Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Darien, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Darien, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-3-1 (adoption) and § 4-1-3-2 (amendments). Darien, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Darien, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-4-1 (adoption) and § 4-1-4-2 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Darien, 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.

Darien 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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2015 IRC(Darien, IL 4-1-3-1: ADOPTION OF RESIDENTIAL CODE:)

...ncorporated by reference as a part of this section, the code entitled 2015 International Residential Code, one copy of which is on file in the office...

See Amlegal(Darien, IL CHAPTER 1 DARIEN BUILDING CODE)

...CHAPTER 1 DARIEN BUILDING CODE SECTION: 4-1-1 : Title, Citations And Substitutions 4-1-1-1 : Title 4-1-1-2 : Citations 4-1-1-3 : Substitutions 4-1-2 : General Provisions 4-1-2-1 : Establishment Of Department Of Community Development 4-1-2-2 : Director Of Community Development 4-1-3 : Single-Family Dwellings, Duplexes And Two-Flat Building Construction Regulations And Standards 4-1-3-1 : Adoption Of Residential Code 4-1-3-2 : Amendments To Residential Code 4-1-3-3 : Application To Buildings And Structures 4-1-4 : Regulations And Standards For Construction Of All Other Buildings Including Residential (Other Than One- And Two-Family), Assembly, Commercial, Office, Storage, Educational, Industrial And Institutional 4-1-4-1 : Adoption Of Building Code 4-1-4-2 : Amendments To Building Code 4-1-4-3 : Application To Buildings And Structures 4-1-5 : Regulations And Standards Governing The Construction And Use Of Mechanical Equipment 4-1-5-1 : Adoption Of Mechanical Code 4-1-5-2 : Amendments To Mechanical Code 4-1-5-3 : Adoption Of Elevator Safety Code 4-1-5-4 : Amendments To Elevator Safety Code 4-1-6 : Standards And Specifications, Rules And Regulations Of Electrical Code 4-1-6-1 : Adoption Of Electrical Code 4-1-6-2 : Amendments To Electrical Code 4-1-7 : Plumbing Installation, Alteration And Use Regulations And Standards 4-1-7-1 : Adoption Of Plumbing Code 4-1-7-2 : Additions To Plumbing Code 4-1-7-3 : Amendments To Plumbing Code 4-1-8 : Fire Prevention And Control Regulations And Standards 4-1-8-1 : Adoption Of Fire Code 4-1-8-2 : Amendments To Fire Code 4-1-8-3 : Definitions And Additional Regulations Of Fire Code 4-1-9 : Energy Conservation Code 4-1-9-1 : Adoption Of Energy Conservation Code 4-1-9-2 : Amendments To Energy Conservation Code 4-1-10 : Existing Structures Regulations 4-1-10-1 : Adoption Of Property Maintenance Code 4-1-10-2 : Amendments To Property Maintenance Code 4-1-11 : Adoption Of Fuel Gas Code 4-1-12 : Adoption Of Swimming Pool And Spa Code 4-1-13 : Adoption Of Accessibility Code 4-1-14 : Permits And Fees 4-1-14-1 : Permit Required; Issuance 4-1-14-2 : General Requirements 4-1-14-3 : Permit Fees 4-1-14-4 : DuPage County Fair Share Transportation Impact Fee 4-1-14-5 : Reduced Fees When Application Made By Local Government Body 4-1-15 : Removal Of Certain Improvements In Business Districts 4-1-15-1 : Removal Of Personal Property 4-1-15-2 : Contact Person; Additional Information 4-1-15-3 : Ongoing Maintenance 4-1-15-4 : Penalty; Removal; Lien 4-1-16 : Solar Code 4-1-16-1 : Adoption Of Solar Code 4-1-16-2 : Definitions 4-1-16-3 : References...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Darien ? Undetermined
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Comments

Darien, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Darien, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-3-1 (adoption) and § 4-1-3-2 (amendments).

Section R-313 – Delete. (Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems)

Commercial Building Code

Darien 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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See Amlegal(Darien, IL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

2015 IBC(Darien, IL 4-1-4-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE:)

...4-1-4-1: ADOPTION OF Building Code:There is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as part of this section, the Code entitled the 2015 Interna...

Comments

Darien, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Darien, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-4-1 (adoption) and § 4-1-4-2 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

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

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