Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Winnebago, IL has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Winnebago, IL Muni. Codes § 1H  (IRC adoption and amendments) and § 1A (IBC adoption and amendments).  

Helpful resources for Winnebago, 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.

Winnebago 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Winnebago ? Yes
Citation: § 1H
Municipal Code https://villageofwinnebago.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/18-09.pdf#page=19
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Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. The following information is applicable to table R301.2(1) of the ICC Residential Dwelling Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 edition: 

Ground snow load 25 lbs. Wind speed 90 mph Seismic design category C Subject to damage from Weathering Severe Frost line depth 42 inches Termite Moderate to heavy Decay Slight to moderate Winter design temperature Minus 5 degrees Fahrenheit Ice shield underlayment required Yes Flood hazard Refer to UDO Article 10 Air freezing index 2000 Mean annual temperature 47 degrees Fahrenheit

Commercial Building Code

Winnebago 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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Existing Buildings

Winnebago, IL has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Winnebago, IL Muni. Code § 1D.

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