§ 155.01 Building Codes Adopted

1. Except as hereinafter modified, that certain building codes known as the International Building Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix H titled “Signs”, and the International Residential Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendices E titled “Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings,” F titled “Radon Controlled Methods,” G titled “Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs,” H titled “Patio Covers” and K titled “Sound Transmission” as published by the International Code Council in cooperation with the International Conference of Building Officials, which codes are specifically incorporated by reference shall be known as the building code. The provisions of said building code shall control the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, addition, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, removal, demolition, use and maintenance of buildings and other structures within the incorporated limits of Tiffin, Iowa.

2. The following listed Codes, including any amendments thereto, are also hereby adopted for all residential and nonresidential building construction in the City:

a. International Building Code (2009)

b. International Residential Code (2009)

c. International Fire Code (2009)

d. International Mechanical Code (2009)

e. International Plumbing Code (2009)

f. International Fuel Gas Code (2009)

g. International Property Maintenance Code (2009)

h. National Electrical Code (2011)

3. The City shall maintain a copy of the codes available for public reference.