Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Posen, IL has adopted the current International Codes, with amendments, including the current IRC and IBC. Posen, IL Muni. Codes § 6-1-1 (adoptions) and § 6-1-3 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Posen, Illinois include the following.
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.
Posen 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Posen ? Undetermined
Commercial Building Code
Posen 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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Existing Buildings
Posen, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Posen, IL also adopted the following codes:
Current International Property Maintenance Code. Posen, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-1.
Current International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Posen, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-1.
Chicago Electrical Code. Posen, IL Muni. Code § 6-4-1.
State of Illinois Plumbing Code. Posen, IL Muni. Code § 6-5-1.
Current BOCA National Fire Prevention Code. Posen, IL Muni. Code § 9-16-1.
Current Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Posen, IL Muni. Code § 9-16-2.