Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Winterset, IA has adopted the 2003 International Codes including the 2003 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Winterset, IA Muni. Code § 4.101 (adoption). No online amendment code was located.

Helpful resources for Winterset, 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.

Winterset adopted the 2003 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: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Winterset ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Justin Banes, Code Enforcement Office of Winterset, IA confirmed it is required. (Per email dated 8/13/19.)

Government Officials

Comments

No online IRC amendment code was located.

Commercial Building Code

Winterset adopted the 2003 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

Winterset, IA has adopted the 2003 IBC including appendices B, C, E, H, I, & J. Winterset, IA Muni. Code § 4.101.

No online IBC amendment code was located.

Existing Buildings

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

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