Updated : 06/05/2024

Overview

La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.24 (adoption and amendments). La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.23 (adoption and amendments). La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.32 (adoption and amendments).

Helpful resources for La Grange Park, Illinois include the following.

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

La Grange Park 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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See Amlegal(La Grange Park, IL CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS Section 150.01 Title 150.02 Purpose 150.03 Chapter as remedial 150.04 Definitions 150.05 Applicability; exemptions; more restrictive regulations 150.06 Non-conforming structure; structures existing on date of adoption of chapter and structures moved into village 150.07 Public safety 150.08 Contractor license and insurance 150.09 Approved materials; modifications 150.10 Director of Fire and Building; duties and powers 150.11 Building permits 150.12 Permit fees; deposits; bonds 150.13 Construction standards and conditions; new principal structures, additions and remodels 150.14 Construction standards and conditions; demolition permits 150.15 Inspections 150.16 Stop work orders 150.17 Certificates of occupancy 150.18 Hours for construction work 150.19 Swimming pools 150.20 Elevators 150.21 Rules adopted by reference 150.22 Violation penalties 150.23 International Building Code adopted 150.24 International Residential Code adopted 150.25 Illinois Accessibility Code adopted 150.26 International Mechanical Code adopted 150.27 International Fuel Gas Code adopted 150.28 Illinois Plumbing Code adopted 150.29 National Electrical Code adopted 150.30 International Energy Conservation Code adopted 150.31 International Property Maintenance Code adopted 150.32 International Existing Building Code adopted...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for La Grange Park ? Yes
Citation: La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.24 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lagrangepark/latest/lagrange-park_il/0-0-0-21876
Comments:

Table R301.2 (1) is amended to delete the table and replace it with the following table and sentence: “All design criteria for residential construction shall comply with this code and all applicable provisions of the current version of the International Energy Conservation Code as adopted by the State of Illinois.”

Ground Snow Load		25 LBS. no reductions
Wind Speed Design (MPH)		90 MPH
Subject to Damage From:	Weathering	Severe
	Frost Line	42 Inches
	Termite	Moderate to
Winter Design Temperature		-4 degrees F
Summer Design Temperature		89 degrees F dry bulb 76 degrees F wet bulb
Ice Barrier Underlayment		Required
Air Freezing Index		1543 (degrees F days)
Annual Mean Temperature		49.4 degrees F
Heating Degree Days (HDD)		6,155
Cooling Degree Days (CDD)		942
Climate Zone		5A
Indoor design Conditions		Max 72 degrees F – Heating Min 75 degrees F – Cooling
100 Year Hourly Rainfall Rate		4 inches
Flood Hazards		See Local Ordinances

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Comments

La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.24 (adoption and 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.

La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.32 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

La Grange Park 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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Comments

La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.23 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

La Grange Park, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. La Grange Park, IL, Muni. Code § 150.32 (adoption and amendments).

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