Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Winthrop Harbor, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Codes § 150.001 (adoptions) and § 150.002 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Winthrop Harbor, 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.
Winthrop Harbor 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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2006 IRC(Winthrop Harbor, IL § 150.001 BUILDING CODES ADOPTED.)
...(D) International Residential Code. The 2006 International Residential Code, first printing, including Appendix G, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs and Appendix K, Sound Transmission, as published by the International Code Council, shall be and is adopted as the regulations for the construction, alterations, additions, repair, replacement, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures, for one- and two-family dwellings, and townhouses, their accessory structures, utility and service equipment, with the deletions, additions and modifications as set forth in § 150.002 , as the One- and Two-Family Residential Building Code of the village....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Winthrop Harbor ? Yes
Citation: § 150.002
Municipal Code
https://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Illinois/winthropharbor_il/titlexvlanduse/chapter150buildings?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:winthropharbor_il$anc=JD_150.002Comments:
R-301.2. Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Amend Table R301.2(1) as follows:
Ground Snow Load: 30 psf
Wind Speed (mph): 90
Seismic Design Category: A
Subject to Damage From:
Weathering: Severe
Frost line depth: 42”
Termite: Moderate-Heavy
Winter Design Temp: -4 degrees
Ice Shield Underlayment Required: Yes
Flood Hazard: January 1980/September 1997 and September 2000
Air Freezing Index: 1687
Mean Annual Temp: 47.6 degrees
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
DiPersio |
Pat |
Director of Community Development |
pdipersio@winthropharbor.com |
847/872-3846 Ext. 4010 |
|
Comments
Winthrop Harbor, IL has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendices G and K.
Commercial Building Code
Winthrop Harbor 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.
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here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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See Amlegal(Winthrop Harbor, IL Municipal Code)
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Winthrop Harbor, IL has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix D.
Existing Buildings
Winthrop Harbor, IL has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
Other Building Codes
Winthrop Harbor, IL also adopted the following codes:
2006 International Mechanical Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
Current Illinois State Plumbing Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
2006 International Fuel Gas Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
Current International Energy Conservation Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
Illinois Accessibility Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 150.001.
2006 International Fire Code. Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 93.01.
2006 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Winthrop Harbor, IL Muni. Code § 93.01.