Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

North Liberty, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. North Liberty, IA Muni. Codes § 157.02 (adoptions) and § 157.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for North Liberty, 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.

North Liberty 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(North Liberty, IA 157.02 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES ADOPTED.)

...Except as hereafter modified, that certain building codes known as the International Building Code, 2021 Edition, including Appendix F titled “Rodentproofing”, Appendix H titled "Signs", and Appendix J titled “Grading”, the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, including Appendices AE titled "Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings," AF titled "Radon Controlled Methods," AH titled "Patio Covers" and AK titled "Sound Transmission" as published by the International Code Council in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials, which codes are specifically incorporated by reference shall be known as the building code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for North Liberty ? Yes
Citation: § 157.03
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Iowa/northliberty_ia/generalcodeprovisions/chapter157buildingcode?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:northliberty_ia$anc=JD_157.03
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

			Subject To Damage From
Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed MPH	Seismic Design Category	Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite	Decay	Winter Design Temp	Ice Shield Under -layment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
25	115	A	Severe	42"	M – H	S – M	-5° F	Yes	8/22/02	2000	50 F

Government Officials

Comments

North Liberty, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices E, F, G, H and K. North Liberty, IA Muni. Code § 157.02.

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems.

      An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses with five or more units. Exceptions:

      An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed.

      Delete R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.

North Liberty, IA Muni. Code § 157.03

Commercial Building Code

North Liberty 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(North Liberty, IA Municipal Code)

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Comments

North Liberty, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendix H. North Liberty, IA Muni. Code § 157.02.

Existing Buildings

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

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