Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Residential, including Appendices AE, AG, AH, AK, AM, AQ, AR, and AS, with amendments. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(a) (amendments). Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Building Code, including Appendices C, E, H, I, and J, with amendments. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(b) (amendments). Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Existing Building Code with amendments. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(c) (amendments). Note: at the time that the city adopted Ord. No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was most current.
Helpful resources for Laramie, Wyoming include the following.
Residential Building Code
Wyoming has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Wyoming Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Laramie adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Laramie, WY 15.24.010 - Building codes.)
...1, 12-21-2021)
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International Residential Code. The most recently issued editions of the International
Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendix Chapters AE,
AG, AH, AK, AM, AQ, AR and AS are adopted by reference...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Laramie ? Yes
Comments:
The adoption of the residential code included an amendment stating that ice barrier underlayment is required at the eaves.
Climate and Geographical Design Information:
Amended Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria Table
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Ground snow load
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30 psf (1.44 kN/m2)
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Roof snow load
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30 psf
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Wind speed
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115 mph (3-second gust)
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Topographic effects
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Exposure C
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Special wind region
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No
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Wind-borne debris zone
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No
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Seismic design category
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Site Class B
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Weathering
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Severe
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Frost line depth
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42" (1067 mm)
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Termite
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none to slight
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Decay
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none to slight
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Winter design temperature
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-10 degrees F (-23 degrees C)
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Ice shield underlayment required
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Yes
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Flood hazards
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(Chapter 15.20 of the Laramie municipal code) FIRM Community Panel #560002 0005 D, October 16, 1996
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Air freezing index
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1500
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Mean annual temperature
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40 degrees F (4.4 degrees C)
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Flood hazards
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Chapter 15.20 of the Laramie Municipal Code—The Flood Insurance Study for Albany County and Incorporated Areas, dated June 16, 2011, or as revised effective May 17, 2017.
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Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.010(a)(3).
Comments
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Residential including Appendix Chapters AE, AG, AH, AK, AM, AQ, AR, and AS, with amendments. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(a) (amendments). Note that at the time the city adopted Ordinance No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was the most current.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
Laramie, Wyoming, did not adopt Appendix J regarding Existing Buildings. Laramie, Wyoming, Adopted the "most recent" International Existing Building Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(c) (amendments). Note that at the time the city adopted Ordinance No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was the most current.
Commercial Building Code
Laramie adopted the 2021 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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See Muni. Code(Laramie, WY 15.24.010 - Building codes.)
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International Building Code.
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The most recently issued editions of the International Building Code, including Appendix
Chapters C, E, H, I, and J, are adopted by reference and...
Comments
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Building Code, including Appendices C, E, H, I, and J. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(b) (amendments). Note that at the time the city adopted Ordinance No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was the most current.
Existing Buildings
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Existing Building Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(c) (amendments). Note that at the time the city adopted Ordinance No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was the most current.
Other Building Codes
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(d) (amendments).
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Mechanical Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption).
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Plumbing Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.020 (amendments).
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Fuel Gas Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption).
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Fire Code, including Appendix B, D, E, F, and G. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.040 (amendments).
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" International Energy Conservation Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.010(e) (amendments).
Note that "most recently" likely refers to the 2021 edition of the ICC codes at this time.
Laramie, Wyoming, adopted the "most recent" National Electrical Code. Laramie, WY Muni. Code §15.24.000(a) (adoption) and §15.24.030 (amendments).
Note that at the time the city adopted Ordinance No. 1797, the 2021 ICC edition was the most current.