Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Van Meter, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Van Meter, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 (adoptions and amendments).

Helpful resources for Van Meter, 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.

Van Meter 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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2015 IRC with Iowa amendments(Van Meter, IA 156.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...Pursuant to published notice as required by law, the International Building Code 2012 Edition ; and the International Residential Building Code 2012 Edition , published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted in full except for such portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified or amended....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Van Meter ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Kyle Michel, City Administrator of Van Meter, IA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 7/31/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

Van Meter, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC and appendices. Van Meter, IA Muni. Code § 155.03.

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.

Van Meter, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC and appendix J. Van Meter, IA Muni. Code § 155.03.

Commercial Building Code

Van Meter 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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2015 IBC with Iowa amendments(Van Meter, IA Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Existing Buildings

Van Meter, IA has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Van Meter, IA Muni. Code § 155.03 (adoption and amendments).

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