Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Newark, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Newark, IL Ord. No. 2008-5-1 (adoption). No online amendments were located.

Helpful resources for Newark, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Newark, 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.

Newark adopted the 2006 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Newark, IL Municipal Code)

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Newark ? No
Comments:

While no formal online code was located regarding an ice barrier, Cliff Fox, Administrator of Newark, IL confirmed it is not required. (Per phone conversation 9/15/20.)

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Newark 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See Muni. Code(Newark, IL Article 21-19 Renewable Energy Systems)

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Comments

Newark, IL has adopted the 2006 IBC including all appendices. Newark, IL Ord. No. 2008-5-1 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

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

 

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