Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Cedar Rapids, IA has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Cedar Rapids, IA Muni. Codes § 33.01 (adoptions) and § 33.02 through § 33.46 (amendments).

 

Helpful resources for Cedar Rapids, Iowa include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Iowa

Residential Building Code

Iowa adopted a model state residential code but it is not in force unless adopted locally.See PLRB, Iowa Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Cedar Rapids adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Cedar Rapids, IA 33.01 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018 ADOPTED.)

...Building Code of the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, those certain codes known as the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, and the International Residential Building Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. including Appendix F: Passive Radon Gas Controls Methods. The provisions of said Building Code shall be controlling...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Cedar Rapids ? Yes
Citation: § 33.23
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH33BUCO_33.23R31CLGEDECR
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria is hereby amended by modifying Table R301.2(1) as follows:

GROUND  SNOW  LOAD	WIND  SPEED  MPH	Topo.  Special  wind  Debris	SEISMIC  DESIGN  CATEGORY	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM				WINTER DESIGN TEMP	ICE SHIELD UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED	FLOOD HAZARDS		AIR  FREEZING  INDEX	MEAN  ANNUAL  TEMP
				Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite	Decay			NFIP  Adoption	FIRM  Maps

30 PSF	115	NO	A	Severe	42"	Moderate Heavy	Slight- Moderate	-5 F	YES	1982	7/5/82	1784	48.9

Comments

Cedar Rapids, IA has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix F. Cedar Rapids, IA Muni. Codes § 33.01

For information on automatic fire sprinkler systems, see Cedar Rapids, IA Muni. Code § 33.31.

Commercial Building Code

Cedar Rapids adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Cedar Rapids, IA Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

Cedar Rapids, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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