Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
River Forest, IL has adopted the 2003 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2003 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. River Forest, IL Muni. Codes § 4-1-9 (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 4-1-3 (IBC adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for River Forest, 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.
River Forest adopted the 2003 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(River Forest, IL Municipal Code)
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2018 IRC(River Forest, IL CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES)
...TITLE 4 BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES SECTION: 4-1-1 : Intent And Purpose 4-1-2 : [Reserved] 4-1-3 : International Building Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-4 : International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-5 : International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-6 : International Fire Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-7 : Plumbing Code 4-1-8 : National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition 4-1-9 : International Residential Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-10 : International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-11 : International Wildland Urban-Interface Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-12 : Illinois Accessibility Code, 2019 Edition 4-1-13 : Illinois Energy Conservation Code 4-1-14 : International Swimming Pool And Spa Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-15 : International Solar Energy Provisions, 2018 Edition 4-1-16 : International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition 4-1-17 : Violation Notices 4-1-18 : Penalty...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for River Forest ? Yes
Citation: § 4-1-9
Municipal Code
https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=503&chapter_id=27448#s243130Comments:
ABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
Snow
Load |
Wind
Speed
(mph) |
Seismic
Design
Category |
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
Winter
Design
Temp |
Ice
Shield
Under-
layment
Required |
Flood
Hazard |
Air
Freezing
Index |
Mean
Annual
Temp |
Weathering |
Frost
Line
Depth |
Termite |
Decay |
|
|
|
|
|
30 p.s.f. |
90 mph |
B |
Severe |
48" |
Moderate
to
heavy |
Slight
to
moderate |
-2°F |
Yes |
* |
1700 |
49°F |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Radatz |
Cliff |
Building Official |
CRadatz@vrf.us |
708/714-3557 |
|
Comments
River Forest, IL has adopted the 2003 IRC including appendix G.
R313.3 Sprinkler Systems. Delete the paragraphs after the section heading and replace with the following: Approved automatic fire protection sprinkler systems shall be provided to comply with this section..
Commercial Building Code
River Forest adopted You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.
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2003 IBC(River Forest, IL 4-1-3: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE/2003:)
...4-1-3: INTERNATIONAL Building Code/2003:A. The 2003 edition of the International Building Code is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code...
Existing Buildings
River Forest, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
River Forest, IL also adopted the following codes:
2003 International Property Maintenance Code. River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-4.
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-8.
Current Illinois State Plumbing Code. River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-7.
2003 International Fire Code. River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-6.
2003 International Mechanical Code. River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-5.
2003 International Fuel Gas Code. River Forest, IL Muni. Code § 4-1-10.