Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Springville, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Springville, IA Muni. Codes § 155.01 (adoptions) and § 155.02 through § 155.13 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Springville, 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.

Springville adopted the 2006 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 Springville ? Yes
Citation: § 155.10
Municipal Code https://www.ci.springville.ia.us/doc/other/Code%20of%20Ordinances%202016.pdf#page=275
Comments:

The Springville Building Code is hereby amended by inserting climate and geographical design criteria into Table R301.2(1) of the International Residential Code, 2006 Edition as follows: 

Ground Snow Load: 30 PSF

Wind Speed MPH: 90

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42", Termite – Moderate-Heavy, Decay – Slight-Moderate

Winter Design Temp: -5 F

Ice Shield Under Layment Required: Yes

Air Freezing Index: 1784

Mean Annual Temp:48.9  

Comments

Springville, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix G. Springville, IA Muni. Code § 155.01.

Commercial Building Code

Springville adopted the 2006 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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Existing Buildings

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