Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dunkerton, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Dunkerton, IA Muni. Codes § 152.02 (adoptions), § 152.14 (IRC amendments) and § 152.13 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Dunkerton, 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.

Dunkerton adopted the 2012 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: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Dunkerton ? Yes
Citation: § 152.14
Municipal Code https://www.cityofdunkerton.org/vertical/sites/%7B6984D614-4DDA-4856-B752-3D305CC436DB%7D/uploads/2018_Dunkerton_Code.pdf#page=242
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Table R301.2(1) shall read as follows:

A. Ground Snow Load – 35 PSF

B. Wind Speed – 90 MPH

C. Topographic effects – No

D. Seismic Design Category – A

E. Subject to Weathering Damage From: weathering (severe), frost line depth (42 inches), termites (slight to moderate)

F. Winter Design Temperature – 5 degrees

G. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – Yes

H. Flood Hazards – FIRM dated 3/04/08

I. Air Freezing Index – 2500

J. Mean Annual Temp – 45 degrees

Comments

Dunkerton, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC with appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q for reference purposes only. Dunkerton, IA Muni. Code § 152.14.

Delete Section R313. Dunkerton, IA Muni. Code § 152.14.

Commercial Building Code

Dunkerton adopted the 2012 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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Comments

Dunkerton, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC with appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M for reference only. Dunkerton, IA Muni. Code § 152.13.

Existing Buildings

Dunkerton, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Dunkerton, IA Muni. Codes § 152.02 (adoption) and § 152.19 (amendments).

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