City Charter

Unified Development Code (UDC)

Beachfront Management & Construction Regulation Appendices

Corpus Christi Ordinances and Amendments to Individual Codes

The Building Inspection Division maintains and enforces the technical construction codes adopted by the City of Corpus Christi. The construction codes adopted by the City are the  2009 International Codes . These include the International Building Code and the International Residential Code, as well as the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, the 2008 National Electrical Code, and the Flood Hazard Prevention Code. The  public health, safety, and welfare are provided through these codes, which are uniformly administered.

Local Amendments to the Technical Construction Codes:

View or download the links below for the Corpus Christi amendments to the adopted International Codes, and related requirements for Storm Water, Fill Materials, Excavations and Solid Waste at Construction Sites. 

ALL CONTRACTORS WORKING IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI.

Scope and Administration of Technical Construction Codes

Building Code and Existing Building Code

Energy Conservation Code

Electrical Code

Fuel Gas Code

Mechanical Code

Residential Code

Plumbing Code

Flood Hazard Prevention Code  - includes Findings of Facts and Purposes, Definitions, General Provisions, Administrations and Provisions for Flood Hazard Reductions

Storm Water Quality Management Plans

Regulation of Fill Materials

Excavations

Control of Solid Waste at Construction Sites

Storm Water Notice of Intent

Storm Water Notice of Termination

The Building Division works with many different building codes such as the International Building Code,  International Residential Code,  Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Energy Code, and various other codes.

Sometimes, the code is unclear or requires local interpretation to deal with unique situations. The Local Government Code and the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances delegates authority to the Building Official to interpret the code and where unclear, issue a code interpretation to be applied in a consistent manner. Code interpretations are one of many steps in providing tools for consistent and safe application of the building code and regulations through:

• Promulgation of authoritative interpretations of  the Building Code, it's provisions and their application
• The establishment of consistent regulations to improve safety and more effectively meet the objectives of the Building Code and it's regulations.
• Ensure the timely response of construction issues native to the Corpus Christi area in order to be better equipped to respond to emerging issues such as rapidly changing building technologies and new building techniques such as green building.

Code interpretations to date:

• Notching and Boring of Wood Studs
• Drinking Fountains
• Residential Smoke Alarms