Heyworth, Illinois Building Codes

Updated : 05/19/2024

Overview

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-7 (adoption). Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-6 (adoption and amendments). Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-21 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Heyworth, Illinois include the following.

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.

Heyworth adopted the 2006 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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2006 IRC(Heyworth, IL 10-1-7: RESIDENTIAL CODE:)

...10-1-7: RESIDENTIAL CODE: A. There is hereby adopted by reference, for the purpose of establishing minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three (3) stories, a residential code known as the international residential code, 2006 edition, published by the International Code Council, with specific additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments that may hereinafter be stated in this section (which said code, as so amended, is hereinafter referred to as the "IRC")....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Heyworth ? 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
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Shafer David Director of Public Works/Engineer/Code Enforcement engineer@heyworth-il.gov 309/473-2811

Comments

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-7 (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.

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-21 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Heyworth adopted the 2006 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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...10-1-21: EXISTING Building Code:A. Adoption: 1. There is hereby adopted by reference, for the purpose of establishing rules, standards, regulation...

Comments

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-6 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-21 (adoption and amendments).

Other Building Codes

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2000 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-8 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-9 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-10 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-11 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2008 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-13 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2017 Illinois Accessibility Code. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-14 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-15 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2002 Sprinkler Systems Code (NFPA 13/13R). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-16 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2002 Fire Alarm System Code (NFPA 72). Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-1-17 (adoption).

Heyworth, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with amendments. Heyworth, IL, Muni. Code § 10-2-5 (adoption and amendments).