Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Oskaloosa, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Oskaloosa, IA Muni. Codes § 15.04.030 (adoptions) and § 15.04.035 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Oskaloosa, 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.

Oskaloosa 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(Oskaloosa, IA 15.04.030 - International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code and International Residential Code—Adopted.)

...The International Building Code 2021 edition, the International Mechanical Code 2021 edition, the International Existing Building Code 2021 edition, and International Residential Code 2021 edition are hereby adopted by the City of Oskaloosa by reference from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and all installations,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Oskaloosa ? No
Comments:

While no online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Mike Flahive, Building Official of Oskaloosa, IA confirmed it is not required. (Per email dated 7/18/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

SECTION R313, AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS – R313.2, delete the text of the section. Oskaloosa, IA Muni. Code § 15.04.035.

Commercial Building Code

Oskaloosa 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(Oskaloosa, IA 15.04.030 - International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Existing Building Code and International Residential Code—Adopted.)

...The International Building Code 2021 edition, the International Mechanical Code 2021 edition, the International Existing Building Code 2021 edition, and International Residential Code 2021 edition are hereby adopted by the City of Oskaloosa by reference from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and all installations,...

Comments

Add: Exception: One- and two-family dwelling units and townhouses shall not be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.

SECTION 903.3.1.2, NFPA 13R sprinkler systems.

Amend Section 903.3.1.2 by adding the following exception:

Add: Exception: One- and two-family dwelling units and townhouses shall not be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system.

SECTION 903.3.1.3, NFPA 13D sprinkler systems.

903.3.1.3, delete the text of the section as it applies to automatic fire sprinklers for residential and townhouse dwellings. Oskaloosa, IA Muni. Code § 15.04.035.

Existing Buildings

Oskaloosa, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Oskaloosa, IA Muni Codes. § 15.04.030 (adoption) and  § 15.04.035 (amendments).

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