Freeport, Illinois Building Codes

Updated : 05/03/2024

Overview

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1482.01 (adoption) and § 1482.02 (amendments). Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1420.01 (adoption). Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1429.01 (adoption).

 

Helpful resources for Freeport, 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.

Freeport adopted the 2012 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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See Amlegal(Freeport, IL 1410.01 DEFINITIONS.)

...(a) “Building and Housing Code,” as used herein, shall refer to the cumulative provisions of this Part Fourteen, and shall be deemed to specifically include: (1) The version of the International Building Code as adopted in Chapter 1420 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1420 ; (2) The version of the International Plumbing Code as adopted in Chapter 1422 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1422 ; (3) The version of the National Electrical Code as adopted in Chapter 1424 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1424 ; (4) The version of the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted in Chapter 1425 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1425 ; (5) The version of the International Mechanical Code as adopted in Chapter 1426 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1426 ; (6) The version of the International Fuel Gas Code as adopted in Chapter 1427 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1427 ; (7) The provisions of the Illinois Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Safety Act and related regulations as adopted in Chapter 1428 ; (8) The version of the International Existing Building Code as adopted in Chapter 1429 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1429 ; (9) The version of the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted in Chapter 1480 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1480 ; and (10) The version of the International Residential Code as adopted in Chapter 1482 , subject to any amendments or changes set forth in said Chapter 1482 ....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Freeport ? 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.

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Duckmann Wayne Director of Community & Economic Development 815/235-8202
Building Inspector 815/656-0931

Comments

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1482.01 (adoption) and § 1482.02 (amendments).

Section R313.1 thereof entitled “Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems” and Section R313.2 thereof entitled “One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.”, which are hereby specifically not adopted, and any prior versions in effect, if any, of same are specifically repealed at this time.

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.

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1429.01 (adoption).

 

 

Commercial Building Code

Freeport adopted the 2012 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.

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Comments

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1420.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1429.01 (adoption).

 

Other Building Codes

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1422.01 (adoption).

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1424.01 (adoption).

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1425.01 (adoption).

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1426.01 (adoption).

Freeport, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Freeport, IL Muni. Code § 1427.01 (adoption).

2012 International Fire Code (IFC), with amendments. Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1610.01 (adoption) and § 1610.04 (amendments).

2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Freeport, IL, Muni. Code § 1480.01 (adoption).

2012 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Freeport, IL Muni. Code § 1620.01 (adoption).