Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Indianola, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Indianola, IA Muni. Codes § 156.01 (adoption) and § 156.02 through § 156.41 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Indianola, 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.

Indianola 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(Indianola, IA 151.01 ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL CODE.)

...151.01 ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL CODE. That a certain document, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code , 2018 edition, including Appendix Chapters M, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Indianola, Iowa, for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Residential Code are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this legislation, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 151.02....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Indianola ? Yes
Citation: § 156.13
Municipal Code https://www.indianolaiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8768/Current-Code-of-Ordinances#page=503
Comments:

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 to Heavy, Decay – Slight to Moderate

Winter Design Temp:  -5° F

Ice Barrier Required: Yes

Flood Hazards Air: NFIP Adoption – 3/2/2009

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Weathering Temp: 48° F

Government Officials

Comments

R313.1 – TOWNHOUSE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Subsection R313.1, Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler system, of the IRC, is hereby amended by deleting said subsection and inserting the following in lieu thereof (Exception remains unchanged): Subsection R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses containing more than 12 (twelve) dwelling units. Indianola, IA Muni. Code § 156.17

R313.2 – ONE AND TWO FAMILY AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Section R313.2, One and Two Family Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, of the IRC is hereby amended by adding the following: Exception #2 – Dwelling units in which the gross square footage of the dwelling spaces, including all floor levels whether finished or unfinished (exclusive of attached garage area), does not exceed 8,000 square feet. Indianola, IA Muni. Code § 156.18.

Commercial Building Code

Indianola 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(Indianola, IA Municipal Code)

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Comments

Indianola, IA has adopted the 2012 IBC including appendix C. Indianola, IA Muni. Code § 156.40.

Existing Buildings

Indianola, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chatper 34 of the IBC would apply.

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