Posen, Illinois Building Codes

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.