Updated : 09/04/2024

Overview

Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendix E, with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.11.010 (adoption) and § 15.11.020 (amendments). Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including appendix I, with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption) and § 15.04.020 (amendments). Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.05.010 (adoption) and § 15.05.020 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Savoy, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Savoy, Illinois Website
  • Savoy, Illinois Municipal Code
  • Savoy, Illinois Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Savoy 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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2018 IRC(Savoy, IL 15.11.010 - Adoption of Residential Code.)

...for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor a residential code known as the "International Residential Code 2018 Edition" as published by the International Code Council. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said residential code on file in the office of the village clerk of the village...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Savoy ? Yes
Citation: Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.11.020 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/IL/Savoy/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.11RECO_15.11.020ADINCH
Comments:

Table R301.2(1). Insert the following:

“Ground Snow Load: 20

Wind Design:

Speed (MPH): 90

Topographic Effects: NO

Special Wind Region: NO

Windborne Debris Zone: NO

Seismic Design Category: B

Subject to Damage From:

Weathering: Server

Frost Line Depth: 36″

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp: -10 F

Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: YES

Flood Hazards: N/A

Air Freezing Index: 1500

Mean Annual Temp: 50 F”

Government Officials

Comments

Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendix E, with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.11.010 (adoption) and § 15.11.020 (amendments).

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.

No adoption of appendix J of the IRC was located.

Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.05.010 (adoption) and § 15.05.020 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Savoy 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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See Muni. Code(Savoy, IL 14.04.050 - General requirements.)

...construction of safety guards as identified in the appropriate sections of the adopted IBC codes and must be approved by the village building and zoning department. Permanent safety guards will be constructed in accordance with the appropriate section(s) of the adopted IBC codes. 2....

Comments

Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), including appendix I, with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.04.010 (adoption) and § 15.04.020 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Savoy, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Savoy, IL, Muni. Code § 15.05.010 (adoption) and § 15.05.020 (amendments).

 

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