Updated : 06/26/2024

Overview

Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption). Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments). Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Marengo, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Marengo, IL Website
  • Marengo, IL Municipal Code
  • Marengo, 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.

Marengo 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Marengo ? 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

Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption).

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.

Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Marengo 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

Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Marengo, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Marengo, IL, Muni. Code § 24.01 (adoption) and § 24.02 (amendments).

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