Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Tipton, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Tipton, IA. Muni. Codes § 155.02 (adoptions) and § 155.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Tipton, 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.

Tipton adopted the 2009 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 Tipton ? Yes
Citation: § 155.03
Municipal Code https://www.tiptoniowa.org/webres/File/City%20Forms/2014%20Tipton%20Code.pdf#page=257
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 25

Wind Speed MPH: 90

Seismic Design Category : A

Subject To Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – M-H, Decay – S-M

Winter Design Temp: -5° F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: 8/22/02

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 50 F

Comments

Tipton, IA has adopted the 2009 IRC including appendices E, F, G, H and K. Tipton, IA Muni Code § 155.02

Commercial Building Code

Tipton adopted the 2009 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

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

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