Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Lovell, Wyoming, did not adopt a residential code. Lovell, Wyo. Muni. Code §7-01-010 (adoption). However, the scope of the International Building Code (IBC), where adopted, extends to "every building or structure" and therefore, can apply to properties typically covered by a residential code such as one and two-family dwellings as well as certain townhomes. See 2021 IBC § 101.2. Lovell, Wyoming, adopted the "latest edition" of the International Building Code (IBC) with amendments. Lovell, WY. Muni. Code §7-01-010 (adoption). Note as of 2023 the "latest edition" likely refers to the 2021 edition.
Helpful resources for Lovell, Wyoming include the following.
Residential Building Code
Wyoming has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Wyoming Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Lovell adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about the adoption without amendment to the model code here.
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2003 IRC(Lovell, WY Section 26-10-040 - Performance standards.)
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All homes shall meet or exceed International Building Code and International Residential
Code, standards recommended and published by the International Code Council (ICC),
being particularly the 2003 editions, including the International Mechanical Code
and International...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: undetermined
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Lovell ? Unclear
Comments:
No amendment to Table R301.2(1) was located in the municipal code or city website. Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required
Comments
Lovell, Wyoming, did not adopt a residential code. Lovell, Wyo. Muni. Code §7-01-010 (adoption). However, the scope of the International Building Code (IBC), where adopted, extends to "every building or structure" and therefore, can apply to properties typically covered by a residential code such as one and two-family dwellings as well as certain townhomes. See 2021 IBC § 101.2.
Existing Buildings
Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of
construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.
No adoption of Appendix J regarding Existing Buildings or the International Existing Building Code was located in the municipal code or the city website; however, the state adopted the 2021 IEBC as a state code.
Commercial Building Code
Lovell adopted the 2021 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code
here.
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See Muni. Code(Lovell, WY ARTICLE 7-01 - Building Code)
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Comments
Lovell, Wyoming, adopted the "latest edition" of the International Building Code with amendments, Lovell, WY Muni. Code §7-01-010 (adoption). Note as of 2023 the "latest edition" likely refers to the 2021 edition.
Existing Buildings
No local adoption of the International Existing Building Code was located. However, the adopted 2021 IBC references the IEBC in §102.6, and the state adopted the 2021 IEBC as a state code.
Other Building Codes
Lovell, Wyoming, adopted the 1958 Uniform Plumbing Code. Lovell, WY Muni. Code §19-01-010 (adoption).
Lovell, Wyoming, adopted the 1965 Fire Code. Lovell, WY Muni. Code §10-01-010 (adoption).
Lovell, Wyoming, adopted the 1966 National Electrical Code. Lovell, WY Muni. Code §9-02-010 (adoption).
Note Wyoming adopted 2021 ICC as a state code, which applies to commercial and government properties.
