Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Hopkins Park, IL has adopted the 2003 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2003 IRC and IBC. Hopkins Park, IL Muni. Codes § 105-186 (adoptions – DOWNLOAD PDF and go to page 11), § 105-211 (IRC amendments – DOWNLOAD PDF and go to page 11) and § 105-212 (IBC amendments – DOWNLOAD PDF and go to page 15).

Helpful resources for Hopkins Park, 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.

Hopkins Park 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Hopkins Park ? Yes
Citation: § 105-211 DOWNLOAD PDF and go to page 12
Municipal Code https://www.hopkinspark-il.gov/Ordinances/BuildingCodes
Comments:

(6) Table R301.2

(1) Ground snow load 25 Page 12 Wind speed 3 second 90 normal 75 Seismic design category B Weathering Severe Frost line depth 42 inches Termite Moderate to heavy Decay Slight to moderate Winter design temperature -4 degrees Ice shield underlayment Yes Flood hazard See local flood zone map Air freezing index 2,000 Mean annual temperature 50 degrees

Comments

Hopkins Park, IL has adopted the 2003 IRC including appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L.

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.

Hopkins, IL has adopted the 2003 IRC including appendix J. Hopkins, IL Muni. Code § 105-211. Download PDF and go to page 14.

Commercial Building Code

Hopkins Park 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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Comments

Hopkins, IL has adopted the 2003 IBC including appendices A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J.

Existing Buildings

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

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