Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Chariton, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Chariton, IA Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoptions and amendments). Chariton, IA also adopted the 1967 Uniform Housing Code. Chariton, IA Muni. Codes § 15.16.020 (adoption) and § 15.16.030 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Chariton, 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.

Chariton 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Chariton ? Yes
Citation: § 15.04.010
Municipal Code https://www.chariton.org/vertical/sites/%7BA4F234CD-49D2-453F-B834-D4566EC7BDE3%7D/uploads/018_Title_15_BUILDINGS_AND_STRUCTURES.pdf#page=2
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Insert:

Ground Snow Load: 25

Wind Design: Speed (mph): 90

Topographic Effects: No

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From:

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 42 Inches

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp: 0-10 Degrees

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: 24 inches

Flood Hazards:

Air Freezing Index: ;gt;1000-2000

Mean Annual Temp: 50 degrees 

Government Officials

Comments

Chariton, IA has adopted the 2009 IRC with Section P2904 and Appendix J deleted in their entirety and have no force or effect herein. Chariton, IA Muni. Code § 15.04.010.

Commercial Building Code

Chariton 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 amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Chariton, IA has adopted the 2009 IBC with all of the Appendix sections and Chapter 32 deleted in their entirety and have no force or effect herein. Chariton, IA Muni. Code § 15.04.010.

Existing Buildings

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

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