Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Burlington, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Burlington, IA Muni. Codes § 154.01 (IRC adoption), § 154.02 (IRC sections repealed), § 154.03 (IRC amendments), § 155.01 (IBC adoption), § 155.02 (IBC sections repealed) and § 155.03 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Burlington, 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.

Burlington 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(Burlington, IA 154.01 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED.)

...The 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference in full, including appendices D, E, F, G, H, Q, except for portions as are amended in this chapter. The 2021 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Burlington ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

Burlington, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices D, E, F, G, H, Q, except for portions as are amended in this chapter. Burlington, IA Muni. Code § 154.01.

Delete Section R313 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Burlington, IA Muni. Code § 154.02.

Commercial Building Code

Burlington 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(Burlington, IA 155.01 - INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.)

...The 2021 edition of the International Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference in full, except for portions as are amended and/or repealed in this chapter. The provisions of this code shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the...

Existing Buildings

Burlington, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Burlington, IA Muni. Codes § 156.01 (adoption), § 156.02 (sections repealed) and § 156.03 (amendments).

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