Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Missouri Valley, IA has adopted the 2009 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2009 IRC and IBC. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Codes § 150.01 (IRC adoption), § 150.02 (IRC amendments), § 149.01 (IBC adoption) and § 149.02 (IBC amendments).

Helpful resources for Missouri Valley, 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.

Missouri Valley 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.

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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Missouri Valley, IA 149.01 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...A certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Official of the City, being marked and designated as the International Building Code , 2009 Edition , including Appendix Chapters B, C, G, H, I, and J, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Missouri Valley, in the State of Iowa, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code on file in the office of the Building Official are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this chapter....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Missouri Valley ? Undetermined
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) This table shall be amended by adding the following information: 1. Ground Snow Load = 30 psf 2. Wind Speed = 90 mph for a 3 second gust with Exposure C 3. Seismic Design Category = B 4. Weathering Probability for Concrete = Severe 5. Frost Line Depth = 42 inches below finished grade 6. Termite Moderate to Heavy 7. Decay = Slight to Moderate 8. Winter Design Temperature = -5 degrees 9. Flood Hazards = map revised date of April 1977

Government Officials

Comments

Missouri Valley, IA has adopted the 2009 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Code § 150.01.

Section R313 shall be deleted. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Code § 150.02.

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.

Missouri Valley, IA has adopted the 2009 IRC including appendix J. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Code § 150.01.

Commercial Building Code

Missouri Valley 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.

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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Missouri Valley, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Missouri Valley, IA has adopted the 2009 IBC including appendices B, C, G, H, I, and J. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Code § 149.01.

Existing Buildings

Missouri Valley, IA has adopted the 2009 IEBC. Missouri Valley, IA Muni. Codes § 151.01 (adoption) and § 151.02 (amendments).

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