Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Palo, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Palo, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoptions) and § 155.02 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Palo, 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.

Palo 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 Palo ? Yes
Citation: § 155.02
Municipal Code https://paloia.govoffice2.com/vertical/sites/%7B434D4528-2EBA-41FD-BB30-AF0F1451A315%7D/uploads/Palo_Code_Jan_2017_Supp_.pdf#page=278
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

GROUND SNOW LOAD: 30 PSF

WIND DESIGN: Speed (MPH) – 90, Topographic Effects – Exposure C

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate-Heavy, Decay – Slight-Moderate

WINTER DESIGN TEMP:  -5 Degrees F 

ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: YES

FLOOD HAZARDS: NFIP ADOPTION – December 15, 1982, FIRM MAPS –   April 5, 2010

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 1784

MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 48.9 

Government Officials

Comments

Palo, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices F and G. Palo, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

See information on Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems here.

Commercial Building Code

Palo 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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Existing Buildings

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

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