Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Cobden, IL has adopted the 2006 IBC including amendments. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-1-1 (adoption) and § 5-1-2 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Cobden, 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.
Cobden 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.
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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Cobden ? Undetermined
Comments
We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Cobden, IL. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Cobden, IL.
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope). Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-1-2 (IBC amendments)
Commercial Building Code
Cobden 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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Existing Buildings
Cobden, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Cobden, IL also adopted the following codes:
2006 International Energy Conservation Code. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-2-1.
2003 International Mechanical Code. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-3-1.
2003 International Fuel Gas Code. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-4-1.
2003 International Fire Code. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-5-1.
International Electrical Code – Administrative Provisions. Cobden, IL Muni. Code § 5-6-1.
