Updated : 05/06/2024

Overview

Gardner, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices F, K, with amendments. Gardner, IL, Muni. Code § 15.20.015 (adoption) and § 15.20.055 (amendments). Gardner, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC), including H-105 and H-106, with amendments. Gardner, IL, Muni. Code § 15.20.015 (adoption) and § 15.20.020 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Gardner, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Gardner, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Gardner, IL Building Code
• 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.

Gardner 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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2006 IRC(Gardner, IL § 15.20.015 CODES ADOPTED.)

...The model codes hereinafter set forth are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Village Code, as amended: (A) The International Building Code/2003; (B) The International Mechanical Code/2003; (C) The International Fuel Gas Code/2003; (D) The International Fire Code/2003; (E) The International Property Maintenance Code/2003; (F) The National Electrical Code 2005 NFPA 70; (G) The International Energy Conservation Code/2006; and (H) The International Residential Code/2003 Edition....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Gardner ? Yes
Citation: § 15.20.055
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/gardner/latest/gardner_il/0-0-0-14287
Comments:

(7)   Table: 301.2(1) the following information shall be inserted in the Table

Ground Snow Load……………………………….25

Wind Speed…………………3 second 90 normal 75

Seismic Condition………………………………..BO

Subject to Damage from…………………………….

Weathering………………………SEVERE

Frost Line Depth………………..42 inches

Termite…………MODERATE to HEAVY

(Termite shields required)

Decay………….SLIGHT to MODERATE

Winter Design Temperature………………4 degrees

         Ice Shield Underlayment………………………..Yes

Flood Hazard…………….See local flood ordinance

Air Freezing Index……………………………..2000

Mean Annual Temp……………………..50 degrees

Comments

Gardner, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices F, K, with amendments. Gardner, IL, Muni. Code § 15.20.015 (adoption) and § 15.20.055 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Gardner adopted the 2003 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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See Amlegal(Gardner, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Gardner, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC), including H-105 and H-106, with amendments. Gardner, IL, Muni. Code § 15.20.015 (adoption) and § 15.20.020 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Gardner, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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