Texas has no statewide cool roof mandate, and Dallas County applies cool roof specifications only to its own facilities through capital project standards. Private buildings follow the Texas adopted International Energy Conservation Code without specific cool roof requirements.
Dallas County Facilities Management requires reflective Energy Star-rated roofing membranes on county building re-roof projects to reduce HVAC load. Private residential and commercial roofs follow the 2015 IECC adopted by Texas and any city amendments. Some Dallas County cities have adopted higher cool roof reflectance thresholds, but the county tier does not regulate private roofs. Solar reflective index (SRI) targets typically apply only to low-slope roofs on county buildings, not steep-slope residential roofs. Property owners pursuing cool roof rebates can check Oncor and CoServ utility programs.
Because there is no countywide private cool roof mandate, residents face no county penalties. Contractors on county projects who install non-conforming roofing may have payment withheld until compliant materials are installed.
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Irving, TX
Irving Ch. 22 restricts amplified sound that disturbs the peace. Loudspeakers and amplifiers are prohibited when they create unreasonable disturbance. Quiet ...
Irving, TX
Irving Ch. 22 makes unreasonably loud animal noise a per se violation. The owner, controller, or caretaker is responsible. Licensed animal facilities are exe...
Irving, TX
Irving restricts overnight parking of oversized vehicles and trailers in residential areas. Standard passenger vehicles may park overnight on streets where n...
Irving, TX
Retaining walls at or below grade are excluded from fence height measurements. Walls exceeding 4 feet require engineering. Building permits are required for ...
Irving, TX
Texas Property Code § 202.007 prohibits HOAs from banning beekeeping that complies with TX Apiary Inspection Act. Irving allows beekeeping subject to nuisanc...
Irving, TX
Irving does not impose breed-specific bans. Dogs deemed dangerous or vicious under Ch. 6 are regulated regardless of breed. Dangerous dog registration and en...
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