Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Independence, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Independence, IA Muni. Codes § 162.01 (IRC adoption), § 162.02 through § 162.03 (IRC amendments), § 155.01 (IBC adoption) and § 155.02 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Independence, 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.

Independence 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Independence, IA 162.01 ADOPTION OF CODE.)

...That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Official, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code , 2018 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City, for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of said Residential Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in Section 162.02 of this chapter....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Independence ? Yes
Citation: § 162.02
Municipal Code https://www.independenceia.com/DocumentCenter/View/1163/City-Code-PDF?bidId=#page=342
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Table R301.2(1) – Insert the following table for [Appropriate Design Criteria]:

Ground Snow Load: 30

Wind Speed (mph): 90

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Slight to Moderate, Decay – Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp: 0 F

Ice Shield UnderLayment Required: Required

Flood Hazards: Firm  07-16-08

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 47.7F

Government Officials

Comments

Independence, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L. Independence, IA Muni. Code § 162.01.

EXCEPTIONS. The following exception applies: 1. Section R313 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Independence, IA Muni. Code § 162.03.

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.

Independence, IA has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix J.  Independence, IA Muni. Code § 162.01.

Commercial Building Code

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

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Comments

Independence, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendices  A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J. Independence, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Existing Buildings

Independence, IA has adopted the 2012 IEBC. Independence, IA Muni. Codes § 164.01 (adoption) and § 164.02 (amendments).

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