Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Eldridge, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Eldridge, IA Muni. Codes § 4.01 (adoptions), § 6.00 (IRC amendments) and § 5.00 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Eldridge, 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.

Eldridge adopted the 2015 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(Eldridge, IA 4.00 Specific Technical Codes Adopted.)

...4.00 Specific Technical Codes Adopted. 4.01 The following codes are hereby adopted in full except for such portions as may hereinafter be deleted, modified or amended and all subsequent supplements to the below mentioned international codes as published. 1) 2015 International Building Code 2) 2015 International Residential Code 3) 2015 International Property Maintenance Code 4) 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code 5) 2014 National Electric Code 6) 2015 International Mechanical Code 7) 2015 International Energy Conservation Code 8) 2015 International Existing Building Code 9) 2015 Swimming Pool and Spa Code 10) 2015 International Fire Code 4.02 An official copy of the above codes are on file in the office of the city clerk for inspection. 4.03 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Eldridge ? Yes
Citation: § 6.01
Municipal Code https://cityofeldridgeia.org/download-quick-links/city-code/505-2017-city-code-title-c/file#page=44
Comments:

Table 301.2 (1) Climate and Geographical Design Criteria. Table is skewed in document.

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes  

Government Officials

Comments

R313 Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Delete in its entirety. § 5.01.

Commercial Building Code

Eldridge adopted the 2015 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(Eldridge, IA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Eldridge, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices C, I and K. Eldridge, IA Muni. Code § 5.01.

Existing Buildings

Eldridge, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Eldridge, IA Muni. Codes § 4.01 (adoption) and § 12.00 (amendments).

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