CC MEETING: July 8, 2025
DATE: June 27, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Brett L. King, Director of Development Services / Building Official
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider An Ordinance Adopting The 2024 International Construction Codes And 2023 National Electrical Code.
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BACKGROUND:
Building and construction codes have been implemented in the United States since 1928, and the three major code groups merged to publish a single set of codes beginning in the year 2000. These codes are known as the International Codes, and these codes are updated every three years to accommodate new trends and technologies in construction. The City adopted the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code effective February 2022.
The North Central Texas Council of Government’s Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC) recommended approval of regional amendments to the 2024 International Construction Codes, which were subsequently approved by the NCTCOG Executive Committee on March 27, 2025. The regional amendments to the 2023 National Electrical Code were previously approved. These amendments were compiled by five code advisory boards, composed of building professionals from the public and private sector, in open meetings to consider the codes and reach a consensus on regional amendments. The ultimate goal of the RCCC is regional uniformity for model construction codes for the entire north central Texas region. This is a grand effort to simplify the construction process, advance the safety of building systems, promote common code interpretation, facilitate mobility of contractors, and reduce construction costs.
The Property Standards Board was provided with copies of the proposed amendments at the June 26, 2025 meeting for their feedback. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendments. Staff has been informing stakeholders of the anticipated changes and effective date of adoption during pre-development meetings and other contacts.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no direct financial impacts to the city to process the adoption and amendments to the International Codes or National Electrical Code.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The consistent review and adoption of updated construction codes ensures and enhances the sustainability of the built environment for the city of Carrollton. New codes allow for the introduction of technological advancements in building materials and construction methodology.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance adopting the 2024 International Construction Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code with amendments to be effective September 1, 2025.