Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-5-1 (adoption) and § 9-5-2 (amendments). Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices B, F, H, I, J. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments). Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-10-1 (adoption) and § 9-10-2 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Streamwood, Illinois include the following.

• 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.

Streamwood adopted the 2018 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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See Amlegal(Streamwood, IL CHAPTER 5 RESIDENTIAL CODE)

...CHAPTER 5 RESIDENTIAL CODE SECTION: 9-5-1 : One And Two Family Dwelling Code Adopted 9-5-2 : One And Two Family Dwelling Code Amendments 9-5-2-1 : Administration 9-5-2-2 : Definitions 9-5-2-3 : Design Criteria 9-5-2-4 : Garages And Carports 9-5-2-5 : Foundations 9-5-2-6 : Floors 9-5-2-7 : Wall Construction 9-5-2-8 : Wall Coverings 9-5-2-9 : Exterior Coverings 9-5-2-10 : Roof-Ceiling Construction 9-5-2-11 : Roof Assemblies 9-5-2-12 : Chimneys And Fireplaces 9-5-2-13 : Energy Efficiency 9-5-2-14 : Exhaust Systems 9-5-2-15 : Duct Systems 9-5-2-16 : Appliance Location 9-5-2-17 : Roof Assemblies; Gutters And Downspouts 9-5-2-18 : Chimneys And Fireplaces; Exterior Air Supply 9-5-2-19 : Clothes Dryer Exhaust 9-5-2-20 : Plumbing Administration...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Streamwood ? Yes
Citation: Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-5-2 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/streamwoodil/latest/streamwood_il/0-0-0-7705
Comments:

  The following information shall be utilized to complete table R301.2(1)

      (a)   Ground Snow Load: 25 pounds per square foot

      (b)   Wind Speed:

         (1)   Wind speed 115 mph; 3 second gusts

         (2)   Topographic Effects: No

         (3)   Special Wind Region: No

         (4)   Wind-Borne Debris Zone: No

      (c)   Seismic Design Category: B

      Subject to Damage From:

         (1)   Weathering: Severe

         (2)   Frost Line Depth: 42 inches

         (3)   Termite: Moderate to heavy

      (d)   Winter Design Temperature: Minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit

      (e)   Ice Barrier Underlayment Required?: Yes

      (f)   Flood Hazards: (See current FIRM & FBFM maps)

      (g)   Air Freezing Index: 2000

      (h)   Mean Annual Temperature: 50 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ord. 2021-18, 10-21-2021)

Subsection R-905.2.7.1 Ice Protection:
Delete subsection in its entirety and insert the following:

All roofs of permanently heated structures shall have an ice barrier that consists of a self-adhering polymer modified bitumen sheet, in lieu of normal underlayment and extend from the eaves edge to a point at least twenty-four inches (24") inside the exterior wall line of the building and a minimum of twenty-four inches (24") on each side of any valley.

 

Government Officials

Comments

Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-5-1 (adoption) and § 9-5-2 (amendments).

Subsection R-905.2.8.1 Base And Cap Flashing:
Add sentence: All asphalt shingled roofs shall have a drip edge installed along the bottom of all roof edges and along all gable ends.

Add exception: Where the gutter system supplies an approved flashing to take the place of a drip edge along the bottom roof edge.

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.

Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-10-1 (adoption) and § 9-10-2 (amendments). 

Subsection R-105.3.1.2 Existing Buildings Or Structures:
Add subsection: Substantially damaged or improved existing buildings and structures.

For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of existing buildings or structures the building official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall prepare a finding with regard to the value of the proposed work. The requirements for the proposed improvements shall be as follows.

1. For buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the value of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its pre-damage condition. If the building official finds that the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure, the entire building or structure shall be brought into compliance with the code requirements for a new structure.

2. For buildings that are being substantially improved or expanded, the value of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its pre-construction condition. If the building official finds that the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure, the entire building or structure shall be brought into compliance with the code requirements for a new structure. Additions to existing structures that are valued at less than 50 percent do not have to have a fire sprinkler system installed unless the existing building is sprinklered.

Commercial Building Code

Streamwood adopted the 2018 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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2012 IBC(Streamwood, IL 9-1-1: BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:)

...providing penalties for the violation thereof; there is hereby adopted the International Building code, 2012, published by the International Code Coun...

Comments

Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices B, F, H, I, J. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Streamwood, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Streamwood, IL, Muni. Code § 9-10-1 (adoption) and § 9-10-2 (amendments). 

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