Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Urbandale, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Urbandale, IA Muni. Codes § 150.02 (adoptions) and § 150.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Urbandale, 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.

Urbandale 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(Urbandale, IA § 150.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...(A) Pursuant to published notice and public hearing as required by law, the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council and commonly known as the International Residential Code (IRC), is hereby adopted in full except for those portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified or amended....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Urbandale ? Yes
Citation: § 150.03
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Iowa/urbandale_ia/titlexvlandusage/chapter150buildingregulations?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:urbandale_ia$anc=JD_150.03
Comments:

In IRC Table R301.2(1), fill in the table blanks regarding climatic and geographic design criteria as follows:

Ground snow load	30 psf
Wind speed	90 mph
Seismic design category	A
Weathering	Severe
Frost line depth	42 inches below grade
Termite	Moderate to heavy
Decay	Slight to moderate
Winter design temp	-5°F
Ice shield underlayment required	YES*
The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City that is currently in effect
Air freezing index	1,833
Mean annual temp	48.6°F
*See amendment to IBC 1507.2.8.2 and IRC R 905.2.7.1 regarding ice shield alternative

 

Government Officials

Comments

Delete all IBC and IRC Appendix provisions. Urbandale, IA Muni. Code § 150.03.

Delete IRC R313; Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Urbandale, IA Muni. Code § 150.03.

Commercial Building Code

Urbandale 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(Urbandale, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Delete all IBC and IRC Appendix provisions. Urbandale, IA Muni. Code § 150.03.

Existing Buildings

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

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