Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Skokie, IL has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Skokie, IL Muni. Codes § 22-61 (IRC adoption), § 22-63 (IRC amendments), § 22-31 (IBC adoption) and § 22-33 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Skokie, 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.
Skokie adopted the 2012 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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2021 IRC(Skokie, IL Sec. 22-61. - International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings with Appendix R adopted.)
...Pursuant to authority granted by 65 ILCS 5/1-3-2, the Village hereby adopts by reference
the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition,
and regulations thereto and Appendix R, as published by the International Code Council,
Inc. as the single-family building code, excepting those provisions that are modified...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Skokie ? Yes
Citation: § 22-63
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/il/skokie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTIIISIMIBUCO_S22-63AMINRECOOMIDW2012EDComments:
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Insert under each category:
Ground snow load ….. 30
Wind Speed ….. 90
Seismic Design Category ….. A
Weathering ….. Severe
Frost Line Depth ….. 42 inches
Termite ….. Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temperature for Heating Facility ….. 68°F to -10°F w/50% humidity
Ice Barrier Underlayment Required ….. Yes
Flood Hazards ….. Nov. 6, 2000
Air Freezing Index ….. 2000
Mean Annual Temperature ….. 50°F
Government Officials
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Comments
Skokie, IL has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendix R.
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Delete in its entirety.
Commercial Building Code
Skokie adopted the 2012 IBC, locally . Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
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here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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2021 IBC(Skokie, IL Sec. 22-31. - International Building Code adopted.)
...Pursuant to authority granted by 65 ILCS 5/1-3-2, the Village hereby adopts by reference
the International Building Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code
Council, Inc., as the building code, excepting those provisions that are modified
or deleted as provided in this article.
(Code 1979, § 24...
Existing Buildings
Skokie, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Skokie, IL also adopted the following codes:
2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-91.
2012 International Mechanical Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-121.
2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-151.
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-181.
2012 International Fuel Gas Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-621.
Illinois Energy Conservation Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 22-651.
2012 International Fire Code. Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 50-31.
2012 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Skokie, IL Muni. Code § 50-31.