Updated : 05/30/2024

Overview

Johnsburg, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Building Code (IRC), with amendments. Johnsburg, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments). Johnsburg, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Johnsburg, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Johnsburg, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Johnsburg, IL Website
  • Johnsburg, IL Building Codes and Permit Requirements
• 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.

Johnsburg 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 Johnsburg ? Yes
Citation: Johnsburg, IL, Muni. Code § 24.02 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://www.johnsburg.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/administration/page/7361/chapter_24_final.pdf#page=7
Comments:

Table R301.2

(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load: 25psf

Wind Design:

Speed (mph): 115

Topographic Effects: Design

Special Wind Region: N/A

Wind-borne debris zone:

Seismic Design Category: A

Subject to Damage From:

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 42″

Termite: Severe

Winter Design Temp: -4 degrees F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: FIRM

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp: 47.8 degrees F

 

Government Officials

Comments

Johnsburg, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Building Code (IRC), with amendments. Johnsburg, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (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.

Section R313.1 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems – Amended As Follows 

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses. Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed. 

Add:  Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required in new construction, additions or alterations made to existing townhouses. If the Owner chooses to install an automatic fire sprinkler system, such system shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 13D, 2013 edition. 

Section R313.2 One and two family dwellings automatic fire systems. – Amended As Follows 

An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. Exception:  An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system. 

Add:  Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required in new construction, detached one and two family dwellings. If the Owner chooses to install an automatic fire sprinkler system, such system shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 13D, 2013 edition. 

Commercial Building Code

Johnsburg 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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Comments

Johnsburg, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Johnsburg, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

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