Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Sycamore, IL adopts the following codes:
- The International Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-2 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-9 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).
Helpful resources for Sycamore, 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.
Sycamore adopted the 2015 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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2015 IRC(Sycamore, IL 9-4-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS:)
...9-4-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS: The following sections of the International Residential Code for One-and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition are hereby amended as follows: In all chapters and sections, where "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction" is written, insert "City of Sycamore."...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Sycamore ? Yes
Citation: Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3.
Municipal Code
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sycamoreil/latest/sycamore_il/0-0-0-16372#JD_9-4-3Comments:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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Wind Design
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Subject To Damage From
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Ground Snow Load
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Speedd (mph)
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Topograp hic Effects
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Special Wind Region
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Windborn e Debris Zone
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Seismic Design Category
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Climate Zone
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Weathering
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Frost Line Depth
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Termite
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Winter Design Temp
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Ice Barrier Inderlay ment Required
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Flood Hazards
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Air Freezing Index
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Mean Annual Temp
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30 psf
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115
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No
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No
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No
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A
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5a
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Severe
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42"
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Moderate /heavy
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-4°f
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Yes
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Firm
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2000
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47.8°
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Government Officials
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Phone |
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Sauter |
John |
Director of Building & Engineering |
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815/895-4434 |
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Comments
Sycamore, IL adopts the International Residential Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-3 (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.
There is no mention of the adoption of Appendix J of the 2015 IRC.
Sycamore, IL adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).
Commercial Building Code
Sycamore adopted the 2015 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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Comments
Sycamore, IL adopts the International Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-2 (adoption and amendments).
Existing Buildings
Sycamore, IL adopts the following codes:
- The International Existing Building Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-9 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-10 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Sycamore, IL also adopts the following codes:
- The International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-4 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Plumbing Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-5 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Mechanical Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-6 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-7 (adoption and amendments).
- The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2015 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-8 (adoption and amendments).
- The National Electrical Code, 2014 edition. Sycamore, IL Muni. Code § 9-4-11 (adoption and amendments).