Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Algona, IA Muni. Codes § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption), § 15.08.010 (IBC adoption) and § 15.08.090 (amendments).

While no formal online code was located, Devere Adams, Building Inspector of Algona, IA, states "We are currently using the 2018 International Building Codes in Algona." (Per email 5/28/19.)

Helpful resources for Algona, 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.

Algona 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(Algona, IA 15.08.020 - Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings—Adopted.)

...The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K and N (see International Residential Code Section R102.5, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Algona ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Devere Adams, Building Inspector of Algona, IA confirms they are required with the exception of a detached unconditioned building. (Per email 5/28/19.)

Table R301.2(1). Insert:

Ground Snow Load = 35 pounds per square foot

Wind Speed = 90 miles per hour

Seismic Design Category = A

Subject to Damage from: Weathering = Severe

Frost Line Depth = 42 inches

Termite= Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temperature = -10 degrees Fahrenheit

Air Freezing Index = 2300

Mean Annual Temperature = 46 degrees Fahrenheit

Government Officials

Comments

Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices  A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and N. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption).

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.

Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Algona 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(Algona, IA 15.08.010 - Building Code—Adopted.)

...The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, G, I, and J (see International Building Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures;...

Comments

Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices C, E, F and I. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (IBC adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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