Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bettendorf, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Bettendorf, IA Muni. Codes. § 10-3-1 (adoptions), § 10-3-4 (IRC amendments) and § 10-3-3 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Bettendorf, 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.

Bettendorf 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Bettendorf, IA 10-3-1: CODES ADOPTED:)

...ng Code 2015;2. The International Energy Conservation Code 2009;3. The International Residential Code 2015;4. The International Property Mainten...

2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Bettendorf, IA CHAPTER 3 CERTAIN BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 3 CERTAIN BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS SECTION: 10-3-1 : Codes Adopted 10-3-2 : Effective Date Of Adoption; Impact On Buildings 10-3-3 : Amendments To Building Code 10-3-4 : Amendments To Residential Code 10-3-5 : Amendments To Property Maintenance Code 10-3-6 : Building Fees; Payment Prerequisite To Permit Issuance 10-3-7 : Flood Area Development Permit 10-3-8 : Special Assessment Deficiencies...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Bettendorf ? Yes
Citation: § 10-3-4
Municipal Code https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=1003&chapter_id=89782#s1208097
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The following information is added to Table R301.2(1):
 

Ground Snow Load	Wind Design		Seismic Design Categoryf	Subject To Damage From
	Speedd (mph)	Topographic Effectsk		Weatheringa	Frost Line Depthb	Termitec
ps = 30 psf, except that calculations for additional drift loads shall use a ground snow load pg = 25 psf	115	Yes	A	Severe	42"	Moderate to heavy

Winter Design Tempe	Ice Barrier Underlayment Requiredh	Flood Hazardsg	Air Freezing Indexi	Mean Annual Tempj
-4°F	Yes	FIRM	2000	50.5°F

Government Officials

Comments

Bettendorf, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC deleting appendices  AE304.1 and AG102. Bettendorf, IA Muni. Code § 10-3-4.

Delete R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in its entirety. Bettendorf, IA Muni. Code § 10-3-4.

Commercial Building Code

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

...Adoption not found...

2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Bettendorf, IA 10-3-3: AMENDMENTS TO BUILDING CODE:)

...The following amendments, modifications, additions and deletions to the International Building Code 2015, are hereby made:Iowa is inserted as t...

Comments

Bettendorf, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC deleting appendices A, B, D, E, F, G, H, J and K in their entireties. Bettendorf, IA Muni. Code § 10-3-3.

Existing Buildings

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

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