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Des Moines County, IA.

Population: ~39,100. Southeast Iowa on Note: This is Des Moines County (Burlington), not the city of Des Moines (Polk County).

Coverage in progress
Adopted edition

Coverage in progress

Inherits from IA state floor.

Design wind speed

90 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

5A

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office

Des Moines County County Building Department

Local conditions
  • County seat: Burlington

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