Updated : 07/26/2024

Overview

Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.085.1 (adoption). Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.020.1 (adoption). Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.020.1 (adoption). For Orland Hills, Illinois, no local amendments of a residential, commercial, or existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Orland Hills, Illinois include the following.

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

Orland Hills 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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...CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS Section General Provisions 150.001 Location of structure; survey of property 150.002 Reserved 150.003 Single-family and multiple-family structures; minimum requirements 150.004 Gutters and downspouts 150.005 Shed type structures; requirements 150.006 Foundations, concrete floors and slabs 150.007 Room additions 150.008 Reserved 150.009 Encroachments on public rights-of-way 150.010 Elevator safety Building Code 150.020.1 International Building Code adoption by reference 150.020.2 Sprinkler systems 150.021 Interpretation 150.022 Permit required; application 150.023 Permit fees; inspections 150.024 Certificate of occupancy; issuance 150.025 Work standards 150.026 Work stop order 150.027 Building Inspector; duties International Property Maintenance Code 150.035 International Property Maintenance Code adoption by reference Accessibility Code 150.045 Adoption by reference Erosion and Sediment Control 150.055 General principles 150.056 On-site control measures 150.057 Stormwater conveyance channels 150.058 Channel protection 150.059 Additional requirements 150.060 Plan requirements 150.061 Extended construction shutdown period 150.062 Final site stabilization Plumbing Regulations 150.075 Plumbing Code adopted by reference 150.076 Overhead plumbing 150.077 Compliance required 150.078 Acceptable materials One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code 150.085.1 One-and Two Family Dwelling Code adoption by reference 150.085.2 Sprinkler systems National Electrical Code 150.105 National Electrical Code adoption by reference 150.106 Extension of electrical wiring; fee 150.107 Registered electrical contractor required 150.108 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. approval 150.109 Service entrance capacity and equipment 150.110 Service entrance panels 150.111 Raceways or conduits 150.112 Aluminum wiring 150.113 Plans and specifications Residential Garages 150.125 Standards for construction Building Contractors 150.140 Definitions 150.141 License required 150.142 Application 150.143 Bond 150.144 Issuance; license period 150.145 Fee 150.146 Duties of licensees 150.147 Inspection; enforcement 150.148 Revocation Driveway Construction 150.160 Permit required; application 150.161 Concrete driveways 150.162 Asphalt driveways 150.163 Specifications and dimensions 150.164 Subgrade preparation 150.165 Granular base 150.166 Cold weather concreting 150.167 Curing 150.168 Safety standards 150.169 Inspections 150.170 Core sample tests 150.171 Driveway and off-street parking and loading facilities Additional Building Construction Standards 150.180 Light switches 150.181 Sill plates 150.182 Sump pumps 150.183 Crawl spaces 150.184 Flexible duct work 150.185 Addresses 150.186 Emergency windows 150.187 Time limits 150.188 Reserved 150.189 Electrical wiring conduit 150.190 Concrete flatwork 150.191 Residential seasonal rooms, concrete patios, deck roofs and room additions Administration 150.200 Basic plan review system 150.201 Temporary occupancy permit; issuance Tents 150.215 General requirements 150.216 Definitions 150.217 Time limitations 150.218 Storage 150.219 Location 150.220 Penalty Registration of Vacant Properties and Properties Subject to Defaulted Mortgages 150.300 Definitions 150.301 Applicability and jurisdiction 150.302 Establishment of a registry 150.303 Inspection and registration of real property subject to a defaulted mortgage 150.304 Inspection and registration of real property not subject to a mortgage in default 150.305 Maintenance requirements 150.306 Security requirements 150.307 Fees and requirements 150.308 Penalties 150.999 Penalty Appendix : Fee schedule Cross-reference: Hearing proceedings and enforcement of building, housing and zoning ordinance violations, see §§ 39.30 et seq....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Orland Hills ? 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

Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.085.1 (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.

No adoption of appendix J of the IRC was located.

Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.020.1 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Orland Hills 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.

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Comments

Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.020.1 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Orland Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Orland Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 150.020.1 (adoption).

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