Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Walcott, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Walcott, IA Muni. Codes § 160.10 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 160.01 (IBC adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Walcott, 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.

Walcott 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.

Auto Search - beta:

2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Walcott, IA CHAPTER 160 BUILDING CODES)

...CHAPTER 160 BUILDING CODES 160.01 Adoption of International Building Code 160.08 Adoption of International Fuel Gas Code 160.02 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code 160.09 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code 160.03 Adoption of International Mechanical Code 160.10 Adoption of International Residential Code 160.04 Adoption of National Electrical Code 160.11 Adoption of International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 160.05 Adoption of International Fire Code 160.12 Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors 160.06 Adoption of International Existing Building Code 160.13 Permit Fee Schedules 160.07 Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code 160.14 Permit Fee Exception...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Walcott ? Yes
Citation: § 160.10
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Iowa/walcott_ia/codeofordinancesofthecityofwalcottiowa/chapter160buildingcodes?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:walcott_ia$anc=JD_160.10
Comments:

Table R301.2(1).  Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria.

The following is inserted into Table R301.2(1):  Ground Snow Load: ps = 25 psf / Wind Speed: 115 (mph) / Topographic Effects:  yes / Seismic Design Category:  A / Weathering:  Severe / Frost Line Depth: 42 inches / Termite: Moderate to Heavy / Winter Design Tem: -4° F /    Ice Barrier Underlayment Required:  Yes / Flood Hazards: Jurisdiction specific / Air Freezing Index:  2000 / Mean Annual temp:  50.5° F.

Government Officials

Comments

Walcott, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC and appendices with the exception of appendices L, N and P. Walcott, IA Muni. Code § 160.10.

Section R313.2-Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.  Delete – Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. Walcott, IA Muni. Code § 160.10.

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.

Walcott, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Walcott, IA Muni. Code § 160.10.

Commercial Building Code

Walcott 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.

Auto Search - beta:

2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Walcott, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Walcott, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC and appendices with the exception of appendices A, B, D and E. Walcott, IA Muni. Code § 160.01.

Existing Buildings

Walcott, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Walcott, IA Muni. Code § 160.06 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes