Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Windsor Heights, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Windsor Heights, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoption) and § 155.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Windsor Heights, 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.

Windsor Heights 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(Windsor Heights, IA 155.01 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODES.)

...Pursuant to published notice as required by law, the International Building Code , 2012 Edition (hereinafter known as the IBC), and the International Residential Building Code , 2012 Edition (hereinafter known as the IRC), published by the International Code Council, Inc., are adopted in full except for such portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended, and the same are, by this reference, incorporated herein as fully and completely as if set forth in full herein....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Windsor Heights ? Yes
Citation: § 155.03
Municipal Code https://www.windsorheights.org/DocumentCenter/View/111/Entire-Windsor-Heights-City-Code-PDF?bidId=#page=440
Comments:

Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Design: Speed MPH – 90, Topographic Effects – No

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – No

Winter: Design Temp. –  -5ºF, Ice Barrier Required – Yes

Flood Hazards NFIP Adoption: 5/16/83

Air Freezing Index: 1833

Mean Annual Temp. 48.6

Government Officials

Comments

Windsor Heights, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix G. Windsor Heights, IA Muni. Code § 155.03.

Subsection R313.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, of the IRC is hereby amended by deleting said subsection and inserting the following in lieu thereof (exception remains unchanged):

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses containing more than twelve (12) dwelling units. 31.

Subsection R313.2, One- and Two-Family Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, of the IRC is hereby amended by adding the following exception:

Exception 2: Dwelling units in which the gross square footage of the dwelling spaces, including all floor levels whether finished or unfinished and all basement areas whether finished or unfinished (exclusive of attached garage area), does not exceed 8,000 square feet.

Windsor Heights, IA Muni. Code § 155.03

Commercial Building Code

Windsor Heights 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(Windsor Heights, IA Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

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

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