Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Davenport, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Davenport, IA Muni. Codes § 15.12.030 (IRC adoption), § 15.12.050 through § 15.12.054 (IRC amendments), § 15.12.020 (IBC adopton) and § 15.12.040 through § 15.12.046 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Davenport, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Davenport, IA Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Davenport adopted the 2015 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 Davenport ? Yes
Citation: § 15.12.052
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Criteria

Ground Snow Load	Wind Design				Seismic Design Category f	Subject to Damage From
	Speed (mph)	Topographic Effects k	Special Wind Region i	Wind-borne Debris Zone m		Weathering a	Frost line depth b	Termite c
Ps = 30 psf, except that calculations for additional drift loads shall use a ground snow load p9 = 25 psf	115	YES	YES	NO	A	SEVERE	42"	Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp e	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required h	Flood Hazards g	Air Freezing Index i	Mean Annual Temp j
-4 Degrees F	YES	Initial NFIP 04/14/1978 FIRM #170582 04/05/2010	2000	50.5 Degrees F

Government Officials

Comments

Davenport, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix H with all other appendix chapters deleted. Davenport, IA Muni. Code § 15.12.050.

Commercial Building Code

Davenport adopted the 2015 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

Davenport, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices C and I with all other appendix chapters deleted. § 15.12.040.

 

Existing Buildings

Davenport, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Davenport, IA Muni. Code § 15.12.032 (adoption).

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