Updated : 06/13/2024
Overview
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AF, AH, AK, AM, AO, AQ, AT, with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.06.010 (adoption) and § 15.06.020 (amendments). Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, F, G, I, with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption) and § 15.04.020 (amendments). Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.22.010 and § 15.22.020 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Lemont, Illinois include the following.
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.
Lemont 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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2021 IRC(Lemont, IL 15.06.010. - Adopted.)
...There is adopted by reference, as if fully set out in this chapter, that certain code
known as the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021
edition, including Appendices AF Radon Control Measures, AH Patio Covers, AK Sound
Transmission, AM Home Day Care, AO Automatic Vehicular Gates, and AT Solar Ready Provisions,...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Lemont ? Yes
Citation: Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.06.020 (amendments).
Municipal Code
https://www.lemont.il.us/home/showpublisheddocument/4521/638387766325770000Comments:
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and geographic design criteria. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new Table R301.2(l): Updated TABLE R301.2(1)
TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
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Building Department |
permits@lemont.il.us |
630-257-1580 |
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Comments
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices AF, AH, AK, AM, AO, AQ, AT, with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.06.010 (adoption) and § 15.06.020 (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.
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.22.010 and § 15.22.020 (amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Lemont 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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2021 IBC(Lemont, IL 15.22.010. - Adopted.)
...There is adopted by reference, as if fully set out in this chapter, that certain code
known as the International Existing Building Code 2021 edition, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., together with the additions, insertions, deletions
and changes set forth in section 15.22.020, one copy of which has been for a period of more than 30 days...
Comments
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, F, G, I, with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption) and § 15.04.020 (amendments).
Existing Buildings
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.22.010 and § 15.22.020 (amendments).
Other Building Codes
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.020 (amendments).
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.10.010 (adoption) and § 15.10.020 (amendments).
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.14.010 (adoption) and § 15.14.020 (amendments).
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.16.010 (adoption) and § 15.16.020 (amendments).
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.20.010 (adoption) and § 15.20.020 (amendments).
Lemont, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with amendments. Lemont, IL, Muni. Code § 15.24.010 (adoption) and § 15.24.020 (amendments).