Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Panora, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Panora, IA Muni. Codes § 144.3 (IRC adoption) and § 144.2 (IBC adoption). No online amendment code was located.

Helpful resources for Panora, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Panora, IA Building Code
• 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.

Panora 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Panora ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Jason Van Ausdall, Building Inspector of Panora, IA has confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 7/17/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Panora 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

Panora, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Panora, IA Muni. Code § 144.3 (adoption).

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