Updated : 06/20/2024

Overview

Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, K and O, with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-2-1 (adoption) and § 4-2-3 (amendments). Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices G, H105, H106, J, with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-1  (adoption) and § 4-1-2 (amendments). Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-15-1 (adoption) and § 4-15-2 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Long Grove, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Long Grove, IL Website
  • Long Grove, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Long Grove, 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.

Long Grove adopted the 2015 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(Long Grove, IL Municipal Code)

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2015 IRC(Long Grove, IL 4-2-1. - Adopted.)

...There is hereby adopted by the village the 2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, as hereinafter amended (hereinafter the "residential code"). At least one copy of the international residential code has been on file in the office of the village clerk for a period of at least 30 days prior to the adoption of...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Long Grove ? Yes
Citation: Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-2-3 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/IL/Long%20Grove/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT4BURE_CH2RECO_4-2-3AM
Comments:

Table R301.2(1). Insert the following information into table R301.2(1):

Ground snow load	25
Wind speed (mph)	3 second 90 normal 75
Topographic effects	No
Seismic design category	C
Special wind region	No
Wind-borne debris zone	No
Seismic design category	A
Weathering	Severe
Frost line depth	42 inches
Termite	Moderate to heavy
Winter design temperature	-4 degrees
Ice shield underlayment	Yes
Flood hazard	See village of Long Grove stormwater ordinance
Air freezing index	2000
Mean annual temperature	50 degrees

Government Officials

Comments

Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, K and O, with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-2-1 (adoption) and § 4-2-3 (amendments).

Subsection R313.2.1.5 Detached Structures. Detached structures, which comply with all of the following items, do not require automatic fire sprinklers.

1. Less than one thousand (1,000) square feet in floor area
2. Single story
3. Not used as a dwelling
4. Not a high hazard use group
5. Not used for high hazard products or hazardous materials storage
6. No basement level
7. Minimum 20 feet separation to other buildings
Subsection R313.2.1.6 Vertical Shafts. Fire sprinkler protection is not required in vertical shafts for residential handicap lifts or elevators.

Subsection R313.2.1.7 One And Two Family Automatic Sprinklers Additions. Add the following:

New second story additions to existing residential buildings where the second floor addition exceeds 80% of the footprint of the living area shall be equipped with an approved fire sprinkler system throughout the entire structure. The area used as living area does not include attached garages, front porches and attached covered decks. All areas beneath stairs shall be dry walled and provided with sprinkler protection.

Further, all sprinkler system piping located in exterior wall cavities or in unconditioned attics shall be insulated per attached drawing.

 

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.

Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-15-1 (adoption) and § 4-15-2 (amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Long Grove adopted the 2015 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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2015 IBC(Long Grove, IL 4-1-1. - Adopted.)

...There is hereby adopted by the village the 2015 international building code, as hereinafter amended. At least one copy of the 2015 international building code has been on file in the office of the village clerk for a period of at least 30 days prior to the adoption of these provisions and now is and remains on file in the office of the village clerk,...

2015 IBC(Long Grove, IL 4-1-1: ADOPTED:)

...1: ADOPTED:There is hereby adopted by the village the 2015 international building code, as hereinafter amended. At least one copy of the 2015 intern...

Comments

Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices G, H105, H106, J, with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-1  (adoption) and § 4-1-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Long Grove, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Long Grove, IL, Muni. Code § 4-15-1 (adoption) and § 4-15-2 (amendments). 

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