Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Elkhart, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Elkhart, IA Muni. Codes § 155.03 #7 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 155.03 #1 (IBC adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for Elkhart, 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.
Elkhart 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 Elkhart ? Yes
Citation: § 155.03
Municipal Code
https://elkhartiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Elkhart-Code-of-Ordinances.pdf#page=277Comments:
TABLE R301.2(l) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF
Wind Speed MPH: 90
Seismic Design Category: A
Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate-Heavy, Decay – Slight-Moderate
Winter Design Temp: -5° F
Ice Barrier Required: Yes
Flood Hazards: NFIP Adoption – 1982
Air Freezing Index: 1833
Mean Annual Temp: 48.6° F
Comments
Elkhart, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC deleting appendices F, L and P. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03.
Commercial Building Code
Elkhart 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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Existing Buildings
Elkhart, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #10.
Other Building Codes
Elkhart, IA also adopted the following codes:
2015 International Mechanical Code. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #2.
2015 International Plumbing Code. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #3.
State of Iowa Section 661 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 504, including the 2008 National Electrical Code. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #4.
2015 International Fire Code. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #5.
2015 International Property Mantenance Code. Elkhart, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 #6.