Government and Politics
January 25, 2023
From: City Of Corpus ChristiAt January 24, 2023 regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved the adoption of Building and Fire-related codes to the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) standards with local amendments.
The City of Corpus Christi currently utilizes the International Code Council’s 2015 edition with local amendments.
Some updates to the code include the following:
- Building Code
- Fire Code
- Mechanical Code
- Electrical Code
- Plumbing Code
- Swimming Pool Code
The City of Corpus Christi has maintained a building code since 1929 and provided regulations that specify the minimum standards for design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, safety, and maintenance of various types of buildings to protect life, health, property, and public welfare for the citizens of this City.
A second City Council vote on the measure is scheduled for January 31 with an effective date of August 1.