Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Clinton, IA has adopted the 2018 International Codes including the 2018 IRC and IBC. Clinton, IA Muni. Code § 154.05 (adoptions). No online amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Clinton, 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.

Clinton 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Clinton, IA § 154.05 ADOPTION OF STANDARD CODES REFERENCES IN STATE BUILDING CODE.)

...(A) Pursuant to published notice and public hearing, the city hereby adopts the following standard codes by reference as the Clinton Building Code: (1) International Building Code 2018 Edition and all appendices (published by the International Code Council, Inc.) (2) International Mechanical Code 2018 Edition (published by the International Code Council, Inc.) (3) National Electrical Code 2020 Edition (published by National Fire Protection Agency) (4) International Residential Code 2018 Edition and all appendices (published by the International Code Council, Inc.) (5) International Existing Building Code 2018 Edition (published by the International Code Council, Inc.) (6) Uniform Plumbing Code 2018 Edition (published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) (7) International Energy Conservation Code 2018 Edition (published by the International Code Council, Inc.)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Clinton ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Karen Rowan, Operations Manager of Clinton, IA confirmed it is required. (Per phone conversation 9/23/20).

Government Officials

Comments

Clinton, IA has adopted the 2018 IRC including all appendices. Clinton, IA Muni. Code § 154.05 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Clinton, IA has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendix J. Clinton, IA Muni. Code § 154.05 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Clinton 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

Clinton, IA has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Clinton, IA Muni. Code § 154.05 (adoption).