Updated : 09/25/2024

Overview

Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.11 (amendments). Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.04 (amendments). Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.13 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Wauconda, 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.

Wauconda adopted the 2018 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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2018 IRC(Wauconda, IL Sec. 150.03. - Codes adopted.)

...through 1-3-6 inclusive. (h) 2018 International Residential Code (IRC ® ) (i)...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Wauconda ? Yes
Citation: Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.11 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/il/wauconda/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH150BURE_BUCO_S150.11AMRECO
Comments:

Table: 301.2(1) the following information shall be inserted in the Table:

Ground Snow Load	25
Wind Speed	115
Topographic Effects	Yes
Seismic Condition	A
Subject to Damage from Weathering	Severe
Frost Line Depth	42″
Termite	Moderate to Heavy
Winter Design Temperature	(-)4 degrees
Ice Barrier Underlayment	Yes
Flood Hazard	See Local Flood Ordinance
Air Freezing Index	2000
Mean Annual Temperature	50 degrees

 

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Comments

Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.11 (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.

Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.13 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Wauconda adopted the 2018 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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2018 IBC(Wauconda, IL Sec. 150.04. - Amendments to Building Code.)

...The following provisions shall further apply and shall supersede any and all references listed within the adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC) - 2018 Edition. Additions, Insertions and Changes: (a)...

Comments

Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.04 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Wauconda, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wauconda, IL, Muni. Code § 150.03 (adoption) and $150.13 (amendments).

 

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