Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sioux Center, IA has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 155.01 (IBC adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Sioux Center, 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.

Sioux Center 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sioux Center ? Yes
Citation: § 155.02
Municipal Code https://www.siouxcenter.org/DocumentCenter/View/654/Code-of-Ordinance?bidId=#page=252
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Table R301.2(1) Insert: Ground Snow Load = 35 pounds per square foot; Wind Design: Speed = 115, Topographical Effects = No, Special Wind Region = No, Wind Blown Debris Zone = No; Seismic Design Category = A; Subject to Damage from: Weathering = Severe, Frost Line Depth = 42 inches, Termite = Slight to Moderate; Winter Design Temperature = -10 degrees Fahrenheit; Ice Barrier Underlayment Required = Yes; Flood Hazards = September 2, 1988; Air Freezing Index = 2300; Mean Annual Temperature = 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

Government Officials

Comments

Sioux Center, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendices  A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, M, N, O, and P. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.02.

Section R313 Delete Entire Section R313 “Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems”. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.02.

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.

Sioux Center, IA has adopted the 2015 IRC including appendix J. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.02.

Commercial Building Code

Sioux Center 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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Comments

Sioux Center, IA has adopted the 2015 IBC including appendices  C, E, F, G, H, I, and J. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.01

Existing Buildings

Sioux Center, IA has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Sioux Center, IA Muni. Code § 155.04 (adoption and amendments).

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