Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Harlan, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Harlan, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoptions) and § 155.04 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Harlan, Iowa include the following.

• 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.

Harlan adopted the 2012 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 Harlan ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

Harlan, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC with the deletion of Appendix I and with an addendum to Appendix J. Harlan, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Harlan, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J. Harlan, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Commercial Building Code

Harlan adopted the 2012 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

Harlan, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC with the deletion of appendices A, B, D, K, L, and M. Harlan, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Existing Buildings

Harlan, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Harlan, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

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