Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Mount Vernon, IA did not formally adopt their own building code. Building code enforcement likely falls within the jurisdiction of Linn County, IA. Link to Linn County, IA Building Code

Helpful resources for Mount Vernon, 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.

Mount Vernon 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Mount Vernon, IA 147.04 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.)

...The construction standards for all buildings, structures, or parts thereof within the Fire Zone shall be of Type I, Type II, or, at a minimum, Type III - 1 hour fire resistant - construction, as specified in the Uniform Building Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: undetermined

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Mount Vernon ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Mount Vernon 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Mount Vernon, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...