Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Fairfax, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Fairfax, IA Muni. Codes § 153.01 (adoptions) and § 153.02 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Fairfax, 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.

Fairfax 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fairfax ? Yes
Citation: § 153.02
Municipal Code https://www.cityoffairfax.org/vertical/Sites/%7B0C707EEE-4034-40BC-A335-4F228894929A%7D/uploads/2017_City_of_Fairfax_Code.pdf#page=363
Comments:

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Design: Speed (MPH) – 115, Topographic Effects – NO, Special Wind Region – NO, Wind Borne Debris Zone – NO

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject To Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate-Heavy

Winter Design Temp: -5 Degrees F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: NFIP Adoption Feb. 2, 2010, Firm Maps Apr. 5, 2010

Air Freezing Index: 2500

Mean Annual Temp: 48.9

 

Government Officials

Comments

Fairfax, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix F. Fairfax, IA Muni. Code § 153.01.

See § R 313 regarding automatic fire sprinklers.

Commercial Building Code

Fairfax 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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Existing Buildings

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

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