Updated : 09/09/2024

Overview

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices E, F, G, H, J, K, M, O, and R, with amendments. Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-11 (adoption and amendments). Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and N, with amendments. Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-2 (adoption and amendments). Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including appendices B, C, D, with amendments.  Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-3 (adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Sleepy Hollow, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Sleepy Hollow, IL Website
  • Sleepy Hollow, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Sleepy Hollow, IL 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.

Sleepy Hollow adopted the 2021 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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See sterling(Sleepy Hollow, IL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

2021 IRC(Sleepy Hollow, IL CHAPTER 1 CODES)

...TITLE 7 BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1 CODES SECTION: 7-1-1 : Codes On File 7-1-2 : Adoption Of The International Building Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-3 : Adoption Of The International Existing Building Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-4 : Adoption Of The International Fire Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-5 : Adoption Of The National Electric Code, 2020 Edition 7-1-6 : Adoption Of The International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-7 : Adoption Of The International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-8: Adoption Of The International Swimming Pool And Spa Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-9: The Illinois State Plumbing Code And Adoption Of The International Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-10: Illinois State Energy Conservation Code, Current Edition 7-1-11: Adoption Of The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-12: Adoption Of The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition 7-1-13: Building Permits 7-1-14: Consultant And Professional Fees 7-1-15: Penalty...

2021 IRC(Sleepy Hollow, IL Sec. 7-1-11. - Adoption of the International Residential Code, 2021 edition.)

...A. The International Residential Code™, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters E, F, G, H, J, K, M, O, and R, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow for regulating and governing the design, construction...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sleepy Hollow ? Yes
Citation: Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-11 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/IL/Sleepy%20Hollow/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT7BURE_CH1CO_S7-1-11ADINRECO2021ED
Comments:

13. Table R301.2 Insert the following data into table:

For Ground Snow Load: 30

For Wind Design:

Speed (mph): 107

Topographic effects: No

Windborne debris zone: No

For Seismic Design Category: B

For Subject to Damage From:

Weathering: Severe

Frost Line Depth: 42 inches

Termite: Moderate to Heavy

For Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes

For Flood Hazards:

1. 2009
2. Date of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM: August 3, 2009, for Kane County or as revised to the latest published edition.
3. Panel Numbers for Kane County: 17089C0155H, 17089C0156H, and 17089C0158H

For Air Freezing Index: 2000

For Mean Annual Temperature: 45° F

Government Officials

Comments

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices E, F, G, H, J, K, M, O, and R, with amendments. Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-11 (adoption and 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. 

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including appendices B, C, D, with amendments. Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-3 (adoption and amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Sleepy Hollow adopted the 2021 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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2021 IBC(Sleepy Hollow, IL Sec. 7-1-2. - Adoption of the International Building Code, 2021 edition.)

...A. The International Building Code™, 2021 edition, including Appendix Chapters C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and N, published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Kane County, Illinois, for the control of building and structures...

See Amlegal(Sleepy Hollow, IL Municipal Code)

...Adoption not found...

See sterling(Sleepy Hollow, IL 7-1A-3: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE:)

...7-1A-3: INTERNATIONAL building code:A. Adoption: The village shall, and hereby does, adopt as the regulations governing the conditions and mainten...

Comments

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and N, with amendments. Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-2 (adoption and amendments).                                                                                                           

Existing Buildings

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including appendices B, C, D, with amendments.  Sleepy Hollow, IL, Muni. Code § 7-1-3 (adoption and amendments). 

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