Updated : 06/20/2024

Overview

Lombard, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Lombard, IL, Muni. Code § 150.035 (adoption and amendments). Lombard, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Lombard, IL, Muni. Code § 150.030 (adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Lombard, Illinois include the following.

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

Lombard 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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2018 IRC(Lombard, IL § 150.035 - Adoption by reference.)

...All provisions as listed in the International Residential Code, 2018 edition, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference with the following changes: Section R101.1 Title: Insert "Village of Lombard" Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit; Delete the following exemptions: 1, 2, 3,...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Lombard ? Undetermined
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Table R301.2(1) Ground Snow Load: The following information shall be inserted in the table:

Ground snow load	25
Wind Ultimate Speed	105
Seismic Design Category	B
Weathering	severe
Frost Depth	42
Termite	Yes
Winter Design Temp	-4
Radon	Zone 2

 

Government Officials

Comments

Lombard, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Lombard, IL, Muni. Code § 150.035 (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.

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

Commercial Building Code

Lombard 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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See Muni. Code(Lombard, IL § 150.030 - Adoption by reference.)

...Chapter 150.040 Special Residential Requirements. Add Section 503.1.5 Type V construction shall have access per Chapter 150.107 of the Building Code, and International Building Code Section 503.7 to each area and level of roof(s), and shall have a maximum roof pitch of 5/12. Add Section 503.1.6 Type...

Comments

Lombard, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Lombard, IL, Muni. Code § 150.035 (adoption and amendments).

Existing Buildings

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

Other Building Codes