Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Bremer County, IA has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Bremer County, IA County Codes § 5-1-2 (adoptions), § 5-1-14 (IRC amendments) and § 5-1-13 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Bremer County, 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.

Bremer County adopted the 2018 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 Bremer County ? Yes
Citation: § 5-1-14
Municipal Code https://www.co.bremer.ia.us/document_center/Ordinances/Ord%2019-04%20Amend%20Building%20Code.pdf#page=10
Comments:

Table R301.2(1), shall read as follows: a. Ground Snow Load — 35 PSF b. Wind Speed—115 MPH (3 second gust) c. Topographic effect –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 — -10 degrees g. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required –Yes h. Flood Hazards—FIRM dated 03/04/08 i. Air Freezing Index—2500 j. Mean Annual Temp—45 degrees 

Comments

Bremer County, IA has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix F. Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T are for reference purposes only. Bremer County, IA County Code § 5-1-14 (IRC amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Bremer County adopted the 2018 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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Comments

Bremer County, IA has adopted the 2018 IBC with Appendix Chapter’s A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N for reference only. Bremer County, IA County Code § 5-1-13 (IBC amendments).

Existing Buildings

Bremer County, IA has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Bremer County, IA County Code § 5-1-2 (adoption) and § 5-1-19 (amendments).

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