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Mount Pleasant, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Mount Pleasant, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16 (adoptions and amendments).

Helpful resources for Mount Pleasant, 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.

Mount Pleasant 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Mount Pleasant, IA Sec. 9-1. - Adopted.)

...There is hereby adopted by reference that publication known as the Uniform Housing Code, 1976 edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (Code 1969, § 15.16.010) State Law reference— Power of city to adopt nationally recognized code by reference, I.C.A. § 380.10....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Mount Pleasant ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Jack Swarm, Building and Zoning Administrator of Mount Pleasant, IA confirmed they require an ice barrier to extend horizontally on the roof surface from roof edge to 2ft inside the livable area. (Per email dated 7/12/19.)

 

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Swarm Jack Building and Zoning Administrator jack@citymtpia.com 319/385-1474

Comments

Mount Pleasant, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices A through K, and M through Q. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16.

International Residential Code Section R313.1 and R313.2 Townhouses and One-and Two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. The mandatory fire sprinkler systems requirements for townhouses and one-family or two-family dwelling units is hereby deleted. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16.

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.

Mount Pleasant, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16.

Commercial Building Code

Mount Pleasant 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Mount Pleasant, IA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Mount Pleasant, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices A, B, C and E through K. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16.

International Building Code Section 903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area, except for any residential buildings with three or fewer residential units. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-16.

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes

Mount Pleasant, IA also adopted the following codes:

2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-33 (adoption).

2012 International Mechanical Code. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-132 (adoption).

2012 International Plumbing Code. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-148 (adoption).

1988 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-216 (adoption).

2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 6-220 (adoption).

1988 Uniform Fire Code. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 8-1 (adoption).

1976 Uniform Housing Code. Mount Pleasant, IA Muni. Code § 9-1 (adoption).