Updated : 08/30/2024

Overview

Salem, Illinois, adopted the current code of the International Building Code (IBC). Salem, IL, Muni. Code § 6-26 (adoption). Salem, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Salem, IL, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption). For Salem, Illinois, no local adoption and no local amendments of a residential Code were located. For Salem, Illinois, no local amendments of the commercial or existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Salem, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Salem, IL Website
  • Salem, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Salem, IL Buildings and 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.

Salem adopted no code locally that we know of after conducting researchYou can find a copy of the code here.

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1988 IRC(Salem, IL Sec. 23-4. - Definitions.)

...Affixed to a permanent, full-perimeter foundation, as defined in Chapter 3, Figure R-303 of the 1986 Edition, with 1987 and 1988 amendments of the One and Two Family Dwelling Code. b. Approved and certified by the department of public...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Salem ? 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

We were unable to locate any formal adoption of a residential code by Salem, IL. We reached out to the department and received no response regarding this matter. Some jurisdictions adopt the IRC by way of reference in the administrative chapters of the IBC. This could be the case for Salem, IL.

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception:

Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.

2006 IBC § 101.2 (scope).

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.

Salem, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Salem, IL, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption).  For Salem, Illinois, no local amendments of the existing building code were located. 

Commercial Building Code

Salem 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.

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2006 IBC(Salem, IL Sec. 6-61. - Adopted.)

...The International Existing Building Code, 2006 edition, published by the International Code Council, three (3) copies of which shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk, is hereby adopted by reference as the existing structures code of the city, the same as if set out at length in this Code. (Ord. No...

Comments

Salem, Illinois, adopted the current code of the International Building Code (IBC). Salem, IL, Muni. Code § 6-26 (adoption). For Salem, Illinois, no local amendments of the commercial code were located. 

Existing Buildings

Salem, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Salem, IL, Muni. Code § 6-61 (adoption).  For Salem, Illinois, no local amendments of the existing building code were located. 

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