New 2006 Building Code Updates January 5, 2007 The Altoona City Council will consider updates to the Altoona Building Codes. The updated codes are as follows: 1. Chapter 155 - Adoption of 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, & 2006 International Existing Building Code. 2. Chapter 156 - Adoption of 2006 International Mechanical Code & 2006 International Fuel Gas Code. 3. Chapter 157 - Adoption of 2006 International Plumbing Code/ Still allowing provisions of 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code except chapters 1 & table 4-1 4. Chapter 158 - Adoption of 2005 National Electrical Code 5. Chapter 160 - Adoption of Contractor Licensing Regulations 6. Chapter 161 - Adoption of 2006 International Fire Code 7. Proposed Permit Fees For a complete text of the various updates, they can be viewed, downloaded or printed from this web site. The files are in the Filing Cabinet in the folder named 2006 Building Code Updates or by clicking the following link http://www.altoona-iowa.com/newsupdates/filecab.asp?target=331 |