ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders and
5 matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect
6 from and after January 1, 2026.
7 XIV.
8 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
9 expressly repealed.
10 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
11 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
12 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
13 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this ordinance was adopted was posted
14 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
15 which this ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
16 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
17 Government Code, as amended.
18 Alternative one.
19 By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the
20 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
21 days was dispensed with.
22 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
23 ��\)PL ,nbkC , 2025.
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I Alternative 2.
2 READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
3 , 2025.
4 READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
5 , 2025.
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8 CRAIG MOhGA , Mayor
9 City of Round R ck, Texas
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13 AN FRANKLIN, City Clerk
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