Updated : 09/12/2024

Overview

Sparta, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Sparta, IL, Muni. Code § 150.037 (adoption). Sparta, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Sparta, IL, Muni. Code § 150.035 (adoption). For Sparta, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential and commercial codes were located. For Sparta, Illinois, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located. 

Helpful resources for Sparta, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Sparta, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Sparta, 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.

Sparta 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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See Amlegal(Sparta, IL CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS)

...CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS Section General Provisions 150.001 Fire limits established 150.002 Limitations on construction and repairs within fire limits 150.003 Removal of structure for failure to obtain permit or failure to comply with law 150.004 Dangerous buildings to be abated as a nuisance 150.005 Occupancy inspection requirements; owner occupied and commercial properties 150.006 Occupancy inspection fees Landlord Supervision of Rental Properties 150.020 Definitions 150.021 Substantiated complaints; hearing; penalty 150.022 Bond forfeiture; extension 150.023 Hearing Officer; qualifications Adoption of Codes 150.035 Building Code adopted by reference 150.036 Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference 150.037 Residential Building Code adopted by reference 150.038 Mechanical Code adopted by reference 150.039 Energy Conservation Code adopted by reference Building Permits 150.050 Permit required for construction or alterations 150.051 Application; submission of plans 150.052 Estimated cost to be submitted with application; estimated fee; final adjustments 150.053 Fee; determination 150.054 Referral of the application and plans to Code Enforcement Officer and approval thereof 150.055 Review of permit denial by Council 150.056 Variance from approved plans; approval required; estimated fee to reflect modification of plans Construction Operations 150.070 Use of streets for storage of materials; permit required; application 150.071 Noise produced during night operations 150.072 Special permit from Council required for use or removal of sidewalks; cash deposit 150.073 Duty of care to persons and property; safety devices Moving Buildings 150.085 Permit required; application; action by the Council 150.086 Insurance required; amount; terms 150.087 Issuance of permit; daily fee 150.088 Warning signs; light and safety devices 150.089 Public utility wires Demolition of Buildings 150.100 Permit required; application 150.101 Completion of demolition by city 150.102 Compliance with provisions required Code Enforcement Officer 150.115 Office created; appointment 150.116 Compensation 150.117 Duties and authorities 150.118 Methods of enforcement 150.119 Violation of codes 150.120 Deputy Code Enforcement Officers 150.121 Code Enforcement Officer to serve under Commissioner of Public Health and Safety Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals 150.130 Establishment of Board; residency; term; Chairperson 150.131 Rules and regulations 150.132 Incorporation of provisions 150.133 Powers of the Board...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Sparta ? 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

Comments

Sparta, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Sparta, IL, Muni. Code § 150.037 (adoption). For Sparta, 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.

For Sparta, Illinois, no local adoption and no local amendments of an existing building code were located.

Commercial Building Code

Sparta 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 Amlegal(Sparta, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Sparta, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Sparta, IL, Muni. Code § 150.035 (adoption). For Sparta, Illinois, no local amendments of the commercial code were located.

Existing Buildings

Sparta, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.

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