Updated : 06/24/2024

Overview

Madison, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Madison, IL, Muni. Code § 151.02 (adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Madison, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Madison, IL Website
  • Madison, IL City Ordinances
  • Madison, IL General Building Regulations; Construction
• 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.

Madison adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Madison ? 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.

Government Officials

Comments

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Madison, IL. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Madison, IL.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope). Madison, IL Muni. Code § 151.02 (IBC amendments).

 

Commercial Building Code

Madison adopted the 2006 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

Madison, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Madison, IL, Muni. Code § 151.02 (adoption and amendments). 

Existing Buildings

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

Section 3408.2: Insert in this Section the phrase “ … February 1, 1998, … ” in place of “ … (DATE TO BE INSERTED … WITHIN THE JURISDICTION) … ” so that this Section now reads as follows:

“3408.2  Applicability:  Structures existing prior to February 1, 1998, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy, shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Section 3403.0 through 3407.0.

The provisions in Sections 3408.2.1 through 3408.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Use Groups A, B, E, F, M, and R and S. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Use Group H or I.”

Madison, IL Muni. Code § 151.02 (IBC amendments).

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