Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Richmond, IL has adopted the 2015 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2015 IRC and IBC. Richmond, IL Muni. Codes § 34.00 (adoptions) and § 34.01 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Richmond, 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.
Richmond 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.
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 Richmond ? Undetermined
Comments
Section R313 (Sprinklers) is deleted in its entirety.
Commercial Building Code
Richmond 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.You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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Existing Buildings
Richmond, IL has adopted the 2015 IEBC. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.
Other Building Codes
Richmond, IL also adopted the following codes:
2014 National Electrical Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 35.03.
2015 International Fire Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.
2015 International Mechanical Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.
2015 International Fuel Gas Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.
2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.
2015 Internationl Property Maintenance Code. Richmond, IL Muni. Code § 34.00.