CHAPTER 175
BUILDING CODE

Section Number	Title	IBC Section
175.01	Short Title
175.02	Adoption of Building Code
175.03	Amendments, modifications, additions and deletions
175.04	Referenced Codes -- Conflicts
175.05	Deletions	510.2 #4
175.06	Title	101.1
175.07	Referenced Codes	101.4
175.08	Energy	101.4.6
175.09	Existing CSST – Bonding Required	102.6.3
175.10	Creation of Enforcement Agency	103.1
175.11	Required (permits) Platting	105.1
175.12	Work exempt from permit	105.2
175.13	Expiration	105.5
175.14	Revocation of Permit	105.6.1
175.15	Schedule of Permit Fees	109.2
175.16	Plan Review Fees	109.2.1
175.17	Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance	109.4
175.18	Certificate Issued	111.2
175.19	Temporary Occupancy (Fees)	111.3
175.20	Underground Utility Installation	112.4
175.21	Means of Appeal	113
175.22	Definitions	202
175.23	Eight Or Fewer Persons Receiving Care In A Dwelling Unit	305.2.3
175.24	Care Facilities Within A Dwelling Unit	310.4.1
175.25	Separation (Dwelling Units)	406.3.2.1
175.26	Storm Shelters - Group E Occupancy	423.5
175.27	Storm Shelters - Required Occupant Capacity	423.5.1
175.28	Address Identification	502.1
175.29	General (live/work unit)	508.5
175.30	Limitations (live/work unit)	508.5.1 #3
175.31	Occupancies (live/work unit)	508.5.2
175.32	Continuity	707.5
175.33	Materials	713.3
175.34	One-Hour Shaft Enclosures	713.3.1
175.35	Two-Hour Shaft Enclosures	713.3.2
175.36	Basements	903.2.11.1.3
175.37	Alarms	903.4.2
175.38	FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panels)	907.1.4
175.39	Group R-4	907.2.24
175.40	Monitoring	907.6.6
175.41	Fire Department Connections	912.1.1
175.42	Continuity and Components	1009.2 #11
175.43	Two-way Communication	1009.8
175.44	Hardware	1010.2.2
175.45	Handrails (elevation/#risers)	1011.11
175.46	Additional Exit Signs	1013.1.1
175.47	Continuity (handrails)	1014.4 exc.#6
175.48	Access to a Public Way	1028.5.1
175.49	Operational Constraints	1031.2.1
175.50	Window Wells	1031.3.4
175.51	Compliance (accessibility)	1102.1
175.52	Multistory Buildings and Facilities exc #2	1104.4
175.53	Energy Efficiency	Chapter 13
175.54	Vinyl Siding (weather-resistive barrier required)	1404.14.2
175.55	Ground Snow Loads	1608.2
175.56	Design and Construction	1612.2
175.57	Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas	1612.3
175.58	Special Inspections and Tests	1704.2
175.59	Special Inspections For Wind Resistance	1705.12
175.60	Structural Wood	1705.12.1
175.61	Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Construction	1705.12.2
175.62	Foundation Walls For Conventional Light Frame Wood Construction	1807.1.5.1 & Table
175.63	Frost Protection	1809.5
175.64	Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (General)	3109.1

 

175.01 SHORT TITLE.

This chapter shall be known as the Ankeny Building Code, and may be cited as such, and may be referred to herein as this chapter.

175.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.

The International Building Code 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted except for such portions as may be hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.

175.03 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.

The International Building Code, 2021 Edition (hereinafter known as the IBC), is amended as hereinafter set out in Sections 175.04 through 175.64.

175.04 REFERENCED CODES - CONFLICTS.

The remaining sections in this chapter represent amendments to the requirements contained in the IBC. In the event requirements of this code conflict with applicable State and/or Federal requirements, the more stringent shall apply except that all references to flood hazard construction shall be coordinated in concurrence with Ankeny NFIP adoption dated 1-February-2019.ICC A117.1 references throughout this code shall denote ICC A117.1-09.

175.05 DELETIONS.

The following is/are deleted from the IBC and are of no force or effect in this chapter:

Subsection 510.2 #4

175.06 SECTION 101.1 - TITLE.

Section 101.1, Title, of the IBC, is hereby deleted and there is enacted in lieu thereof the following section:

Section 101.1 Title.  These regulations shall be known as the Ankeny Building Code, hereinafter known as “this code.”

175.07 SECTION 101.4 AMENDED - REFERENCED CODES.

Section 101.4, Referenced Codes, of the IBC, is hereby amended by the following subsections:

Section 101.4.1 Gas. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

Section 101.4.2 Mechanical. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance. Strike International Property Maintenance and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny Property Maintenance and Housing.

Section 101.4.5 Fire Prevention. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

Section 101.4.6 Energy. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

Section 101.4.7 Existing Buildings. Strike International and insert in lieu thereof Ankeny.

175.08 SECTION 101.4.6 - ENERGY.

Section 101.4.6, Energy, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following section:

Section 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code as currently adopted and amended by the Iowa State Building Code Bureau shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency. Administration shall be as prescribed in "this code' and these regulations shall be known as the Ankeny Energy Code. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to 3rd party inspections. The Code Official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability. Any portion that does not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Code Official.

Section C401.2 Application. Section C401.2, Application, of the IECC, is hereby amended by adding the following exception:

Seasonal Structures. The following Seasonal type structures are exempt from meeting the provisions of the energy code.

1.   Food service buildings that serve patrons at amusement parks, water parks and outdoor sporting facilities that contain operable exterior walls openings on one or more walls which equal at least 40% or more of the overall exterior wall space.

2.   Restroom Facilities that serve amusement parks, water parks and outdoor sporting facilities.

These facilities are allowed to have heating and/or cooling equipment for the temporary comfort of patrons and employees during operating hours.