Steger, Illinois Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

***Note: The city's website states that they conform to the 2006 ICC codes. The city's online municipal code does not reflect the adoption of these codes; however, the information online may not be up-to-date. For the most up-to-date information, PLRB recommends contacting the department directly or submitting a request to the PLRB building code department and we can verify building codes for you.***

Steger, IL has adopted the 1995 CABO Code (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and the 1996 BOCA National Building Code with amendments. Steger, IL Muni. Codes § 18-26 (CABO adoption and amendments) and § 18-27 (BOCA adoption and amendments). 

Helpful resources for Steger, 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.

Steger adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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1995 CABO(Steger, IL Sec. 18-26. - Adoption of One and Two Family Dwelling Code.)

...the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 edition, as published by the nationally recognized model code groups, is hereby adopted as the one- and two-family dwelling code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the CABO One and...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Steger ? Undetermined
Comments:

able 301.2a, complete the table as follows:

Roof Snow Load (lbs. per square foot) Wind Pressure 3 (lbs. per square foot) Seismic Condition By Zone Subject To Damage From 1 
Weathering
Subject To Damage From 1 
Frost Line Depth
Subject to Damage From 2 
Termites
Subject to Damage from 2 
Decay
Winter Design 4 Temp. For Heated Facilities Radon Resistant Construction Required 5
30 25 1 Severe 42" Yes Yes 0° F No
Government Officials
Last Name First Name Title E-mail Phone Note
Biris Romulus Code Enforcement Officer 708/754-3395

Commercial Building Code

Steger adopted a code that is yet to be identified .Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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1996 IBC(Steger, IL Sec. 18-27. - Adoption of building code.)

...National Building Code, 1996 edition, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is hereby adopted as the building code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of the BOCA National Building Code, 1990...

Existing Buildings

Steger, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the National Building Code would apply.

Other Building Codes

Steger, IL also adopted the following codes:

1996 International Mechanical Code. Steger, IL Muni. Code § 18-251.

1993 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Steger, IL Muni. Code § 18-111.

2005 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Steger, IL Muni. Code § 18-56.

2006 International Property Maintenance Code. Steger, IL Muni. Code § 18-231.

1996 BOCA National Fire Prevention Code Steger IL Muni. Code § 34-66.