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Council Bluffs, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Council Bluffs, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 13.06.010 (IRC adoption), § 13.06.255 through § 13.06.403, § 13.08.010 (IBC adoption) and §13.08.100 through § 13.08.195 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Council Bluffs, Iowa include the following.

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.

Council Bluffs adopted the 2015 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(Council Bluffs, IA 13.06.010 - Adoption.)

...document being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2015 Edition, excluding all appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, including the recognized code referenced standards contained in Chapter 44 all as modified or amended in the International Residential Code referenced herein are hereby referred...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Council Bluffs ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Steve Carmichael, Chief Building Officer of Council Bluffs, IA confirmed they are required. (Per email 6/11/19.)

Comments

Council Bluffs, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC excluding all appendix chapters. Council Bluffs IA Muni. Code § 13.06.010.

Commercial Building Code

Council Bluffs adopted the 2015 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(Council Bluffs, IA Municipal Code)

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Council Bluffs, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC excluding all appendix chapters. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Code § 13.08.010.

Existing Buildings

Council Bluffs, IA has adopted the 2009 IEBC. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Code § 13.23.010 (adoption).

Other Building Codes

Council Bluffs, IA also adopted the following codes:

2009 International Mechanical Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 13.09.010 and § 13.09.020 through § 13.09.125 (amendments).

2009 Uniform Plumbing Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 13.12.010 (adoption) and § 13.12.011 through § 13.12.012 (amendments).

2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Code § 13.16.010 (adoption).

2009 International Energy Conservation Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Code § 13.20.010 (adoption).

Fuel Gas Code – The 2009 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Chapters Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13), titled "Fuel Piping," and "Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems" respectively, and the 2008 NFPA 58, titled "Liquified Petroleum Gas Code are hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Code § 13.26.010 (adoption).

2009 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 13.27.010 (adoption) and § 13.27.015 through § 13.27.050 (amendments).

2015 International Fire Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 12.01.010 (adoption) and § 12.01.020 through § 12.01.140 (amendments).

2009 International Property Maintenance Code. Council Bluffs, IA Muni. Codes § 17.02.010 (adoption) and § 17.02.020 through § 17.02.200 (amendments).