Updated : 04/29/2024
Overview
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments). Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments). Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Elmhurst, 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.
Elmhurst 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(Elmhurst, IL 24.04 - Adoption of model codes.)
...Code, 2021 edition;
2.
The ICC International Residential Code, 2021 edition;
3.
The ICC International...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Elmhurst ? Yes
Citation: Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.05 (amendments).
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/il/elmhurst/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH24BUCO_ARTIGEPR_24.05ADINDECHADCOComments:
29.
R-301.2 (1) Climatic, Geographic Design & Structural Design Criteria Table
| Roof Snow Load |
30 P.S.F. (Min. – No Reductions) |
| Wind Speed |
90 mph., 3 second gust-Fig 301.2(2)
75 mph, fastest mile – Table 301.2.1.3 |
| Seismic Design Category |
A |
| Weathering |
Severe |
| Front Line Depth |
48″ Below Finished Grade (minimum) |
| Termite |
Slight to Moderate |
| Decay |
Slight to Moderate |
| Winter Design Temperature |
-4 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Ice Shield Underlayment Required |
Yes |
| Flood Hazards |
Contact Engineering |
| Air Freezing Index |
1750 |
| Mean Annual Temperature |
50 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| All Habitable Levels of the House |
40 lbs/s.f. Live Load |
| Decks & Balconies |
60 lbs/s.f. Live Load |
Comments
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments).
41. R-313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Single Family Homes and Townhouses – Not Required
Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for one and two family dwellings or townhouses. Fire Sprinkler Systems are highly recommended but, shall be the option of the homeowner and/or builder. If the house is constructed with the manufactured “I” joists, then a Fire Sprinkler System shall be required.
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.
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Elmhurst 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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2015 IBC(Elmhurst, IL 23.02 - Policy.)
...is intended that these regulations shall supplement and facilitate the enforcement
of the provisions and standards contained in the Elmhurst zoning ordinance, building
code, and all other adopted development controls.
(Ord. No. 05-2006, 2-20-2016)...
Comments
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments).
37a. 903.2 Automatic Sprinkler Systems – Where Required
A Fire Sprinkler System (i.e. Automatic Sprinkler System) and Fire Alarm System shall be installed in all new buildings.
EXCEPTIONS: The following are not required to have a Fire Sprinkler System installed:
1. One and two family Dwellings and townhomes or their garages.
2. single story building without a basement, which has 1,000 s.f. or less area within the exterior walls and is separated from all other structures by not less than ten feet.
Existing Buildings
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 (adoption) and § 24.05 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 Illinois Plumbing Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the current edition of the ICC Energy Conservation Code as mandated by the State of Illinois. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
Elmhurst, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code. Elmhurst, IL, Muni. Code § 24.04 and § 24.05 (amendments).
