Updated : 05/31/2024

Overview

Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption). Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption). Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption).

Helpful resources for Justice, Illinois include the following.

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

Justice adopted the 2012 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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2015 IRC(Justice, IL Sec. 8-31. General Provisions:)

...(e) Adoption Of Building Codes: The following codes are hereby adopted and incorporated into this division as though fully set forth herein, and all such rules and regulations shall apply to all buildings, structures and appurtenances in the village: (1) The 2012 International Building Code, with the exception of the International Fire Code provisions contained therein. (2) The 2012 International Residential Building Code, with the exception of the International Fire Code provisions contained therein. (3) The 2013 Electrical Code of the City of Chicago. (4) The 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, with the exception of local code for allowable materials. (5) The 2012 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention and Life Safety Code. (6) The 2012 International Property Maintenance Code. (7) The rules, regulations and recommendations of the office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal. (8) The 2012 International Existing Building Code. (9) The 2012 International Mechanical Code. (10) The 2012 International Energy Code. (11) The 2012 International Fuel Gas Code. (12) The 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Justice ? 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

Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (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.

Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Justice adopted the 2012 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 Amlegal(Justice, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Justice, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Justice, IL, Muni. Code § 8-31 (adoption).

Other Building Codes