City of Frisco - Residential and Commercial Green Building Requirements
Frisco requires all new residential buildings to meet the 2024 International Residential Code with local amendments, which includes energy efficiency standards and provisions for programmable thermostats and air sealing. Your home's design and systems must comply with these codes before receiving a building permit; contact Frisco Building Inspections at 972-292-5301 to learn how your project meets these requirements.
All residential projects must comply with the 2024 IRC with Frisco amendments, which establish mandatory energy efficiency, HVAC controls, and duct/air sealing standards. Your plans will be examined for code compliance during permitting; contact the Plans Examiner at 972-292-5301 to discuss how your project meets the local amendments and current adopted codes.
Frisco enforces mandatory energy codes for all new residential and commercial construction through the 2024 IECC and IRC (with local amendments, effective March 1, 2026). The program operates via the Building Inspections permit-review process; compliance is verified before occupancy permits are issued. The code requirements apply citywide to all new buildings and address energy conservation alongside structural, life-safety, and accessibility standards.
Program details
- Program ID
- 2729
- Last updated
- 12/12/2024
Eligibility
- Sectors
- commercial residential multifamily residential
- Technologies
- programmable thermostats duct/air sealing roofs comprehensive measures/whole building
Program summary
Residential
In October 2013, existing green building codes were repealed and the 2012 International Residential Code with amendments was adopted. Among the amendments were energy efficiency requirements approximately 15% above the state minimum standard.
In 2019, Frisco adopted the 2018 IECC with amendments, which now is mandatory for all residential buildings. It later adopted the 2021 IECC with amendments in 2022.
Commercial
In November 2006, Frisco passed an ordinance requiring that 100% of all roof areas comply with the EPA Energy Star Cool Roof Program as it exists or may be amended. Additional requirements for buildings include specific heat island mitigation measures, landscape water conservation, and construction waste recycling standards.
By November 2012, more than 7,700,000 square feet of "green" commercial space had been built.
In 2019, Frisco adopted the 2018 IECC with amendments, which is now mandatory for all commercial and industrial buildings. It later adopted the 2021 IECC with amendments in 2022.
Contact & resources
- Additional resources
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