Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Stuart, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Stuart, IA Muni. Code § 148.03 (adoptions and amendments).

Helpful resources for Stuart, 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.

Stuart 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 Stuart ? Yes
Citation: § 148.03
Municipal Code https://stuartia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2016-Full-Code.pdf#page=263
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TABLE R301.2(1) 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.: -5º F

Ice Barrier Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: NFIP Adoption – 1982

Air Freezing Index: 1833

Mean Annual Temp,: 48.6º F

Government Officials

Comments

Stuart, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC and appendix Chapters with the deletion of appendices F, L and P. Stuart, IA Muni. Code § 148.03.

 

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.

Stuart, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Stuart, IA Muni. Code § 148.03.

Commercial Building Code

Stuart 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

Stuart, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Stuart, IA Muni. Code § 148.03 (adoption and amendments).

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