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BUILDING & HOUSING REGULATIONS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Historically Significant Texas Senate Bills: In 2001, the Texas legislature passed two
bills - ANSWER-which affect building construction and energy efficiency in the State of
Texas.
Regarding residential construction in municipalities: Senate Bill 365 - ANSWER--By
January 1, 2002, all municipalities (incorporated towns) in the State of Texas must
adopt the IRC for residential construction.
-Municipalities must adopt the National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential buildings.
Both codes apply to new construction and remodeling
Regarding energy conservation throughout Texas: Senate Bill 5 - ANSWER-As of
September 1, 2002, provisions of this bill apply to all construction in the entire state of
Texas; residential, commercial, and industrial in both incorporated and unincorporated
areas.
LGC Chapter 214: Municipal Regulation of Housing - ANSWER-(a) To protect the public
health, safety, and welfare, the
International Residential Code, as it existed on **MAY 1, 2001,** is adopted as a
municipal residential building code in this state.
Building Codes - ANSWER-New construction (such as homes)-International Residential
Code (IRC) or the International Building Code (IBC)
Regulations for municipal housing and other structures in Texas are addressed in: -
ANSWER-Chapter 214 of the Local Government Code (LGC).
Housing Codes - ANSWER-Existing homes (IPMC: Maintenance)
Minimum Building Standards - ANSWER-Building codes pertaining to new construction
such as the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Building Code
(IBC) provide minimum requirements for life, safety, health, public welfare,
and the protection of property.
-These new construction codes also contain provisions relating to rehabilitation of
existing buildings.
**--However, these provisions are not meant to replace a minimum standard code such
as the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).--**
IBC regulates: - ANSWER-all other structures (4 stories & above) and commercial
buildings
BUILDING & HOUSING REGULATIONS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Historically Significant Texas Senate Bills: In 2001, the Texas legislature passed two
bills - ANSWER-which affect building construction and energy efficiency in the State of
Texas.
Regarding residential construction in municipalities: Senate Bill 365 - ANSWER--By
January 1, 2002, all municipalities (incorporated towns) in the State of Texas must
adopt the IRC for residential construction.
-Municipalities must adopt the National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential buildings.
Both codes apply to new construction and remodeling
Regarding energy conservation throughout Texas: Senate Bill 5 - ANSWER-As of
September 1, 2002, provisions of this bill apply to all construction in the entire state of
Texas; residential, commercial, and industrial in both incorporated and unincorporated
areas.
LGC Chapter 214: Municipal Regulation of Housing - ANSWER-(a) To protect the public
health, safety, and welfare, the
International Residential Code, as it existed on **MAY 1, 2001,** is adopted as a
municipal residential building code in this state.
Building Codes - ANSWER-New construction (such as homes)-International Residential
Code (IRC) or the International Building Code (IBC)
Regulations for municipal housing and other structures in Texas are addressed in: -
ANSWER-Chapter 214 of the Local Government Code (LGC).
Housing Codes - ANSWER-Existing homes (IPMC: Maintenance)
Minimum Building Standards - ANSWER-Building codes pertaining to new construction
such as the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Building Code
(IBC) provide minimum requirements for life, safety, health, public welfare,
and the protection of property.
-These new construction codes also contain provisions relating to rehabilitation of
existing buildings.
**--However, these provisions are not meant to replace a minimum standard code such
as the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC).--**
IBC regulates: - ANSWER-all other structures (4 stories & above) and commercial
buildings
