Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Algona, IA Muni. Codes § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption), § 15.08.010 (IBC adoption) and § 15.08.090 (amendments).
While no formal online code was located, Devere Adams, Building Inspector of Algona, IA, states "We are currently using the 2018 International Building Codes in Algona." (Per email 5/28/19.)
Helpful resources for Algona, 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.
Algona 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Algona, IA 15.08.020 - Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings—Adopted.)
...The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K and N (see
International Residential Code Section R102.5, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City for regulating and governing
the construction, alteration, movement...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Algona ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Devere Adams, Building Inspector of Algona, IA confirms they are required with the exception of a detached unconditioned building. (Per email 5/28/19.)
Table R301.2(1). Insert:
Ground Snow Load = 35 pounds per square foot
Wind Speed = 90 miles per hour
Seismic Design Category = A
Subject to Damage from: Weathering = Severe
Frost Line Depth = 42 inches
Termite= Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temperature = -10 degrees Fahrenheit
Air Freezing Index = 2300
Mean Annual Temperature = 46 degrees Fahrenheit
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Devere |
Adams |
Building Inspections and Code Enforcement |
dadams@ci.algona.ia.us |
515/320-3847 |
|
Comments
Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J and N. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption).
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.
Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.020 (IRC adoption).
Commercial Building Code
Algona adopted the 2012 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Algona, IA 15.08.010 - Building Code—Adopted.)
...The International Building Code, 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, G, I, and J (see International Building Code Section 101.2.1, 2018 edition), as published by the International Code Council, be
and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City for regulating and governing
the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings, and structures;...
Comments
Algona, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices C, E, F and I. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (IBC adoption).
Existing Buildings
Algona, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Algona, IA also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Plumbing Code. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.030 (adoption).
2012 International Mechanical Code. Algona, IA Muni. Code § 15.08.040 (adoption).