Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tripoli, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Tripoli, IA Muni. Codes § 155.14 (for IRC adoption and amendments d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 14) and § 155.13 (for IBC adoption and amendments d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 14).

Helpful resources for Tripoli, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Tripoli, IA Code of Ordinances
• 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.

Tripoli 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 Tripoli ? Yes
Citation: § 155.14
Municipal Code (for ice barrier, d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 14).
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall read as follows:

A. Ground Snow Load – 35 PSF.

B. Wind Speed – 90 MPH.

C. Topographic effects – No.

D. Seismic Design Category – A.

E. Subject to weathering damage from:

(1) Weathering – Severe.

(2) Frost Line Depth – 42".

(3) Termite – Slight to Moderate.

E. Winter Design Temperature – -5º.

F. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – Yes.

G. Flood Hazards – FIRM dated 3/04/08.

H. Air Freezing Index – 2500.

I. Mean Annual Temperature – 45°.

Comments

For IRC amendment code d/l COO and to to Chapter 151, document page 14.

Tripoli, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q are for reference purposes only. (to view, d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 16).

Delete Section R313. (for code, d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 15).

Commercial Building Code

Tripoli 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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Comments

For IBC amendment code d/l COO and to to Chapter 151, document page 14.

Existing Buildings

Tripoli, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. (For IEBC adoption and amendments d/l COO and go to Chapter 151, document page 17.)

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