Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Buffalo, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Buffalo, IA Muni. Code § 2.3-1.02 (adoptions). No online amendment code was located.

Helpful resources for Buffalo, 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.

Buffalo adopted the 2009 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Buffalo ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Buffalo adopted the 2009 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes