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Clive moves forward with first readings to adopt 2024 building and fire codes; wind-load question to be revisited
Summary
The council held public hearings and passed first readings to update local building and fire codes to multiple 2024 model codes; a public commenter urged keeping a 115 mph wind-design speed (staff recommended 110 for county consistency and will report back at second consideration).
City officials told the council on March 26 they are seeking to update Clive’s local codes to newer model versions of the International Building Code and complementary trade and fire codes.
Ryan (building official) outlined the proposed move from earlier codes to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), explaining changes that affect structural loads, tornado-loading provisions for institutional facilities, expanded carbon-monoxide detection requirements in occupancies with fuel-fired appliances, and updated accessibility (ANSI) dimensions for turning and clear-floor spaces. Ryan also described proposed permitting for roofing replacements to require a minimum number of inspections and explained energy-storage (lithium battery) safety measures being codified.
Fire staff reviewed companion International Fire Code 2024 updates, including restrictions and separation requirements for commercial lithium-battery storage, guidance on power-mobility device charging/storage in multi-occupancy buildings and mobile-food-vehicle propane testing documentation. After no public opposition at the hearings, the council passed first readings on the code-adoption ordinance(s).
A member of the public, Greg Jameson, raised concern about a proposed reduction in the city’s design wind speed in climate/geography table R301.2 from 115 mph to 110 mph; he cited recent tornadoes and neighboring cities keeping the 115-mph specification. Ryan told the council staff selected 110 mph to align with nearby jurisdictions given Clive’s split across county hazard zones and said staff will provide a report for the second consideration.
Council approved first reading of ordinance No. 1174 (building-code adoption) by a vote of 5–0; staff indicated second consideration will include any technical updates and the report back on wind speed.
