West Branch

Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, move, demolition, occupancy changes, and electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing work.

• Exempt Thin data, no consolidated exempt-work list found on the pages reviewed

Building code

The city notice says West Branch adopted the 2015 International Residential Code and the 2020 Electrical Code

Permit validity

Thin data, no universal term found in the reviewed pages.

Owner-builder

Thin data

Contractor requirements

Building inspector Terry Goerdt is the contact for permit work; trade licensing requirements may apply as a matter of Iowa law

1. 01
   The city publishes permit requirements and fee schedules on its permits page.
2. 02
   Applicants submit completed permits and required documentation by email or in person.
3. 03
   New construction requires a residential site plan and erosion and sediment control acknowledgement.
4. 04
   Building permits must be picked up, paid for, and approved before starting a project.

Typical processing time: Thin data, no published turnaround time found.

Source: City of West Branch City Office and Building Inspector ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Contact Building Inspector Terry Goerdt at 319-330-9806 or email permits@westbranchiowa.org (phone)

Inspection hours

City office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Required inspections before any cover up, then final inspection before occupancy or use

If work is covered before inspection, owner or contractor must uncover it for inspection