Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-301.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 661-301.7 - Existing buildings

(1)Definition. "Existing building" means a building erected prior to May 18, 2016.

(2) Adoption. The provisions of the International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition, published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, are hereby adopted by reference as the requirements for repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings, with the following amendments:

Delete section 101.1.

Delete section 101.4.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:

101.4.2 Buildings Previously Occupied. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically covered in this code or the state fire code, or as deemed necessary by the building code commissioner for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

Delete section 101.5.

Delete section 101.6.

Delete section 101.7.

Delete sections 103, 104, and 105 and sections therein.

Delete sections 106.1, 106.3, 106.4, 106.5, and 106.6.

Delete sections 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 and 117 and sections therein.

Delete section 705.

Delete section 906.

Delete section 1012.8.

Delete section 1105.1.

Delete section 1205.15.

Delete all references to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert in lieu thereof "state plumbing code."

Delete all references to the "International Fuel Gas Code" and insert in lieu thereof "rule 661-301.9 (103A)."

Delete all references to the "International Mechanical Code" and insert in lieu thereof "state mechanical code."

Delete all references to the "International Building Code" and insert in lieu thereof "rule 661-301.3 (103A)."

Delete all references to the "International Residential Code" and insert in lieu thereof "rule 661-301.8 (103A)."

Delete all references to the "International Fire Code" and insert in lieu thereof "state fire code."

Iowa Admin. Code r. 661-301.7

ARC 8305B, IAB 11/18/09, effective 1/1/10

Amended by IAB April 13, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 21, effective 5/18/2016