Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Iowa Falls, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Iowa Falls, IA Muni. Codes § 157.01 (for adoptions download Chapter 157 – International Building Code) and § 157.02 (for amendments download Chapter 157 – International Building Code).
Helpful resources for Iowa Falls, 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.
Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls ? Undetermined
Comments:
For Table 301.2 (1) link to City Code and download Chapter 157 – International Building Code. Go to page 2 of document.
Government Officials
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Anderson |
Jody |
City Manager |
janderson@cityofiowafalls.com |
641/648-2527 |
|
Comments
For IRC amendment code link to City Code and download Chapter 157 – International Building Code.
Commercial Building Code
Iowa Falls 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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Comments
For IBC amendment code link to City Code and download Chapter 157 – International Building Code.
Existing Buildings
Iowa Falls, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Iowa Falls, IA also adopted the following codes:
2015 International Fire Code. Iowa Falls, IA Muni. Code § 158.01 (adoption).
2015 Uniform Plumbing Code. Iowa Falls, IA Muni. Code § 159.02 (adoption).
2015 International Mechanical Code. Iowa Falls, IA Muni. Code § 160.01 (adoption).
