Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Manchester, IA has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Manchester, IA Muni. Codes § 158.01 (IRC adoption), § 158.02 (IRC amendments), § 155.01 (IBC adoption) and § 155.02 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Manchester, 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.

Manchester adopted the 2012 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(Manchester, IA 158.01 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.)

...The 2018 Edition of International Residential Code , as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference, except for such portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, as the Building Code for the City. (Ord. 009-2019 – Oct. 19 Supp.)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Manchester ? Yes
Citation: § 158.02
Municipal Code https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Iowa/manchester_ia/codeofordinancesofthecityofmanchesteriow/chapter158internationalresidentialcode?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:manchester_ia$anc=JD_158.02
Comments:

 Table R301.2(1) Insert the following table for [Appropriate Design Criteria

			Subject to Damage From :
Ground Snow Load	Wind Speed (mph)	Seismic Design Category	Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite	Decay	Winter Design Temp	Ice Shield Underlayment	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
30	90	A	Severe	42-in.	Slight to Moderate	Slight to Moderate	0 F	Required	FIRM  8-3-09 & 12-16-14	2000	47.7F

Government Officials

Comments

The following exception applies: 

1.   Section R313 – Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Manchester, IA Muni. Code § 158.03.

Commercial Building Code

Manchester adopted the 2012 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(Manchester, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

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

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