Updated : 06/03/2024

Overview

Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, O, U, with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.185 (adoption) and § 150.186 (amendments). Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.175 (adoption) and § 150.176 (amendments). Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.460 (adoption) and § 150.461 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Kenilworth, Illinois include the following.

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

Kenilworth adopted the 2015 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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2015 IRC(Kenilworth, IL CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS Section General Provisions 150.001 Compliance required 150.002 Standards 150.003 Code official 150.004 Permits and certificates of occupancy required 150.005 Fees 150.006 Inspections 150.007 Other requirements 150.008 Steep slope areas or zones 150.009 through 150.019 Reserved Demolitions 150.020 Demolitions generally 150.021 Demolition permit required 150.022 Demolition work 150.023 Building permit 150.024 Emergency permit 150.025 Permit application 150.026 Content of application 150.027 Changes in ownership 150.028 Processing of application 150.029 Demolition escrow requirements 150.030 Preliminary determination of special importance 150.031 through 150.039 Reserved Preliminary Historic and Architectural Review 150.040 Time and nature of review 150.041 Notice of preliminary review to applicant 150.042 Notice of preliminary review to the public 150.043 Building Review Commission determination and findings 150.044 Record of findings 150.045 through 150.054R eserved Properties of Special Importance 150.055 Criteria for properties of special importance 150.056 Determination of special importance 150.057 through 150.069 Reserved Permits and Delay of Issuance 150.070 Delay for public convenience and safety 150.071 Emergency delay 150.072 Administrative delay 150.073 Permits from other authorities 150.074 Duration of delay 150.075 Issuance of demolition permit 150.076 Expiration of permit 150.077 through 150.089 Reserved Notice Requirement 150.090 Notice to adjacent property owners 150.091 through 150.104 Reserved Municipal Property Damage Deposit 150.105 Municipal property damage deposit 150.106 through 150.119 Reserved Insurance 150.120 Certificate of insurance 150.121 through 150.134 Reserved Construction Site Management Regulations 150.135 Generally 150.136 Limitations on deliveries 150.137 Posting of regulations and contract information 150.138 Litter control and cleanup 150.139 Public rights-of-way 150.140 Dust and particulate control 150.141 Portable toilets 150.142 Safety fencing 150.143 Parking 150.144 through 150.154 Reserved Tree Preservation 150.155 Purpose 150.156 Definitions 150.157 Tree permit or tree ordinance authorization required 150.158 Tree permit application contents 150.159 Tree permit and tree ordinance authorization fees 150.160 Review of tree permit applications; permit and authorization issuance 150.161 Time limitation on tree permit and tree ordinance authorization 150.162 Denial of a tree permit 150.163 Appeals 150.164 Tree replacement 150.165 Payment in lieu of replacement 150.166 Tree protection plan 150.167 Security 150.168 through 150.174 Reserved Buildings 150.175 Adoption of International Building Code 150.176 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Building Code 150.177 through 150.184 Reserved One- and Two-Family Dwellings 150.185 Adoption of International Residential Code, 2015 Edition 150.186 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Residential Code 150.187 through 150.194 Reserved Plumbing 150.195 Adoption of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code 150.196 Additions, deletions and modifications of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code 150.197 through 150.204 Reserved Mechanical 150.205 Adoption of the International Mechanical Code 150.206 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Mechanical Code 150.207 through 150.214 Reserved Electrical 150.215 Adoption of the National Electrical Code 150.216 Permit required 150.217 Registration required 150.218 Additions, deletions and modifications of the National Electrical Code 150.219 through 150.229 Reserved Fire Prevention Code 150.230 Adoption of International Fire Code 150.231 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Fire Code 150.232 through 150.244 Reserved Life Safety 150.245 Adoption of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 150.246 Additions, deletions and modifications of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 150.247 through 150.289 Reserved Fuel Gas 150.290 Adoption of the International Fuel Gas Code 150.291 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Fuel Gas Code 150.292 through 150.304 Reserved Energy Conservation 150.305 Adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code 150.306 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Energy Conservation Code 150.307 through 150.424 Reserved Public Improvement Standards 150.425 Requirements generally 150.426 Street widths 150.427 Water mains 150.428 Fire hydrants 150.429 Sanitary sewers 150.430 Inspection of improvements; rejection or condemnation of work 150.431 Compliance with subchapter prerequisite to issuance of building permit 150.432 Variations 150.433 through 150.439 Reserved Drainage and Grading 150.440 Purpose 150.441 Definitions 150.442 Regulated activities 150.443 Permit provisions 150.444 Permit application requirements 150.445 Drainage and grading standards 150.446 Disclaimer of liability 150.447 through 150.449 Reserved Property Maintenance 150.450 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code 150.451 Additions, deletions, and modifications of the International Property Maintenance Code 150.452 through 150.459 Reserved Existing Buildings 150.460 Adoption of the International Existing Building Code 150.461 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Existing Building Code 150.462 through 150.549 Reserved Swimming Pools and Spas 150.550 Adoption of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 150.551 Additions, deletions and modifications of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 150.552 through 150.998 Reserved 150.999 Penalty...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kenilworth ? Yes
Citation: Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.86 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kenilworth/latest/kenilworth_il/0-0-0-4910
Comments:

Table R302.1(1)	Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria	Insert under each category:
		“Ground snow load	30 lbs./sq. ft.
		Wind Speed	90 miles per hour
		Wind Design Topographical effects	0
		Special Wind Region	N/A
		Wind-borne debris zone	N/A
		Seismic Design Category	B
		Weathering	Severe
		Frost Line Depth	42 below grade
		Termite	Moderate to heavy
		Winter Design Temperature for Heating Facilities	68°F to -10°F with 50% humidity
		Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Yes
		Flood Hazards	N/A
		Air Freezing Index	1,500
		Mean Annual Temperature	50°F”

Government Officials

Comments

Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, O, U, with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.185 (adoption) and § 150.186 (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.

Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.460 (adoption) and § 150.461 (amendments). 

Commercial Building Code

Kenilworth adopted the 2015 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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See Amlegal(Kenilworth, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.175 (adoption) and § 150.176 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Kenilworth, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Kenilworth, IL, Muni. Code § 150.460 (adoption) and § 150.461 (amendments). 

 

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