Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Western Springs, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Western Springs, IL Muni. Codes § 9-2-1 (IRC adoption), § 9-2-2 (IRC amendments), § 9-2-3 (IBC adoption) and § 9-2-4 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Western Springs, Illinois include the following.
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.
Western Springs adopted the 2006 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 sterling(Western Springs, IL 9-2-1: ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:)
...9-2-1: ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL Residential Code:The Village has adopted by ordinance and incorporated by reference into this chapter as one part o...
2006 IRC(Western Springs, IL 9-2-2: AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:)
...Adoption of the following regulations or adoption of such regulations by reference in their entirety: (a) Appendix P "Fire Sprinkler System" adopted by reference in its entirety as set forth in the international residential code, 2006 edition. (b) Attached garages shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system per section AP102, international residential code....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Western Springs ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Robert Schmidt, Building Inspector of Western Springs, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 4/1/19.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Scott |
Martin |
Director of Community Development |
mscott@wsprings.com |
708/246-1800 Ext. 175 |
|
Comments
Western Springs, IL has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix P.
Commercial Building Code
Western Springs adopted the 2006 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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...9-2-3: ADOPTION OF building code:The Village has adopted by ordinance and incorporated by reference into this chapter as one part of the building...
Existing Buildings
Western Springs, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Western Springs, IL also adopted the following codes:
2006 International Mechanical Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-5-1
2006 International Fire Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-6-1.
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-8-1.
2006 International Fuel Gas Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-15-1.
2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-16-1.
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-3-1.
2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-1.
2006 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Western Springs, IL Muni. Code § 9-14-1.