Updated : 05/07/2024

Overview

Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments). Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments). Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Genoa, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Genoa, IL Website
  • Genoa, IL Building Codes
• 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.

Genoa 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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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Genoa ? 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

Comments

Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (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.

Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments).

x. Section R313 and R313.2 Sprinklers in residential Structures is repealed in its entirety

Commercial Building Code

Genoa 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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Comments

Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Genoa, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Genoa, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption) and § 9-1-2 (amendments).

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