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Applications have been extended for the following boards: the Architectural Advisory Committee, Construction Board of Adjustments, Design Review Board, Building and Construction Standards Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustments. Applications will be accepted through 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12. Applicants must reside in and be registered to vote in College Station.

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Building Codes

The City of College Station has adopted the family of International Building Codes to regulate construction. You can view a copy of these codes in our office. We have adopted the following which came into effect on January 1, 2026.

The City has also adopted local changes or amendments to some of the codes listed below. You may access our local amendments to each code by clicking on "Adopted Amendments".

  • The International Building Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The International Residential Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The International Plumbing Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The International Mechanical Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The International Fuel Gas Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The International Energy Conservation Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments 
  • The International Property Maintenance Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments 
  • The International Fire Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments 
  • The NFPA-101 Life Safety Code (2024 Edition) Adopted Amendments
  • The National Electrical Code (2023 Edition) Adopted Amendments 
  • The International Existing Building Code (2024 Edition)
  • The International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (2024 Edition) 
  • ICC A117.1-2017 Accessibility Standards

Please note that energy conservation design requires 2024 IECC COMcheck compliance reports for multi-family and commercial building permits.

Please click here to visit the ICC Code Council's website to view public access codes.

To view the complete building code adoption history, please click here.

For more information or any questions please email us at cspds@cstx.gov or call at 979.764.3570