Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dallas Center, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Dallas Center, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (adoptions) and § 155.03 through § 155.59 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Dallas Center, 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.

Dallas Center 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Dallas Center, IA 150.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...Pursuant to published notice as required by law, the International Building Code 2012 Edition ; and the International Residential Building Code 2012 Edition , published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted in full except for such portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified or amended....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Dallas Center ? Yes
Citation: § 155.19
Municipal Code https://www.dallascenter.com/sites/dallascenteria/files/uploads/dallascenter-code.pdf#page=368
Comments:

Table R301.2(1), Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Design: Speed – MPH 90, Topographic Effects – NO

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject To Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – No

Winter Design Temp: -5º F

Ice Barrier Req'd: Yes

Flood Hazards: Flood Plain Adoption – 10-Nov-09

Air Freezing Index: 1833

Mean Annual Temp: 48.6

Comments

Dallas Center, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix G. Dallas Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.57

155.34 SUBSECTION R313.1 AMENDED – – TOWNHOUSE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Subsection R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler system, of the IRC, is hereby amended by deleting said subsection and inserting the following in lieu thereof (exception remains unchanged): Subsection R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses containing more than 12 (twelve) dwelling units.

155.35 SUBSECTION R313.2 AMENDED – – ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AUTOMATIC FIRE SYSTEMS. Subsection R313.2 One- and twofamily automatic fire sprinkler systems, of the IRC, is hereby amended by adding the following exception: Subsection R313.2 One- and two-family automatic fire sprinkler systems exception 2 Dwelling units in which the gross square footage of the dwelling space(s), including all floor levels whether finished or unfinished and all basement areas whether finished or unfinished (exclusive of attached garage area), does not exceed 8,000 square feet. 

Dallas Center, IA Muni. Codes § 155.34 and § 155.35.

Commercial Building Code

Dallas Center 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Dallas Center, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

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

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