Updated : 05/31/2024

Overview

Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AJ, with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-3 (adoption) and § 6-4 (amendments). Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-5 (adoption) and § 6-6 (amendments). Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-7 (adoption) and § 6-8 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Kane County, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Kane County, IL Website
  • Kane County, IL County Code
  • Kane County, 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.

Kane County 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.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2021 IRC(Kane County, IL 6-3: ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES:)

...6-3: ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: 2021 International Residential Code Appendix AA Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping Appendix AB Sizing of Venting Systems Appendix AC Exit Terminals of Venting Systems Appendix AD Recommended Procedures for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation Appendix AE Manufactured Housing Used as Dwellings Appendix AF Radon Control Measures (not mandatory) Appendix AJ Existing Buildings and Structures (Appendix I, & K, L, and M, O, P are not adopted) 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Chapter 42 and Section 305 Barrier Requirements 2020 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kane County ? Yes
Citation: Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-4 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kanecountyil/latest/kanecounty_il/0-0-0-2847
Comments:

R301.2(1) Insert:

Ground Snow Load In Pounds Per Sq. Ft.	Wind	Seismic Design Categoryf,g	Subject To Damage From				Winter Design Tempf (F Deg)
	Wind Speed		Weatheringa	Frost Line Depth In Inchesb	Termitec	Decayd
30 lbs/sf	90 mph	B	Severe	42″	Moderate – heavy	Slight – moderate	-5°
	Topo effect No

Ice Shield	Flood Hazardh	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp.
Yes	See local ordinance	2000	48.5°

Government Officials

Comments

Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AJ, with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-3 (adoption) and § 6-4 (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.

Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-7 (adoption) and § 6-8 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Kane County 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.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Comments

Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-5 (adoption) and § 6-6 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Kane County, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kane County, IL, Muni. Code § 6-7 (adoption) and § 6-8 (amendments).

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