Updated : 06/04/2024

Overview

Kewanee, Illinois, adopted the most current version of the International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Kewanee, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (amendments). Kewanee, Illinois, adopted the most current version of the International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kewanee, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Kewanee, Illinois include the following.

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

Kewanee adopted the 2021 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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Current IRC(Kewanee, IL § 150.015 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.)

...Certain documents, three copies of both of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the city being marked and designated as the "International Building Code", current edition, and the "International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings", current edition, both as published by the International Code Council, and both are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the city; for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Building Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in the City Code, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in § 150.017 ....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Kewanee ? Yes
Citation: Kewanee, IL, Muni. Code § 150.017 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/kewanee/latest/kewane_il/0-0-0-7444#JD_150.017
Comments:

(K)   Replace Table R301.2(1) with the table shown below.

 

GROUND SNOW LOAD	WIND DESIGN		SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY	SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			WINTER DESIGN TEMP	ICE BARRIER UNDERLAY -MENT REQUIRE D	FLOOD HAZARDS	AIR FREEZING INDEX	MEAN ANNUAL TEMP
	Speed  (MPH)	Topographic effects		Weathering	Frost line depth	Termite
20 psf	90	No	A	Severe	42 inches	Moderate to heavy	-4°F	Yes	9/13/1960 17073CO 535E, 6/2/201 1 17073CO 395E, 6/2/2011 17073CO 530E, 6/2/2011	1693	49.9° F

Government Officials

Comments

Kewanee, Illinois, adopted the most current version of the International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Kewanee, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (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.

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

 

Commercial Building Code

Kewanee adopted the 2021 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(Kewanee, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Kewanee, Illinois, adopted the most current version of the International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Kewanee, IL, Muni. Code § 150.015 (adoption) and § 150.017 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

 

 

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