Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Ottumwa, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Ottumwa, IA Muni. Codes § 10-4 (IRC adoption), § 10-5 (IRC amendments), § 10-2 (IBC adoption) and § 10-3 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Ottumwa, 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.

Ottumwa 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(Ottumwa, IA Sec. 10-4. - 2015 International Residential Code adopted.)

...(a) The 2015 International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, Inc., chapters 1 through 10, is hereby adopted, in its entirety, by reference including Appendix H, patio covers, except for such portions as may hereinafter be amended, modified or deleted and except for such...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Ottumwa ? Undetermined

Comments

Ottumwa, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix H. Ottumwa, IA Muni. Code § 10-4.

The following section of the 2015 International Residential Code is deleted:

Section R313, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Ottumwa, IA Muni. Code § 10-5.

Commercial Building Code

Ottumwa 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(Ottumwa, IA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Ottumwa, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices F and I except for chapters 11, 13, 27, 28, 29 and 30. Ottumwa, IA Muni. Code § 10-2.

 

Existing Buildings

Ottumwa, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Ottumwa, IA Muni. Codes § 10-6 (adoption) and § 10-7 (amendments).

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