Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located for Grinnell, IA, their website states it is currently under the 2015 International Residential and Building Codes. Link to website.

Helpful resources for Grinnell, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Grinnell, IA Code of Ordinances
• 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.

Grinnell 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Grinnell, IA 155.01 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.)

...The document entitled the Iowa State Building Code , established pursuant to Chapter 103A of the Code of Iowa, is adopted by reference as the building code of the City, and is made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter. An official copy of the Iowa State Building Code , including official copies of the codes adopted therein, is on file in the office of the City Clerk....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Grinnell ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Avis Tyler, Director of Building & Planning in Grinnell, IA confirmed they are required and provided the following table. (Per email 6/25/19.)

Wind Design:

Ground Snow Load: 25

Speed: 115mph

Topographic effects: No

Special Wind Region: No

Wind-borne Debris Zone: Wind Zone 1

Seismic Design Category: A

Damage from:

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 42”

Termite: Moderate

Winter Design Temp: -5 f

Ice Barrier Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: 5/9/2014

Air Freezing Index: 2500

Mean Annual Temp: 47.4

 

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Grinnell 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Grinnell, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

While no formal online code was located for Grinnell, IA, their website states it is currently under the 2015 IEBC. Link to website.

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