Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Altoona, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Altoona, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoptions) and § 155.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Altoona, 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.

Altoona 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(Altoona, IA 155.01 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...This chapter shall consist of the “International Building Code, 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendix Chapters F and M, and the International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition as published by the International Code Council which volume is incorporated herein by this reference as fully as though set forth herein in its entirety, excepting only such portions as are hereinafter stated to be deleted therefrom; and such additional provisions as are hereinafter set forth....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Altoona ? Yes
Citation: § 155.17
Municipal Code https://www.altoona-iowa.com/download/City%20Code/Altoona-Code_3.pdf#page=511
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHICAL CRITERIA 

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Design: Speed MPH – 90, Topograph Effects – NO

Seismic Design Category: A

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

Winter: Design Temp – -5F, Ice Barrier Req'd – Yes

Flood Hazards: NFIP Acceptance  Zone C, 10-Nov-82 – No local amendments.

Air Freezing Index: 1833

Mean Annual Temp: 48.6

Comments

Altoona, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices F and M. Altoona, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Commercial Building Code

Altoona 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(Altoona, IA Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

Altoona, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Altoona, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoption) and § 155.03 (amendments).

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