Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Long Grove, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Long Grove, IA Muni. Codes § 150.03 (download COO and go to page 195 or document page 625 for adoptions) and § 150.03 (download COO and go to page 196 or document page 626 amendments).

Helpful resources for Long Grove, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Long Grove, IA Code of Ordinances
• 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.

Long Grove 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 Long Grove ? Yes
Citation: § 150.03
Municipal Code https://longgroveia.org/document/general/long-grove-code-of-ordinances
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

GROUND SNOW LOAD:  ps = 30 psf, except that calculations for additional drift loads shall use a ground snow load pg = 25 psf

WIND DESIGN: Speed (mph) – 90, Topographic Effects – YES

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY: A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate to Heavy

WINTER DESIGN TEM: -4°F

ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIRED: YES

FLOOD HAZARDS: FIRM

AIR FREEZING INDEX: 2000

MEAN ANNUAL TEMP: 50.5°F 

Government Officials

Comments

For IRC amendment, download COO and go to page 196 or document page 626..

Delete: 313.1.1 in its entirety and replace with: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses and other multi-unit residential complexes with 5 or more units. 13. Delete: 313.2 in its entirety. Long Grove IA Muni. Code § 150.03 (download COO and go to page 198).

Commercial Building Code

Long Grove 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, download COO and go to page 196 or document page 626.

Existing Buildings

Long Grove, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply

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