Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Sycamore, IL adopts the following codes:

• The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-2 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-9 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Sycamore, Illinois include the following.

• 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.

Sycamore 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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2015 IRC(Sycamore, IL 9-4-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS:)

...9-4-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS: The following sections of the International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition are hereby amended as follows: In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sycamore ? Yes
Citation: Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3.
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sycamoreil/latest/sycamore_il/0-0-0-16372#JD_9-4-3
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

 

Wind Design

Subject To Damage From

Ground Snow Load

Speedd (mph)

Topograp hic Effects

Special Wind Region

Windborn e Debris Zone

Seismic Design Category

Climate Zone

Weathering

Frost Line Depth

Termite

Winter Design Temp

Ice Barrier Inderlay ment Required

Flood Hazards

Air Freezing Index

Mean Annual Temp

30 psf

115

No

No

No

A

5a

Severe

42"

Moderate /heavy

-4°f

Yes

Firm

2000

47.8°

Government Officials

Comments

Sycamore, IL adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3 (adoption and 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.

There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.

Sycamore, IL adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Sycamore 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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...9-4-1: Building Code:A. Building Codes Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code for the City of Sycamore, the Internationa...

Comments

Sycamore, IL adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-2 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Sycamore, IL adopts the following codes:

• The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-9 (adoption and amendments).
• The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).

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