Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Alburnett, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Alburnett, IA Muni. Codes § 3-28-2 (adoptions) and § 3-28-3 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Alburnett, 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.

Alburnett adopted the 2006 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Alburnett ? Yes
Citation: § 3-28-3
Municipal Code https://alburnettia.org/wp-content/uploads/Ordinance_Title_III.pdf#page=26
Comments:

SECTION 3-28-19 CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHICAL DESIGN CRITERIA. Insert climatic and geographic design criteria in IRC R301.2 (1) as follows: 

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Speed MPH: 90

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe,  Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate-Heavy, Decay – Slight-Moderate

Winter Design Temp: -5 F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: NFIP Adoption – 1982, FIRM Map –  7-5-82

Air Freezing Index: 1784

Mean Annual Temp: 48.9

Comments

Alburnett, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix G. Alburnett, IA Muni. Code § 3-28-2 (IRC adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Alburnett adopted the 2006 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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Existing Buildings

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