Chapter 155 – Building Codes

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES 155.01 Building Codes Adopted 155.03 Amendments to the International Building Code 155.02 Fire Safety Provisions and the International Residential Code 155.01 BUILDING CODES ADOPTED. 1. Except as hereinafter modified, that certain building codes known as the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendix K titled “Administrative Provisions”, and the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, including Appendices F titled “Radon Control Methods,” J titled “Existing Buildings and structures,” 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 (2018) b. International Residential Code (2018) c. International Fire Code (2018) d. Iowa State Plumbing Code e. Iowa State Mechanical Code f. Fuel Gas contained in the State Plumbing Code g. International Property Maintenance Code (2018) h. Iowa State Electrical Code 3. The City shall maintain a copy of the codes available for public reference.