Updated : 10/09/2024

Overview

Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7.1.1 (adoption) and § 7.1.3 (amendments). Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7.1.1 (adoption) and § 7-1-2 (amendments). Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-18 (adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Woodstock, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Woodstock, IL Website
  • Woodstock, IL City Code
  • Woodstock, IL Building Regulations
• 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.

Woodstock 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.

Auto Search - beta:

2015 IRC(Woodstock, IL 7.1.3: ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES TO BUILDING CODE OF CITY OF WOODSTOCK:)

...ccupancy. (Ord. 2395, 2-2-1993)B. Amendments To The 2015 International Residential Building Code For One- And Two-Family Dwellings Amendments: Are...

2009 IRC(Woodstock, IL CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE)

...TITLE 7 BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE SECTION: 7.1.1 : Adoption Of Code 7.1.2 : Additions, Insertions, And Changes 7.1.3 : Additions, Insertions And Changes To City Of Woodstock Residential Building Code For One- And Two-Family Dwellings 7.1.4 : Current Assessment Of Real Estate 7.1.5 : Private Dwelling Inspection Fees (Rep. by Ord. 08-O-74, 12-2-2008, eff. 1-1-2009) 7.1.6 : Survey Required 7.1.7 : Permit Required And Fees 7.1.8 : Building Operation 7.1.9 : Design Standards 7.1.10 : Demolition Of Buildings 7.1.11 : Fences (Rep. by Ord. 06-O-93, 12-5-2006) 7.1.12 : Appeals 7.1.13 : Permit Expiration 7.1.14 : Adoption Of Fire Prevention Code 7.1.15 : Adoption Of Mechanical Code 7.1.16 : Adoption Of Property Maintenance Code 7.1.17 : Adoption Of Fuel Gas Code 7.1.18 : Adoption Of Existing Building Code 7.1.19 : Adoption Of Swimming Pool And Spa Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Woodstock ? Undetermined
Citation: Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7.1.3 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/woodstockil/latest/woodstock_il/0-0-0-13875
Comments:

 Insert: Table R301.2 (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:

a. Ground snow load:		30 pounds per square foot
b. Wind speed:		90 mph
c. Seismic design category:		Design category B
d. Weathering:		Severe
e. Frost line depth:		42 inches below grade
f. Termite:		Moderate to heavy
g. Decay:		Slight to moderate
h. Winter design temperature:		0°F
i. Ice shield underlayment required:		Yes
j. Flood hazards:		Confirm with Engineering Dept.
k. Air freezing index:		2000
l. Mean annual temperature:		50°F.

Government Officials

Comments

Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7.1.1 (adoption) and § 7.1.3 (amendments).

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.

No adoption of appendix J of the IRC was located

Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-18 (adoption and amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Woodstock 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.

Auto Search - beta:

See Amlegal(Woodstock, IL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

2015 IBC(Woodstock, IL 7.1.18: ADOPTION OF EXISTING BUILDING CODE:)

...7.1.18: ADOPTION OF EXISTING building code:A. Adoption: The international existing building code, 2015 edition, as published by the International...

Comments

Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7.1.1 (adoption) and § 7-1-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Woodstock, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Woodstock, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-18 (adoption and amendments). 

Other Building Codes