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Building Permits in Dallas County, Iowa

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Adopted Construction Codes

These are the state-level code editions for Iowa. They apply in Dallas Countyunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.

CodeEditionAdoption
IBC — International Building Code2024Iowa Admin. Code 481 ch. 301 · source ↗
IEBC — International Existing Building Code2024Iowa Admin. Code 481 ch. 301 · source ↗
IECC — International Energy Conservation Code2012Iowa Admin. Code 481 ch. 301 · source ↗
IMC — International Mechanical Code2024Iowa Admin. Code 481-426.2(105) · source ↗
IRC — International Residential Code2024Iowa Admin. Code 481 ch. 301 · source ↗
NEC — National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)2023Iowa Admin. Code 481-404.3(103) · source ↗
UPC — 2024Iowa Admin. Code 481-425.1(105) · source ↗

Permit Requirements

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