Jesup, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Jesup, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Jesup, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (adoptions) and § 155.04 (exceptions and modifications).

Helpful resources for Jesup, 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.

Jesup adopted the 2009 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.

Auto Search - beta:

2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Jesup, IA 155.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...The International Building Code , 2009 Edition, and the International Residential Code , 2009 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc. (hereafter referred to as “IRC”) is hereby adopted in full with any modifications or amendments contained therein. Section R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Jesup ? Undetermined
Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Powers John Building/Zoning Administrator bldgdept@jtt.net 319/827-1522

Commercial Building Code

Jesup adopted the 2009 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.

Auto Search - beta:

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

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

Jesup, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes

Jesup, IA also adopted the following codes:

2003 International Fire Code. Jesup, IA Muni. Codes § 156.01 (adoption) and §  156.04 (exceptions and modifications.

2014 National Electrical Code. Jesup, IA Muni. Codes § 157.02 (adoption) and § 157.04 (exceptions and modifications).