Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
St. Jacob, IL has adopted the 2003 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2003 IRC and IBC. St. Jacob, IL Muni. Codes § 6-1-2 (adoptions), § 6-1-8 (IRC amendments) and § 6-1-6 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for St. Jacob, 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.
St. Jacob adopted the 2003 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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Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for St. Jacob ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, James Craney, Zoning Administrator for St. Jacob, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 3/19/19.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Craney |
James |
Zoning Administrator |
info@stjacobil.us |
618/644-5666 |
|
Commercial Building Code
St. Jacob adopted You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.
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Existing Buildings
St. Jacob, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
St. Jacob, IL also adopted the following codes:
2003 International Property Maintenance Code. St.Jacob, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-9.
2003 International Fire Code. St. Jacob, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-10.
2003 International Fuel Gas Code. St. Jacob, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-11.
2003 International Mechanical Code. St. Jacob, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-12.
2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). St. Jacob, IL Muni. Code § 6-1-2.