Building Safety in Katy, TX (2026)
1 verified building safety rules for Katy, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Building Permits
Katy has adopted the 2021 International Building Code and International Residential Code by reference, so a permit issued by the city's Permit and Building Services Division must be secured before new construction, additions, remodeling, or roofing begins.
Katy Requires a Building Permit Before Construction
Some RestrictionsKaty Code of Ordinances § 3.02.051 (Building Code Adopted)
The International Building Code, 2021 edition, and appendixes thereto, and subsequent amendments and additions, is hereby adopted by reference as though it were copied herein word for word except for the local amendments provided for in section 3.02.053.
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