Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Cary, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding E, I, J, with amendments. Cary, IL, Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adoption and amendments). Cary, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC), including E, F, H, I, with amendments. Cary, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Cary, 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.

Cary 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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2003 IRC(Cary, IL Sec. 15.24.010. - International Residential Code (For One- and Two-Family Dwellings) adopted.)

...which has been on file therein for a period of thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in the chapter, being marked and designated as "International Residential Code (For One- and Two-Family Dwellings) 2003 Edition" as published by International Code Council be and is adopted as Chapter 15.24 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Cary...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Cary ? Yes
Citation: Cary, IL, Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adoption and amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/il/cary/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TIT15BUCO_CH15.24OMIDWCO_S15.24.010INRECOOMIDWAD
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) shall be completed as follows:

Ground snow load	=	25 psf
Wind speed	=	90 mph
Seismic design category	=	B
Weathering	=	Severe
Frost line depth	=	42"
Termite	=	Moderate to heavy
Decay	=	Moderate to severe
Winter design temp	=	-4°F
Ice shield underlayment required	=	Yes
Flood hazards	=	October 18, 1983
Air freezing	=	2000 bf days
Mean annual temperature	=	52°F

Comments

Cary, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding E, I, J, with amendments. Cary, IL, Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adoption and amendments).

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Commercial Building Code

Cary adopted the 2003 IBC, statewide with limitations. 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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2003 IBC(Cary, IL Sec. 15.08.010. - International Building Code adopted.)

...A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Village Clerk, being marked and designated "The 2003 International Building Code," as published by the International Code Council, be and is adopted as Chapter 15.08 of the Cary Municipal Code of the Village of Cary, Illinois, for the control of buildings other than detached one (1)...

Comments

Cary, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC), including E, F, H, I, with amendments. Cary, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

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