Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Fort Dodge, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC, or the codes that are current with the State of Iowa with adopted amendments. Fort Dodge, IA Muni. Codes § 14.04.030 (adoptions) and § 14.04.040 (amendments). Link to State of Iowa Building Code.

 

Helpful resources for Fort Dodge, 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.

Fort Dodge 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(Fort Dodge, IA 14.04.030 - Adoption of building code.)

...The International Building Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council (IBC), and the International Residential Code 2015 Edition, as published by the International Code Council (IRC), Chapters 1—24, with appendices B, C, D, G, H, and J are hereby adopted by reference or the codes that are current with the state of Iowa...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fort Dodge ? Yes
Citation: § 14.04.040
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/ia/fort_dodge/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14BUCO_CH14.04BUCO_14.04.040AMMOADDE
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall be completed as follows:

a. Ground snow load: 30PSF

b. Wind Speed: 90 MPH

c. Seismic design category: A

d. Subject to damage from:

    a.. Weathering – Severe

    b. Frost line depth: 42"

    c. Termite – Slight to Moderate

e. Winter Design Temperature: -8°F

f. Ice shield underlayment: Yes

g. Flood hazards: HUD Community No. 195181A

h. Air freezing index: 2132

i. Mean annual temperature: 46.4°F

Government Officials

Comments

Fort Dodge, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices B, C, D, G, H, and J. Fort Dodge, IA Muni. Code § 14.04.030.

Delete Section R313. Fort Dodge, IA Muni. Code § 14.04.040.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Fort Dodge, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Fort Dodge, IA Muni. Code § 14.04.030.

Commercial Building Code

Fort Dodge 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(Fort Dodge, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

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

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