Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Creston, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Creston, IA Muni. Codes § 158.01 (adoptions) and § 158.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Creston, 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.

Creston adopted the 2012 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 Creston ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Mike Bruce, City Building Inspector of Creston, IA confirmed they are required.

Government Officials

Comments

10. Amend IRC Section R-313.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Subsection 313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler system, of the IRC is hereby deleted said subsection and inserting the following in lieu of (exception remains unchanged): Subsection R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses containing more that 8 (eight) units.

11. Amend IRC Subsection Section R-313.2 One and Two Family Dwelling Automatic Fire Systems by deleting said subsection. Subsection R-313.2 One and Two Family Dwelling Automatic Fire Systems Deleted

12. Amend IRC Section P-2904, Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems, Subsection P 2904.1 is hereby deleted said subsection and inserting the following in lieu of (exceptions remain the unchanged): Subsection P 2904.1 Required Sprinkler Locations. Sprinklers, when installed, shall protect all areas of a dwelling unit. 

Creston, IA Muni. Code § 158.03

Commercial Building Code

Creston adopted the 2012 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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Existing Buildings

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

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