Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

While no formal online code was located, Shenandoah, IA has both the 2015 International Residential Code and 2015 International Building Code listed on their website. Link to website. No online amendment code was located.

Helpful resources for Shenandoah, Iowa include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Shenandoah, IA Ordinances
• 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.

Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah ? Undetermined

Government Officials

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Shenandoah 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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Existing Buildings

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

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