Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Washington, IL has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC and IBC. Washington, IL Muni. Codes § 160.003 (adoptions) and § 160.005 (amendments).
Helpful resources for Washington, 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.
Washington adopted the 2012 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: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Washington ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Becky Holmes, Building & Zoning Supervisor of Washington, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 4/18/19.)
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Oliphant |
Jon |
Director of Planning & Development |
joliphant@ci.washington.il.us |
309/444-1135 |
|
Comments
Washington, IL has adopted the 2012 IRC including appendices G and H.
Amend Section 313.2 One- and two-family dwelling automatic fire systems to read as follows:
Section R313.2. One- and two-family dwelling fire systems. An automatic residential fire-sprinkler system shall not be required to be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. If one is installed, however, it shall comply with the relevant code sections of the International Residential Code.
Commercial Building Code
Washington adopted the 2012 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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Existing Buildings
Washington, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Washington, IL also adopted the following codes:
2012 International Mechanical Code. Washington, IL Muni. Code § 160.003.
Illinois State Plumbing Code. Washington, IL Muni. Code § 160.003.
National Electrical Code. Washington, IL Muni. Code § 160.003.
2006 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). Washington, IL Muni. Code § 160.003.