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Building:
*Use along with Urbandale Ordinance No. 2020-10 and Chapter 150 of the Municipal Code
International Building Code 2018 Edition
International Residential Code 2018 Edition
National Electrical Code 2017 Edition per State of Iowa Requirements
International Fire Code 2018 Edition
International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition, and International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition
International Plumbing Code 2018 Edition per State of Iowa Requirements
Ground Snow Load:
IRC 30 psf
IBC 20% Maximum reduction
or 24 psf min. (RC II)
Wind Speed:
IRC 90 mph, IBC 115mph
Seismic Design Category:
0
Weathering Severe Frost Line Depth:
42" Below Grade
Termite:
Moderate to Heavy
Decay: Slight to Moderate
Winter Design Temp:
-5 degrees F
Ice Shield Underlayment Reqd.:
YES*
Flood Hazards:
Adopted May 29, 1979
Current FIRM is dated July 19, 2000
Air Freezing Index:
1,833
Mean Annual Temp:
48.6 degrees F
*See Amendment to IBC & IRC regarding ice shield alternative
Energy Code:
*See Amendment to IBC & IRC regarding ice shield alternative
International Energy Conservation Code 2012 Edition per State of Iowa Requirements
Housing Code:
*Use along with Urbandale Ordinance No. 2015-05 (PDF) and Chapter 151 of the Municipal Code