Iowa adopts the IRC under Iowa Code Chapter 103A (State Building Code). Residential pool barriers must be at least 4 ft high with no openings allowing a 4-inch sphere. Linn County enforces these standards in unincorporated areas through its building permit process.
Iowa Code Chapter 103A establishes the State Building Code with the State Building Code Commissioner adopting the International Residential Code (IRC) as the baseline residential standard. Iowa Administrative Code 641 Chapter 15 (Swimming Pools and Spas) requires barriers not less than 4 feet high with openings that do not pass a 4-inch sphere, and requires self-closing, self-latching gates at least 36 inches wide. Linn County Building Department issues building permits under UDC Chapter 105 (Building and Building Regulations) for pool installations in unincorporated areas. Cities within Linn County may adopt stricter standards.
Construction without a building permit or with a non-compliant barrier is enforced under Linn County UDC Chapter 105. Stop-work orders and re-inspection fees may apply.
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