Updated : 05/06/2024

Overview

Galesburg, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, with amendments. Galesburg, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (amendments). Galesburg, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, G, H, I, with amendments. Galesburg, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.016 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Galesburg, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Galesburg, IL Website
  • Galesburg, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Galesburg, IL Buildings and Building Regulations
• 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.

Galesburg 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(Galesburg, IL CHAPTER 150: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 150: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Section General Provisions 150.001 Smoke detector requirements 150.002 General contract registration 150.003 Carbon monoxide detector requirements Building Codes 150.015 Code adoptions 150.016 Amendments to the International Building Code 150.017 Amendments to International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings 150.018 Occupancy permit for mobile homes not in a mobile home park 150.019 Drainage 150.020 Sanitary district approval 150.021 Permit issuance 150.022 Row covers and high tunnel structures Building Demolition 150.035 Scope 150.036 Permit 150.037 Supervision 150.038 Workmanlike performance 150.039 Warning signs 150.040 Protection of public utilities 150.041 Protection of children 150.042 Covered walks 150.043 Dust 150.044 Leaving premises in proper condition 150.045 General demolition requirements 150.046 Special demolition requirements 150.047 Special residential demolition requirements Electrical Code Generally; Permits, Inspections 150.060 Definitions 150.061 Purpose 150.062 Administration and enforcement 150.063 Permits 150.064 Inspections 150.065 Permit and inspection fees 150.066 Certificate required; exception 150.067 Record Electrical Contractors, Licensing and Examination 150.080 Electrical Licensing Board 150.081 License required 150.082 Application for license 150.083 Examination required 150.084 Issuance of license 150.085 Bond 150.086 Insurance 150.087 License to individuals only 150.088 Term of license 150.089 Renewal of license 150.090 License not to be loaned 150.091 Revocation of license Electrical Code, Technical Standards 150.105 Adoption of the National Electrical Code 150.106 Acceptable materials 150.107 Compliance with electric meter standards 150.108 Installation materials restricted 150.109 Furnaces 150.110 Ceiling boxes 150.111 Protection of conductors 150.112 Remodel work 150.113 Cable restrictions 150.114 Minimum clearance between recessed lighting fixture and storage shelf Mechanical Code; Fuel Gas Code 150.125 Code adoptions; compliance required 150.126 Prohibited installations 150.127 Registration 150.128 Permit 150.129 Inspection 150.130 Good practice standards 150.131 Responsibility of installer 150.132 Testing approval 150.133 Venting required 150.134 Gas burners 150.135 LP gas controls 150.136 Permit for electrical work Housing Code Generally; Administration and Enforcement 150.150 Definitions 150.151 Inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises 150.152 Owner access for repairs and the like 150.153 Enforcement, service of notice and orders 150.154 Variances and appeals 150.155 Designation of fit dwellings and dwelling units as unfit for human habitation Housing Code Minimum Standards 150.165 Basic equipment and facilities 150.166 Light, ventilation and heating 150.167 Safe and sanitary maintenance of parts of dwellings and dwelling units 150.168 Minimum space, use and location requirements 150.169 Responsibilities of owners and occupants 150.170 Roominghouses Moving of Buildings Generally; Permit 150.180 Definitions 150.181 Inspector to make rules and regulations 150.182 Supervision 150.183 Dilapidated buildings 150.184 Trees 150.185 Permit required 150.186 Requirements for permit 150.187 Interfering structures 150.188 Fees 150.189 Route 150.190 Small buildings exemption 150.191 Transferability Plumbing 150.205 Compliance required 150.206 Adoption of Plumbing Code 150.207 (Reserved) 150.208 Administrative authority 150.209 Regulation of plumbing contractors 150.210 Permits 150.211 Notification of Plumbing Inspector Rental Licensing Program 150.225 Incorporation of preamble 150.226 Definitions 150.227 Licensure of rental units 150.228 Time of license application 150.229 Minimum standards 150.230 Inspection of premises 150.231 Notice of inspections 150.232 [Reserved] 150.233 Results of inspection 150.234 Inspection classification 150.999 Penalty Cross-reference: Dangerous and unsafe buildings, see Ch. 94 Statutory reference: Registration of electrical contractors, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-33-1 Unsafe buildings, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31-1 et seq....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Galesburg ? Yes
Citation: § 150.017
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galesburg/latest/galesburg_il/0-0-0-6244
Comments:

(3)   Section R301.2 of the residential code is hereby amended by completing Table R301.2(1) as follows:

Ground Snow Load—20 pounds per square foot

Wind Design Speed (mph)—75 miles per hour

Wind Design Topographic Effects – No.

Seismic Design Category—Zone B

Subject to Damage From:

Weathering—Severe

Frost line depth—36 inches

Termite—Yes, moderate to heavy

Winter Design Temp—Minus 4

      Ice Barrier Underlayment Required—Yes

Flood Hazards—Flood insurance rate map (FIRM) and flood boundary floodway map (FBFM), effective date June 19, 1985

Air Freezing Index—1500

Mean Annual Temp—50 degrees Fahrenheit

Government Officials

Comments

Galesburg, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, with amendments. Galesburg, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (amendments).

 

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.

Please refer to appendix J of the adopted 2012 IRC. 

Galesburg, Illinois, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). 

Commercial Building Code

Galesburg 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.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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See Amlegal(Galesburg, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Galesburg, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, G, H, I, with amendments. Galesburg, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.016 (amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Galesburg, Illinois, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). 

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