Updated : 05/16/2024

Overview

Harvey, Illinois, adopted the latest edition of the International Residential Code (IRC). Harvey, IL, Muni. Code § 15.02.010 (adoption). Harvey, Illinois, adopted the latest edition of the International Building Code (IBC). Harvey, IL, Muni. Code § 15.02.010 (adoption).

 

Helpful resources for Harvey, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Harvey, IL Website
  • Harvey, IL Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Harvey 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.

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See Code Publishing(City of Harvey, IL Chapter 15-02 CODE STANDARDS)

......Code, Property Maintenance Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Harvey ? 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

Harvey, Illinois, adopted the latest edition of the International Residential Code (IRC). Harvey, IL, Muni. Code § 15.02.010 (adoption).

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.

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

Commercial Building Code

Harvey 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.

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See Code Publishing(City of Harvey, IL Chapter 16-64 SIGN CONTROL)

......edition of the Uniform Building Code. C. Off-premises signs...

Comments

Harvey, Illinois, adopted the latest edition of the International Building Code (IBC). Harvey, IL, Muni. Code § 15.02.010 (adoption).

 

Existing Buildings

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

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