Building Codes & Property Standards

The City of Springtown has adopted building and property maintenance codes to help ensure that homes, businesses, and other structures are safe, durable, and constructed to recognized industry standards. These codes establish minimum requirements for construction, renovation, maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and property conditions.

Whether you are building a new home, remodeling an existing structure, opening a business, or maintaining a property, compliance with adopted codes helps protect public health, safety, and property values throughout the community.

Adopted Codes

The City of Springtown currently enforces the following codes:

All adopted codes include applicable North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) regional amendments.

Contractors, architects, engineers, and design professionals should ensure that all plans and construction documents comply with the City’s adopted codes and amendments prior to permit submittal.

For more information related to building regulations, please consult Chapter 3 of the City of Springtown Code of Ordinances.

Why Building Codes Matter

Building codes establish minimum standards designed to:

• Protect life and property.
• Promote safe construction practices.
• Reduce fire and structural hazards.
• Ensure proper electrical, plumbing, and mechanical installations.
• Improve energy efficiency.
• Maintain healthy living conditions.
• Preserve property values and neighborhood quality.

These requirements apply to both new construction and many renovation, repair, and alteration projects.

Property Maintenance & Substandard Buildings

The City has also adopted regulations addressing unsafe, unhealthy, and deteriorated structures. Buildings that present hazards to occupants, neighboring properties, or the public may be declared substandard and subject to corrective action.

Examples of conditions that may be considered substandard include:

Unsafe Structural Conditions

• Failing or deteriorated foundations
• Sagging roofs or structural members
• Damaged or unstable walls
• Unsafe chimneys or fireplaces
• Structural damage caused by age, neglect, or deterioration

Inadequate Sanitation or Utilities

• Lack of required plumbing fixtures
• Lack of running water
• Inadequate heating or ventilation
• Unsanitary living conditions
• Insect, rodent, or vermin infestations
• Improper sewage disposal

Hazardous Building Systems

• Unsafe electrical wiring
• Hazardous plumbing installations
• Unsafe mechanical or HVAC systems
• Systems installed without permits or maintained in unsafe condition

Deteriorated Exterior Conditions

• Broken windows or doors
• Damaged roofing materials
• Failing exterior walls or siding
• Water intrusion due to inadequate weather protection
• Significant deterioration caused by neglect

Fire and Life Safety Hazards

• Inadequate exits or means of egress
• Missing or deficient fire protection systems
• Dangerous accumulation of combustible materials
• Conditions that increase the risk of fire or impede emergency response

Nuisance and Property Conditions

• Excessive accumulation of debris, junk, rubbish, or garbage
• Stagnant water
• Overgrown vegetation creating hazardous conditions
• Other conditions declared a nuisance by City ordinance

Existing Buildings

The City recognizes that older buildings were often constructed under previous code requirements. Existing structures are generally not required to meet every provision of current codes unless they are being renovated, expanded, repaired, or changed in use. However, all buildings must be maintained in a safe condition and free from hazards that threaten occupants or the public.

Reporting Unsafe Buildings

Residents who believe a structure may be unsafe, abandoned, deteriorated, or otherwise in substandard condition are encouraged to contact City Hall. City staff can assist with reporting concerns and coordinating an inspection when appropriate.

Questions?

For questions regarding adopted codes, code requirements, property maintenance standards, permit requirements, or construction projects, please contact City Hall at (817) 220-4834.

Code Enforcement: code@cityofspringtown.com

Permitting and Inspections: permitting@cityofspringtown.com

Our staff can help connect residents, contractors, developers, and design professionals with the resources needed to ensure projects meet applicable code requirements and are completed safely and successfully.