Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Le Mars, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Le Mars, IA Muni. Codes § 155.10 (adoptions and amendments).

Le Mars, IA website states the current codes in use are the 2015 edition. Link to Le Mars, IA website and scroll to bottom.

Helpful resources for Le Mars, 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.

Le Mars 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Le Mars, IA 155.10 TECHNICAL CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.)

...The provisions of the International Residential Code , 2015 Edition, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, are hereby adopted by reference as the requirements for construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, 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 a separate means of egress and their accessory structures, with the following amendments: - Delete sections R103, R105 and R112 and sections therein....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Le Mars ? Yes
Comments:

The values for table R301.2(1) shall be determined by the location of the project and referenced footnotes from table R301.2(1). Le Mars, IA Muni. Code § 155.10.

While no formal online code regarding ice barriers was located, Greg Smidt, Code Enforcement Officer of Le Mars, IA confirmed they are required. (Per email dated 6/28/19.) 

Government Officials

Comments

Delete section R313.1. NOTE: Deletion of section R313.1, which would have required the installation of sprinklers in newly constructed townhouses, is consistent with 2010 Iowa Acts, Senate Joint Resolution 2009. – Delete section R313.2. NOTE: Deletion of section R313.2, which would have required the installation of sprinklers in newly constructed one- and two-family residences, is consistent with 2010 Iowa Acts, Senate Joint Resolution 2009. Le Mars, IA Muni. Code § 155.10.

Commercial Building Code

Le Mars 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Le Mars, IA Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

Le Mars, IA has adopted the 2009 IEBC. Le Mars, IA Muni. Code § 155.10 (adoption and amendments). Le Mars, IA website states the current code in use is the 2015 edition. Link to Le Mars, IA website and scroll to bottom.

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