Vinton, Iowa Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Vinton, IA has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Vinton, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (for adoptions, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Codes Adopted by Reference ) and § 155.04 (for amendments, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code).

Helpful resources for Vinton, Iowa include the following.

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.

Vinton 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 Vinton ? Undetermined
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) Insert:  ground snow load 30, wind speed 90, seismic design category 0, frost line depth 3.5, subject to damage from termite and decay – slight to moderate.

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Ward Chris City Manager cward@vintoniowa.net 319/472-4707

Comments

For IRC amendments § 155.04, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code.

Vinton, IA has adopted the 2006 IRC with the deletion of Chapter 1 (Administration) except subsections R105.1 and R105.2 and section R109, 24 (fuel gas), 25 through 32 (Plumbing), and all appendices. Vinton, IA Muni. Code § 155.04  (scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code).

Commercial Building Code

Vinton 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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Comments

For IBC amendments § 155.04, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code.

Vinton, IA has adopted the 2006 IBC with the deletion of Chapter 1 (Administration) except subsections 105.1 and 105.2 and sections 107 and 109, Section 412 (Aircraft Related Occupancies), Chapter 11 (Accessibility), Chapter 29 (Plumbing), Chapter 30 (Elevators), and the following appendix Chapters:  A to J. Vinton, IA Muni. Code § 155.04  (scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code).

Existing Buildings

Vinton, IA did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chaper 34 of the IBC would apply.

Other Building Codes

Vinton, IA also adopted the following codes:

2006 International Mechanical Code. Vinton, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (for adoptions, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Codes Adopted by Reference ) and § 155.04 (for amendments, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code).

2006 International Electrical Code. Vinton, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (for adoptions, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Codes Adopted by Reference ) and § 155.04 (for amendments, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code).

State of Iowa Plumbing Code. Vinton, IA Muni. Codes § 155.02 (for adoptions, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Codes Adopted by Reference ) and § 155.04 (for amendments, scroll to Chapter 155 and select, then select Modifications to Building Code). Link to Iowa Building Code Bureau. Link to Iowa Building Codes.