Updated : 07/08/2024

Overview

Mokena, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Mokena, IL, Muni. Code § 8-2-2 (adoption and amendments). Mokena, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Mokena, IL, Muni. Code § 8-2-1 (adoption and amendments).  

Helpful resources for Mokena, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Mokena, IL Website
  • Mokena, IL General Construction Information
  • Mokena, IL Village Code
  • Mokena, 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.

Mokena adopted the 2018 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(Mokena, IL 8-2-2: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE:)

...8-2-2: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE: A. Code Adopted: The International Residential Code, 2018 edition, first printing, is hereby adopted as and for the ordinance regulating such dwellings within the Village, except as hereinafter noted. B. Amendments To Code: 1. Section 101.1 Title Delete words and punctuation marks, "(NAME OF JURISDICTION)" and in place thereof insert the words "The Village of Mokena". 2....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: Yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Mokena ? Yes
Citation: Mokena, IL, Muni. Code § 8-2-2 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/mokenail/latest/mokena_il/0-0-0-5611
Comments:

8. Table R301.2(1) – Insert the following information:

   35lb per square foot – Ground Snow Load

   90mph – Wind Speed

   Delete Seismic Design

   Severe – Weathering

   42 inches – Frost Line Depth

   Moderate to Severe – Termite

   Yes – Ice Barrier Underlayment Required

   Refer to Mokena Flood Plain Ordinance – Flood Hazard

Government Officials

Comments

Mokena, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with amendments. Mokena, IL, Muni. Code § 8-2-2 (adoption and amendments).

10. Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems: Delete this section in its entirety and replace with new Section R313 entitled “Separation Required”: The garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic area by not less than 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent. Where the separation is a floor-ceiling assembly, the structure supporting the separation shall also be protected by not less than 5/8-inch type X gypsum board or equivalent. Garages located less than 3 feet from a dwelling unit on the same lot shall be protected with not less than 5/8-inch type X gypsum board applied to the interior side of exterior walls that are within this area. Openings in these walls shall be regulated by Section R302. This provision does not apply to garage walls that are perpendicular to the adjacent dwelling unit wall or to residential structures protected by a fire suppression system.

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.

Mokena, Illinois, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IBC).

Commercial Building Code

Mokena adopted the 2018 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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...8-2-1: International Building CODE:A. Adoption Of Code, Exceptions: The Village hereby adopts as its Building Code the 2018 International Building C...

Comments

Mokena, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Mokena, IL, Muni. Code § 8-2-1 (adoption and amendments). 

Existing Buildings

Please refer to § 101.4.7 of the adopted 2018 IBC. 

Mokena, Illinois, did not adopt the International Existing Building Code (IBC). 

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