Salix, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Salix, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 156.01. Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 225 or document page 645 for adoptions and amendments).

Helpful resources for Salix, 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.

Salix 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 Salix ? Undetermined

Comments

For IRC amendments select link and scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 225 or document page 645.

Commercial Building Code

Salix 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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Comments

For IBC amendments select link and scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 225 or document page 645.

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes

Salix, IA also adopted the following codes:

2015 International Property Maintenance Code. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 155.01. (Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 223 or document page 635 for adoption and amendments.)

2015 Uniform Plumbing Code. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 156.03. (Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 229 or document page 649 for adoption and amendments.)

2015 International Fire Code. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 156.05. (Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 229 or document page 649 for adoption.)

2015 International Mechanical Code. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 156.07. (Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 229 or document page 649 for adoption and amendments.)

2015 International Fuel Gas Code. Salix, IA Muni. Code § 156.07. (Scroll to bottom and download COO. Go to page 229 or document page 649 for adoption and amendments.)