Eldon, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Eldon, IA has adopted the International Building Code. Eldon, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.020 (adoption). No online IRC code or IBC edition year or amendment code was located.

Helpful resources for Eldon, Iowa include the following.

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.

Eldon adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Eldon ? Undetermined
Comments:

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Eldon, IA. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Eldon, IA.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

Commercial Building Code

Eldon adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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No online IBC amendment code or edition year was located.

Other Building Codes

Eldon, IA also adopted the following code:

2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Eldon, IA Muni. Code § 15.28.020.