Updated : 09/06/2024
Overview
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption). Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption). For Sherman, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential or commercial code were located. For Sherman, Illinois, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Helpful resources for Sherman, 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.
Sherman 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.
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2006 IRC(Sherman, IL 9-1-1: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS1:)
...Each building permit shall be required to provide satisfactory documentation and evidence of compliance with the following codes, and the following codes are hereby adopted: 2006 International building code; 2006 International residential code - one- and two- family buildings; 2005 National electric code; 2000 Life Safety Code, NFPA 101; 2006 International Property Maintenance Code; Illinois Plumbing Code; and Illinois Accessibility Code....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Sherman ? 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
| Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
| Stratton |
M. |
Deputy Clerk/Zoning Enforcement Officer |
mstratton@shermanil.org |
217/496-2621 |
|
Comments
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption). For Sherman, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential code were located.
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.
For Sherman, Illinois, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.
Commercial Building Code
Sherman 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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See sterling(Sherman, IL 9-1-1: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:)
...ances and regulations of the village shall be complied with that relate to building codes, land subdivisions and use ordinances, zoning ordinances and...
Comments
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption). For Sherman, Illinois, no local amendments of the commercial code were located.
Existing Buildings
Sherman, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2005 National Electric Code (NFPA 70). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption).
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2000 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption).
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption).
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption).
Sherman, Illinois, adopted the Illinois Accessibility Code. Sherman, IL, Muni. Code § 9-1-1 (adoption).
