Updated : 05/03/2024

Overview

Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) including appendices AA, AF, AK, with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-10 (adoption) and § 6-11 (amendments). Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices H105, H107, with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1 (adoption) and § 6-3 (amendments). Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-19 (adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Fox River Grove, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Fox River Grove, IL Website
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Illinois

Residential Building Code

Illinois has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB, Illinois Building Codes for more information on state level codes.

Fox River Grove adopted the 2021 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the model code here.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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...TITLE VII BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE SECTION: 7-1-1 : Permits, When Required, Limitation Of Time 7-1-1.1 : License, Permit Bond And Insurance Required 7-1-2 : Permits, How Recorded, Stamped Plans 7-1-2.1 : Plan Review 7-1-3 : Permit Applications 7-1-3.1 : Grade And Water Flow 7-1-4 : Permits, Revocation 7-1-5 : Plans 7-1-6 : Plans, Alterations, Permission, Exceptions 7-1-7 : Permit Fees 7-1-7.1 : Security Deposit 7-1-8 : Architect Must Certify Plans 7-1-9 : Water And Street Regulations 7-1-10 : Building Permit, Wrecking 7-1-11 : Nonresidential And Nondwelling Unit Real Estate Buildings And Structures 7-1-12 : Building Moved Must Comply 7-1-13 : Inspection Of Buildings Under Construction 7-1-14 : Inspection Of Buildings Before Moving 7-1-15 : Frontage Consents 7-1-16 : Availability Of Materials 7-1-17 : International Building Code Adopted 7-1-18 : International Property Maintenance Code Adopted 7-1-19 : Floodplain Regulations 7-1-20 : International Mechanical Code Adopted 7-1-21 : International Residential Code Adopted 7-1-22 : International Fuel Gas Code Adopted...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Fox River Grove ? Yes
Citation: Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-11 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://cms5.revize.com/revize/foxrivergrove/document%20center/code%20of%20ordinances/Village%20Code%202024,%204-22-2024.pdf#page=151
Comments:

Ground Snow Load: 25

Wind Design:

Speed (mph): 115

Topographic Effects: No

Special Wind Region: No

Windborne Debris Zone: No

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From:

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 42

Termite: Severe

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazard: See Maps

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 50

Government Officials

Comments

Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) including appendices AA, AF, AK, with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-10 (adoption) and § 6-11 (amendments).

903.3.1 Fire Sprinklers An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new townhouses (1-3 story townhomes, condominiums and apartments) in accordance with Section 903.3.1 of the International Building Code. (Ord. No. 11-18, Sec. 2, 6-16-11)

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-19 (adoption and amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Fox River Grove adopted the 2021 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.

You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices H105, H107, with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1 (adoption) and § 6-3 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Fox River Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Fox River Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 6-19 (adoption and amendments). 

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