Building

Division Goals

The Building Division's goal is to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through compliance with the adopted building codes affiliated with structural strength, sanitation, and energy conservation.

  1. Building News

Flood Insurance Rate Maps Update

The City of Marble Falls is updating the floodplain maps.  Paper copies of the Preliminary FIRMs are available to view at the Development Services Department. 

International Code Council Certified

100% of the Building Division staff has earned professional certifications from the International Code Council.

ICC 100% Certified Badge

Building Reports

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Development Activity

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MyPermitNow Customer Portal

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Current Adopted Codes

The City of Marble Falls' current adopted codes are:

  • 2018 International Building Code including Appendices A through M and Q
  • 2018 International Residential Code including Appendices A through K
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code including Appendices A and B
  • 2018 International Fuel Gas Code including Appendices A and B
  • 2018 International Energy Conservation Code including Appendices A and B
  • 2018 International Fire Code including Appendices B through I
  • 2018 International Pool and Spa Code
  • 2017 National Electric Code including Annex A through H
  • 2018 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Handbook
  • City of Marble Falls Code of Ordinances
  • All State and Federal Laws

Please consult the Building Official regarding any amendments to the adopted codes that may or may not exist.

Informational Packets

  1. Commercial Informational Permit Packet (PDF)
  2. Residential Informational Permit Packet (PDF)
  3. Business Informational Packet (PDF)
  4. Contractor Registration Packet (PDF)
  1. Residential Plan Review Checklist (PDF)
  2. Commercial Plan Review Checklist (PDF)
  3. Backflow Prevention Assembly Test and Maintenance Report