Updated : 05/14/2024

Overview

Hamel, Illinois, adopted the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Hamel, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) and § 6-1-2 (amendments). Hamel, Illinois, adopted the 2009 International Commercial Code (ICC), with amendments. Hamel, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) and § 6-1-2 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Hamel, Illinois include the following.

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

Hamel adopted the 2009 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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2009 IRC(Hamel, IL 6-1-1 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...Certain documents, one (1) copy of each which are on file in the office of the Village Clerk being marked and designated as the “2009 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings,” and the “2009 International Commercial Code,” as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Village of Hamel in the State of Illinois for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, and the International Commercial Code, are hereby referred to, adoption and made a part thereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Section 6-1-3 of this Article....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Hamel ? 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

Hamel, Illinois, adopted the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Hamel, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) and § 6-1-2 (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.

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

Commercial Building Code

Hamel adopted the 2009 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(Hamel, IL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

Comments

Hamel, Illinois, adopted the 2009 International Commercial Code (ICC), with amendments. Hamel, IL, Muni. Code § 6-1-1 (adoption) and § 6-1-2 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

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