Updated : 06/20/2024

Overview

Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.03 (amendments). Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.02 (amendments). Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.04 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Lockport, Illinois include the following.

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

Lockport 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(Lockport, IL CHAPTER 152: BUILDING REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 152: BUILDING REGULATIONS Section General Provisions 152.01 Adoption of Codes 152.02 Amendments to the 2015 International Building Code 152.03 Amendments to the 2015 International Residential Code 152.04 Amendments to the 2015 International Existing Building Code 152.05 Amendments to the 2015 International Mechanical Code 152.06 Amendments to the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code 152.07 Adoption of Illinois Energy Conservation Code (most current edition adopted by the State of Illinois) 152.08 Amendments to the 2015 International Fire Code 152.09 Amendments to the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code 152.10 Amendments to the 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 152.11 Adoption of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code (most current edition adopted by the State of Illinois) 152.12 Amendments to the 2014 National Electrical Code 152.13 Adoption of the Illinois Accessibility Code (most current edition adopted by the State of Illinois) 152.14 Adoption of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (most current edition adopted by the State of Illinois) Permit Fees and Compliance Bonds 152.20 Building permit fees 152.21 Contractors bond 152.22 Certificate of occupancy permits; fees for required inspections 152.23 Issuance of building permit Fire District Permits and Fees 152.30 Fire District certificate of occupancy permits; fees for required inspections 152.31 Fire District review fees 152.32 Fire District special fees (permits) 152.33 Additional special assistance inspection fees...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lockport ? Yes
Citation: Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.03 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lockport/latest/lockport_il/0-0-0-80901
Comments:

Ground Snow Load: 30 psf

Wind Speed: 115 mph

Topographic Effects: No

Special Wind Region: Yes

Wind-Borne Debris Zone: No

Seismic Design Category: B

Weathering: Severe

Frost line Depth: 42 inches

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp.: 0°

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

Flood Hazards: Chapter 151 of the Lockport Code of Ordinances pertaining to Flood Hazard Areas

FEMA Map dated December 20, 2018

Air Freezing Index: 2000

Mean Annual Temp.: 50.6

Government Officials

Comments

Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.03 (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.

Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.04 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Lockport 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

Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.02 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Please refer to § 101.4.7 of the adopted IEBC. 

Lockport, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Lockport, IL, Muni. Code § 152.01 (adoption) and § 152.04 (amendments).

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