Updated : 07/02/2024

Overview

Metropolis, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Metropolis, IL, Muni. Code § 150.6 (adoption). Please note that no online amendment code was located. 

Helpful resources for Metropolis, Illinois include the following.

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

Metropolis adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Metropolis ? 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 Metropolis, 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 Metropolis, 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.

2003 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

Commercial Building Code

Metropolis adopted the 2003 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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Comments

Metropolis, Illinois, adopted the 2003 International Building Code (IBC). Metropolis, IL, Muni. Code § 150.6 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

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