Galena, Illinois Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Galena, IL has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Galena, IL Muni. Codes § 150.07 (adoptions) and § 150.09 (amendments). 

 

Helpful resources for Galena, 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.

Galena 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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2003 IRC(Galena, IL § 150.07 ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL CODES.)

...For the proper enforcement of this chapter, the following codes are adopted as part of this chapter: (A) 2003 International Building Code published by the International Code Council, excluding the sections related to plumbing and electricity, as amended and any more recent edition (B) 2003 International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, excluding the sections relating to plumbing and electricity, as amended and any more recent edition....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Galena ? Yes
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Jonathan Miller, Building Official of Galena, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 1/7/19.)

Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Miller Jonathan Building Official jmiller@cityofgalena.org 815/777-1050

Comments

 (B)   The installation of a residential fire sprinkler system shall be optional in one- and two-family dwellings.

Commercial Building Code

Galena 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(Galena, IL Municipal Code)

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Existing Buildings

Galena, IL has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

Other Building Codes

Galena, IL also adopted the following codes:

2015 International Mechanical Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

Most recent Illinois State Plumbing Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

Most recent National Electric Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

2015 International Fire Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code. § 150.07.

2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

2015 International Fuel Gas Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

Most recent Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.

2015 International Property Maintenance Code. Galena, IL Muni. Code § 150.07.