Updated : 06/07/2024

Overview

Lake Zurich, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices G, J, with amendments. Lake Zurich, IL, Muni. Code § 8-4-1 (adoption) and § 8-4-3 (amendments). Lake Zurich, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Lake Zurich, IL, Muni. Code § 8-3-1 (adoption) and § 8-3-3 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Lake Zurich, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Lake Zurich, IL Website
  • Lake Zurich, IL Village Code
  • Lake Zurich, 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.

Lake Zurich adopted the 2012 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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2012 IRC(Lake Zurich, IL 8-4-1: ADOPTION OF CODE:)

...8-4-1: ADOPTION OF CODE: There is hereby adopted by the Village the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, as hereinafter amended (hereinafter the "Residential Code"). At least one copy of the 2012 International Residential Code has been on file in the Office of the Village Clerk for a period of at least thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of these provisions and now remains in the Office of the Village Clerk, and is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lake Zurich ? Yes
Citation: Lake Zurich, IL, Muni, Code § 8-4-3 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lakezurichil/latest/lakezurich_il/0-0-0-6166#JD_8-4-3
Comments:

TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

Ground Snow Load	Wind Design		Seismic Design Category	Subject To Damage From			Winter Design Temp	Ice Barrier Underlayment Required	Flood Hazards	Air Freezing Index	Mean Annual Temp
	Speed (mph)	Topo-graphic Effects		Weathering	Frost Line Depth	Termite
30	90	No	A	Severe	42″	Moderate – heavy	-5°F	Yes	See flood maps	1500- 2000	45°F – 50°F

 

Government Officials

Comments

Lake Zurich, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices G, J, with amendments. Lake Zurich, IL, Muni. Code § 8-4-1 (adoption) and § 8-4-3 (amendments).

  Section R313

   Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

Amend this section as follows:

R313.2.1 Design And Installation. Delete in its entirety.

Amend this section as follows: New

Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new residential use groups including townhomes/multi-family dwellings and one and two family dwellings which are adopted by this code. All new single family dwellings shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout per NFPA 13R or 13D. All new townhomes shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout per NFPA 13R or 13D. All new attached garages shall have automatic sprinklers installed, where feasible. Dry sidewall or dry pendant sprinklers should be used.

   Section R314

   Smoke Alarms

Amend this section as follows:

R314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:

2.   Outside each separate sleeping area within 15 feet of the bedrooms.
3.   On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and finished attics but not including crawl spaces and uninhabited attics.
4.   In offices, dens, work-out rooms, etc. that have a door that leads directly to a hallway or common area, i.e. living room, dining room, etc. of the structure.

Amend this section as follows:

R314.4 Power Source. Smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery or a back up generator if one exists. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Smoke detectors shall be connected to the hallway lighting circuit.

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 2012 IRC. 

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

Commercial Building Code

Lake Zurich adopted the 2012 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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2012 IBC(Lake Zurich, IL 8-3-1: ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE:)

...8-3-1: ADOPTION OF Building Code:There is hereby adopted by the Village the 2012 International Building Code, as hereinafter amended. At least one c...

Comments

Lake Zurich, Illinois, adopted the 2012 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Lake Zurich, IL, Muni. Code § 8-3-1 (adoption) and § 8-3-3 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Lake Zurich, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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