Updated : 06/03/2024

Overview

Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, O, Q, with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments). Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments). Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for Kendall County, Illinois include the following.

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

Kendall County 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 Kendall County ? Yes
Citation: Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (Section 3)
Municipal Code https://www.co.kendall.il.us/home/showdocument?id=7441#page=10
Comments:

Table 301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria shall be completed with the following inserts:

Ground Snow Load: 25 lbs./sq. ft.

Wind Design Speed: 90 mph

Wind Design Topographic Effects: No

Seismic Design Category: B

Subject to Damage From: Weathering – Severe, Frost Line Depth – 42″ Below Grade, Termite – Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temperature: 5 Degrees F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: Refer to Local Designations

 

Government Officials

Comments

Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, E, F, G, H, J, O, Q, with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments).

Section R313 “Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems” – Delete in its entirety

 

 

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.

Please refer to appendix J of the adopted 2018 IRC. 

Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Kendall County 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

Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

Please refer to § 101.4.7 of the adopted 2018 IBC. 

Kendall County, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kendall County, IL, Ord. No. 2019-39 (adoption and amendments).

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