Updated : 05/08/2024

Overview

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Glen, Ellyn, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-8 (adoption and amendments). Glen Ellyn, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Glen Ellyn, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-6 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Glen Ellyn, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Glen Ellyn, IL Website
  • Glen Ellyn, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Glen Ellyn, IL 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.

Glen Ellyn adopted the 2018 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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2018 IRC(Glen Ellyn, IL 4-1-8. - Adoption of Residential Code.)

...one copy of the 2018 ICC International Residential Code shall be maintained on file in the office of the Village Clerk for inspection and copying as a public record. (B) The provisions of the 2018 ICC International Residential Code, are hereby deleted,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Glen Ellyn ? Yes
Citation: Glen Ellyn, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-8 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/il/glen_ellyn/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4BURE_CH1BUCO_4-1-8ADRECO
Comments:

23.

Amend section R301.2 table R301.2(1) to add design criteria as follows:

1. Ground snow load:	25 psf
2. Wind speed:	90 mph
3. Wind topographic effects:	No
4. Seismic design category:	B
5. Weathering:	Severe
6. Frost line depth:	42 inches
7. Termite:	Moderate
8. Winter design temp:	0 degrees F
9. Ice barrier underlayment required:	Yes
10. Flood hazards:	Yes
11. Air freezing index:	2,000
12. Mean annual temp:	50 degrees F

 

Government Officials

Comments

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Glen, Ellyn, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-8 (adoption and amendments).

31. Amend section R313.1.1 to read as follows:

R313.1.1 Design And Installation. Automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D standards.

Commercial Building Code

Glen Ellyn adopted the 2018 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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2018 IBC(Glen Ellyn, IL 4-1-2. - Purpose.)

...(B) Adopt the provisions, as amended herein, of the 2018 ICC International Building Code; (C) Adopt the provisions, as...

Comments

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Glen Ellyn, IL, Muni. Code § 4-1-6 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

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