Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Shellsburg, IA has adopted the 2003 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2003 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Shellsburg, IA Muni. Codes § 161.01 (adoptions) and § 161.03 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Shellsburg, 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.

Shellsburg adopted the 2003 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Shellsburg ? Undetermined
Comments:

The following sections are hereby revised: (1) Table R301.2(1) Insert: ground snow load 30, wind speed 90, seismic design category 0. (2) Frost line depth 3.5, subject to damage from termite and decay slight to moderate. Shellsburg, IA Muni. Code § 161.03.

Comments

Shellsburg, IA has adopted the 2003 IRC deleting all appendices. Shellsburg, IA Muni. Code § 161.03

Commercial Building Code

Shellsburg adopted the 2003 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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Comments

Shellsburg, IA has adopted the 2003 IRC with the exception of appendices A through J. Shellsburg, IA Muni. Code § 161.03

Existing Buildings

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

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