Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Riverside, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Riverside, IL Muni. Codes § 4-1-1 (adoptions and amendments).
Helpful resources for Riverside, 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.
Riverside 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 amendments to the model code
here.
Auto Search - beta:
See sterling(Riverside, IL Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
2006 IRC(Riverside, IL 5-1-1: CODE ADOPTED:)
...., the NFPA 101 life safety code, 2006 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and the international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, 2006 edition, including appendix P, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the village clerk, is hereby adopted as the fire prevention code of the village of Riverside, Illinois, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said international fire code, NFPA 101 life safety code, and international residential code are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Riverside ? Yes
Citation: § 4-1-1
Municipal Code
https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=610&chapter_id=41510#s1295293Comments:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground Snow Load |
Wind Speed (mph) |
Seismic Design Category |
Subject To Damage From |
Winter Design Temp |
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required |
Flood Hazards |
Air Freezing Index |
Mean Annual Temp |
Weathering |
Frost Line Depth |
Termite |
30 lbs/sq. ft. |
90 mph |
B |
Severe |
42 inches |
Moderate to heavy |
-4°F |
Yes |
Yes |
1700 |
50°F |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Rivera |
Joe |
Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer |
jrivera@riverside.il.us |
708/447-1241 ext. 236 |
|
Comments
AP101 Fire Sprinklers: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with section 903.1.3.1 of the fire code and the building code of the village of Riverside, Illinois the international building code.
Commercial Building Code
Riverside 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 amendments to the model code
here.
Auto Search - beta:
See Amlegal(Riverside, IL Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
Current IBC(Riverside, IL 4-1-13: ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT; INSPECTIONS:)
...d operation shall be in accordance with current provisions therefor in the Building Code (as set forth and adopted by reference in this Code) and such...
Existing Buildings
Riverside, IL has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-17-1.
Other Building Codes
Riverside, IL also adopted the following codes:
2006 International Electrical Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-4-1.
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-4-1.
Illinois State Plumbing Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-5-1.
2006 International Mechanical Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-6-1.
2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-11-1.
2006 International Energy Conservation Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-15-1.
2006 International Fuel Gas Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 4-16-1.
2006 International Fire Code. Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 5-1-1.
2006 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Riverside, IL Muni. Code § 5-1-1.