Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

Wadsworth, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Wadsworth, IL Muni. Codes § 8-1-3 (IRC adoption), § 8-1-3-1 (IRC amendments), § 8-1-2 (IBC adoption) and § 8-1-2-1 (IBC amendments). 

Helpful resources for Wadsworth, Illinois include the following.

• 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.

Wadsworth 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.

You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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See sterling(Wadsworth, IL Municipal Code)

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2006 IRC(Wadsworth, IL 8-1-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED:)

...8-1-3: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED: The 2006 edition of the international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings is hereby adopted by reference excluding any penalty provisions contained therein as and for the residential code for one- and two-family dwellings of the village....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: no

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Wadsworth ? Yes
Citation: § 8-1-3-1
Municipal Code https://sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=539&chapter_id=31795#s856753
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria.

Ground snow load: 30
Wind speed: 90
Seismic design category: A
Subject to damage from weathering: Severe
Subject to damage from frost line depth: 42"
Subject to damage from termite: Moderate to heavy
Winter design temp: -4°F
Ice barrier underlayment required: Yes
Air freezing index: 1687
Mean annual temp: 47.6° F
Flood hazards: A-January 12, 1981

Government Officials

Commercial Building Code

Wadsworth 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.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2006 IBC(Wadsworth, IL 8-1-2: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:)

...8-1-2: INTERNATIONAL Building Code ADOPTED:The 2006 edition of the International Building Code is hereby adopted by reference excluding any penalt...

Existing Buildings

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

3410.2 Applicability. Structures existing prior to 10/1/2007, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of sections 3403 through 3407. The provisions in sections 3410.2.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in groups A, B, E, F, M, R, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in group H or I. Wadsworth, IL Muni. Code § 8-1-2-1 (IBC amendments).

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