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Waverly, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Waverly, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Waverly, IA Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoptions), § 90.14 (IRC amendments) and § 90.13 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Waverly, 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.

Waverly adopted the 2012 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 Waverly ? Yes
Citation: § 90.14
Municipal Code https://www.waverlyia.com/webres/File/City%20Administration/City%20Code%20Ordinances/Entire%20Code%20book2019(5-21-19).pdf#page=275
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall read as follows:

a. Ground Snow Load — 35 b. Wind Speed– 90 MPH c. Topographic effects—No d. Seismic Design Category—A e Subject to Weathering Damage From, Weathering (severe), Frost line depth (42”), Termite (slight to moderate) f. Winter Design Temperature — -5 degree g. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required –Yes h. Flood Hazards—FIRM dated 3/04/08 i. Air Freezing Index—2500 j. Mean Annual Temp—45 degrees

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Bronner James City Administrator jwbronner@ci.waverly.ia.us 319/352-9211

Comments

Waverly, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q for reference purposes only. Waverly, IA Muni. Code § 90.14.

Delete Section R313. Waverly, IA Muni. Code § 90.14

Commercial Building Code

Waverly adopted the 2007 Florida Building Code: BuildingYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Waverly, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC with appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M for reference only. Waverly IA Muni. Code § 90.13.

Existing Buildings

Waverly, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Waverly, IA Muni. Code § 90.19 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes

Waverly IA also adopted the following codes:

2012 International Plumbing Code. Waverly Iowa Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoption) and § 90.15 (amendments).

2012 International Mechanical Code. Waverly Iowa Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoption) and § 90.16 (amendments).

2012 International Fire Code. Waverly Iowa Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoption) and § 90.17 (amendments).

2012 International Fuel Gas Code. Waverly Iowa Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoption) and § 90.18 (amendments).

2011 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Waverly Iowa Muni. Codes § 90.2 (adoption) and § 90.20 (amendments).