Updated : 05/31/2024

Overview

Kankakee, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding appendices A-J, with amendments. Kankakee, IL, Muni. Code § 8-06 (adoption) and § 8.07 (amendments). Kankakee, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kankakee, IL, Muni. Code § 8.01 (adoption) and § 8-02 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Kankakee, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Kankakee, IL Website
  • Kankakee, IL Buildings and Building Regulations
• 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.

Kankakee 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.

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

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kankakee ? Yes
Citation: Kankakee, IL, Muni. Code § 8-07 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://citykankakee-il.gov/municipal_code_ch8.php#Art.%20I
Comments:

TABLE R301.2

(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA 

Ground Snow Load = 15

Wind Speed = 90 mph

Seismic Design Category = B

Weathering = Severe

Frost Line Depth = 42 inches

Termite = Moderate to heavy

Decay = Slight to moderate

Winter Design Temp = O°F

Ice Shield Underlayment Required =Yes

Flood Hazards = May 5, 2003

Air Freezing Index = 1,500

Mean Annual Temp = 49.9°F.

Government Officials

Comments

Kankakee, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), excluding appendices A-J, with amendments. Kankakee, IL, Muni. Code § 8-06 (adoption) and § 8.07 (amendments).

Section R313.1 Delete and replace with the following: Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler may be installed in townhouses.

Section R313.2 Delete and replace with the following: One- and two- family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system may be installed in one- and two- family dwellings.

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.

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

Commercial Building Code

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

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Comments

Kankakee, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kankakee, IL, Muni. Code § 8.01 (adoption) and § 8-02 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

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