Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

University Heights, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for University Heights, 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.

University Heights 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 University Heights ? Yes
Citation: Ordinance #192
Municipal Code https://www.university-heights.org/ord/ord192.pdf#page=10
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) of the IRC Modify by inserting data in the table as follows:

Ground Snow Load: 25

Wind Design: Speed (mph) – 115, Topographic effects, Special wind region, or Windborne debris zone – No

Seismic Design Category: A

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

Winter Design Temp:  – 5° F  

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: NFIP –  5/ 22 /77, Firm Maps – 2/ 16 /07

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 50° F 

Government Officials

Comments

University Heights, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices F and J. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192.

Section R313 of the IRC: Delete Section R313 of the IRC entirely. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192.

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.

University Heights, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192.

Commercial Building Code

University Heights 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

University Heights, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendix K. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192.

Existing Buildings

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

Interpretations of the University Heights Building Official may be guided by publications of the International Code Council, Inc., and/or the International Existing Building Code, or by such other and further professional and regulatory publications and information as the Building Official in the Official’s reasonable discretion deems prudent and appropriate. University Heights, IA Ordinance 192.

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