Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Shorewood, IL has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Shorewood, IL Muni. Codes § 8-1-1 (adoptions), § 8-1-32 (IRC amendments) and § 8-1-31 (IBC amendments). 

Helpful resources for Shorewood, Illinois include the following.

• 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.

Shorewood 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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See sterling(Shorewood, IL Municipal Code)

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2018 IRC(Shorewood, IL 8-1-1: ADOPTION OF CODES:)

...These codes are adopted together with the additions, insertions, deletions, and changes prescribed in this chapter for governing and regulating the conditions and standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Codes on file in the Office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Shorewood, Illinois and filed with the Capital Development Board are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in this chapter: International Building Code (IBC) - 2018 edition International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC) - 2018 edition International Plumbing Code (IPC) - 2018 edition (chapter 11 Storm Drainage and section 403.3.2 only) International Mechanical Code (IMC) - 2018 edition International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - 2018 edition International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - 2018 edition International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - 2018 edition International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - 2018 edition National Electrical Code (NEC) - 2017 edition - NFPA 70 State of Illinois Plumbing Code - 2014 edition - title 77 part 890 Illinois Energy Conservation Code - current edition - title 71 part 600 Illinois Accessibility Code - 2018 edition - title 71 part 400 Illinois Radon Resistant Construction Act - 2013 edition - 420 Illinois Compiled Statutes 52/ Illinois Elevator Safety Act - 2007 edition - title 41 part 1000 Illinois Smoke Detector Act - 1987 edition - 425 Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act - 2007 edition - 425 Illinois Compiled Statutes 135 (Ord. 19-1925, 1-22-2019, eff. 2-1-2019)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Shorewood ? Yes
Citation: § 8-1-2
Municipal Code https://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/getBookData.php?pending_id=30166
Comments:

Table R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND SNOW LOAD	WIND DESIGN				SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf
	Speedd (mph)	Topographic effectsk	Special Wind Regionl	Wind-borne debris zonem
30psf	115 90	No	No	No	A

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM			WINTER DESIGN TEMPe	ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh	FLOOD HAZARDSg	AIR FREEZING INDEXi	MEAN ANNUAL TEMP
Weatheringa	Frost line depthb	Termitec
Severe	42”	Moderate/Heavy	-4?F	YES	FIRM	2000	47.8?F

 

Government Officials

Comments

Shorewood, IL has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices C and L. 

R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete in its entirety. Refer to R302.13 Fire protection of floors.

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. Delete in its entirety. R313.1.1 Design and installation. Delete in its entirety.

R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler system. Delete in its entirety. R313.2.1 Design and installation. Delete in its entirety.

Commercial Building Code

Shorewood 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 the adoption without amendment to the model code here.

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2015 IBC(Shorewood, IL 8-1-1: ADOPTION OF CODES:)

...8-1-1: ADOPTION OF CodeS:International Building Codes/2018 in accordance with 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3-2, a municipality may adopt by r...

Existing Buildings

Shorewood, IL has adopted the  2018 IEBC. Shorewood, IL Muni. Code § 8-1-1. Go to § 8-1-37 for amendments.

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