Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including AE, AF, AJ, AK, AM, AQ, AW, with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IRC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IRC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendix C, F, with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IBC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IBC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IEBC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IEBC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Champaign, Illinois include the following.
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.
Champaign adopted the 2021 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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2021 IRC(Champaign, IL Sec. 9-157. - Adoption by reference.)
...International Building Code/2021
International Existing Building Code/2021
International Residential Code/2021
International Mechanical Code/2021
International Fuel Gas Code/2021...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Champaign ? Yes
Citation: Champaign, IL, Apendix AX (Tables and Figures)
Municipal Code
https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/WordPress%20Media%20Files/Building%20Safety/2015%20IRC%20-%20FINAL%2005-15-17.pdf?slrid=e9aaab9e-9053-7000-454f-1e077f5d4d06#page=7Comments:
TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comments
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including AE, AF, AJ, AK, AM, AQ, AW, with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IRC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IRC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1.
§ R313.1 An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses. Exceptions: 1. 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. 2. Townhouses constructed in accordance with section R302.2.
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.
Please refer to appendix AJ of the adopted 2021 IRC.
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IEBC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IEBC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1.
Commercial Building Code
Champaign adopted the 2021 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 Muni. Code(Champaign, IL Sec. 37-61.3. - Provisional Uses in the CB1 District.)
...iii.
Should the tap or tasting room exceed 750 square feet, the property must adhere to
the adopted IBC Building Codes for Group A-2. (Assembly uses intended for food and/or
drink consumption.)
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Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendix C, F, with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IBC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IBC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IEBC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IEBC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IMC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IMC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 IFGC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IFGC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) "2021 IFC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20IFC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1.
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Champaign, IL, Muni. Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2014 ILPC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2014%20ILPC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and Capital Development Board (CDB) of Illinois. "2021 Illinois Specific Amendments without Modifications." Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cdb.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/cdb/business/codes/ecacouncil/ilecc/docs/2021-illinois-specific-amendments-without-modifications.pdf (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with amendments. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption) and "2021 ISPSC – Amendments FINAL." City of Champaign, Building Safety Department. Accessed April 4, 2024. URL: https://cityofchampaign.sharepoint.com/City%20Documents%20Internal/Forms/Images.aspx?id=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety%2F2021%20ISPSC%20%2D%20Amendments%20FINAL%2Epdf&parent=%2FCity%20Documents%20Internal%2FWordPress%20Media%20Files%2FBuilding%20Safety&p=true&ga=1 (amendments).
Champaign, Illinois, adopted the 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code. Champaign, IL, Ord. No. 2024-002 (adoption).