Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Abingdon, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Abingdon, IL Muni. Codes § 9-2-1 (adoptions), § 9-2-2-2 (IRC amendments) and § 9-2-2-1 (IBC amendments). 

 

Helpful resources for Abingdon, 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.

Abingdon adopted the 2006 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(Abingdon, IL 9-2-2-2: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:)

...9-2-2-2: INTERNATIONAL Residential Code:The following provisions are adopted in lieu of those contained in the 2006 IRC:Section 106.4 shall re...

2009 IRC(Abingdon, IL 9-2-1: COMPLIANCE WITH CODES; CODES ADOPTED:)

...The rules and regulations contained in the international residential code (IRC), 2006 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and including all amendments thereto. (Ord. 2009-6, 5-4-2009) B. Codes Adopted: Said codes are adopted as the building code of the city for the standards and requirements of construction, and the provisions of said codes are adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this chapter, subject, however, to sections 9-2-2-1 and 9-2-2-2 of this chapter, containing provisions in lieu of the language contained in said codes. (2006 Code § 4-2-1 ) C....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Abingdon ? Yes
Citation: Abingdon, IL Muni. Code § 9-2-2-2
Municipal Code https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=1025&chapter_id=94948#s1088321
Comments:

Section R301.2, Table R301.2(1) is completed as follows:

Ground Snow Load – 20 pounds per square foot
Wind Speed (mph) – 75 mph
Seismic Design Category – zone B
Subject To Damage From
Weathering – severe
Frost line depth – 36 inches
Termite – yes, moderate to heavy
Winter Design Temp – minus 4
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required – yes
Flood Hazards – flood insurance rate map (FIRM) and flood boundary floodway map (FBFM), effective date June 19, 1985
Air Freezing Index – 1500
Mean Annual Temp – 50 degrees Fahrenheit

Commercial Building Code

Abingdon adopted the 2006 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(Abingdon, IL Municipal Code)

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2006 IBC(Abingdon, IL 9-2-2-1: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:)

...9-2-2-1: International Building CODE:The following provisions are adopted in lieu of those contained in the 2006 IBC:Section 101.1 shall read...

Existing Buildings

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

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