Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Monroe, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Monroe, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Monroe, 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.

Monroe adopted the 2006 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: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Monroe ? No
Citation: § 155.03 7.H.
Municipal Code https://www.monroeia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2013-Monroe-Code-December-2018-Supplement.pdf#page=259
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TABLE R301.2(l) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind  Speed MPH: 90

Seismic Design Category: A

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

Winter Design Temp: -5° F

Ice Barrier Required: No

Flood Hazards: NFIP Adoption – 1982

Air Freezing Index: 1833

Mean Annual Temp: 48.6° F

Comments

Monroe, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC and appendix chapters with the deletion of appendices F, L and P. Monroe, IA Muni. Code § 155.03

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.

Monroe, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix J. Monroe, IA Muni. Code § 155.03

Commercial Building Code

Monroe adopted the 2006 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

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

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