Updated : 05/09/2024

Overview

Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-61 (adoption) and § 18-62 (amendments). Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-31 (adoption) and § 18-32 (amendments). Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-280 (adoption) and § 18-281 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Godfrey, Illinois include the following.

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

Godfrey 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(Godfrey, IL Sec. 18-61. - Adoption of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings of 2018.)

...That a certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the village clerk, being marked and designated as the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted together with all subsequent amendments, revisions, and later editions, as a supplemental...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Godfrey ? 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

Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-61 (adoption) and § 18-62 (amendments).

Section P2904-Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems shall be omitted and will not be recognized by the Village of Godfrey or become part of its adoption of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2012

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.

Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-280 (adoption) and § 18-281 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Godfrey 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(Godfrey, IL Sec. 18-31. - Adoption of the International Building Code of 2018.)

...file in the office of the village clerk, being marked and designated as the International Building Code of 2018, as published by the International Code Council is adopted, together with all subsequent amendments, revisions, and later editions, as the building code of the village for the control of buildings and structures; and each and all...

Comments

Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-31 (adoption) and § 18-32 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Godfrey, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Godfrey, IL, Muni. Code § 18-280 (adoption) and § 18-281 (amendments).

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