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NOTE: In addition to the referenced standards found in Chapter 35 of the International Building Code the following documents are adopted by reference:

International Existing Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code, ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 for accessibility, ACI 318 for concrete, AISC LRFD, AISC HSS, AISC ASD, AISI, AISC 3, ASCE 8-SSD-LRFD/ASD and SJI for steel, ACI 350/ASCE 5/TMS 402 for masonry, ASCE 7 for loadings, ANSI/NFoPA NDS-1991 for wood, AA-94 for aluminum, NFPA 13-96; 13R-96; and 13D-96 for sprinklers.

To purchase copies of International codes, visit the ICC store at www.iccsafe.org.

Building Codes
  • 2006 International Building Code published by the International Code Council. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 11, Article 2, Section 11-17 adopted, Section 11-20 Amendments and Additions.
  • 2006 International Fuel Gas Code published by the International Code Council. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 11, Article 3, Section 11-33 
  • 2006 International Mechanical Code published by the International Code Council. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 11, Article 3, Section 11-31 adopted, Section 11-32 Amendments and Additions.
  • 2006 International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 11, Article 6, Section 11-76 
  • 2006 International Residential Code published by the International Code Council. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 11, Article 1, Section 11-1 adopted, Section 11-2 Amendments and Additions.
  • 2008 National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 15, Section 15-35 
  • 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. Local amendments and additions are found in Chapter 33, Section 33-2 
Floodplain
  • Chapter 45 -  Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance regulates and restricts uses and property in the floodplain by requiring that buildings be constructed to resist flood damage and to guide future development away from flood hazard areas. The City has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program as a regular member since 1979.
Zoning
  • Chapter 15, Appendix B -  Zoning Ordinance the legal device used for implementing the city’s land use of buildings and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes by controlling the height, bulk, open spaces, and population density.