Building Code Standards by Texas County

County / Area Frost Depth Design Wind Load Deck Guardrail Height
Travis County (Austin) 12 inches (Bedrock spec) 95 mph 36" (if height > 30")
Williamson County (Round Rock) 12 inches 90 mph 36" (if height > 30")
Harris County (Houston) 12 inches 115 mph 36" (if height > 30")
Galveston County (Coastal) 12 inches 130 - 140 mph 36" (Stainless Fasteners)
Bexar County (San Antonio) 12 inches 90 mph 36" (if height > 30")

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