Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Dallas County, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Dallas County, IA County Codes §47.2.5 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 47.2.4 (IBC adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Dallas County, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Dallas County, IA Construction Code
• 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 County adopted the 2006 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 Dallas County ? Undetermined
Comments:

Section R301.2: Insert the following: Ground Snow Load: 30psf, Wind Speed: 90 mph, Seismic Design Category: A, Weathering: Severe, Frost line depth: 42 in, Termite: ModerateHeavy, Decay: Slight-Moderate, Winter Design Temp: 0 deg, Flood Hazard: March 1984 as amended. 

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Comments

Dallas County, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC, deleting appendices F and I. Dallas County, IA County Code §47.2.5 (IRC adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Dallas County adopted the 2006 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

Dallas County, IA has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Dallas County, IA County Code § 47.2.7 (adoption and amendments).

 

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