Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Edgewood, IA has adopted the 2009 International Building Code. Edgewood, IA Muni. Code § 6-16-2. No online IRC code or IBC amendment code was located.
Helpful resources for Edgewood, Iowa include the following.
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.
Edgewood adopted the 2009 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Edgewood ? Undetermined
Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Edgewood, IA. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Edgewood, IA.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
2009 IBC § 101.2 (scope).
Commercial Building Code
Edgewood adopted the 2009 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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Comments
No online IBC amendment code was located.
Existing Buildings
Edgewood, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Edgewood, IA also adopted the following codes:
2004 International Plumbing Code. Edgewood, IA Muni. Code § 6-16-2.
2008 National Electrical Code. Edgewood, IA Muni. Code § 6-16-2.
2000 International Mechanical Code. Edgewood, IA Muni. Code § 6-16-2.
2009 National Fire Code. Edgewood, IA Muni. Code § 6-16-2.
