Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Wilmington, IL has adopted the 2006 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2006 IRC and IBC. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 157.01 (adoptions and amendments).
Helpful resources for Wilmington, 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.
Wilmington 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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2021 IRC(Wilmington, IL 154.01 - Adoption of building code.)
...Electrical Code, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021
International Fire Code, 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, 2021 International Mechanical
Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance
Code, 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, Illinois Energy Conservation
Code (current), Illinois Plumbing...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: no
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Wilmington ? Yes
Citation: § 157.01
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/il/wilmington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH157BUCO_157.01ADBUCOComments:
While no formal online code for table 301.2 regarding ice barriers, was located, Rick Smith, from the Building Department of Wilmington, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 3/30/19.)
R905.2.7.1; R905.4.3.1; R905.6.3.1; R905.8.3.1—Ice Barrier—is required in valleys and connection to structure, walls, or other type areas. And at edge of roof as a starter installed width wise.
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Smith |
Rick |
Building Department |
rsmith@wilmington-il.com |
815/476-2175 Ext. 233 |
|
Comments
Wilmington, IL has adopted the 2006 IRC including appendix E.
Commercial Building Code
Wilmington 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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Current IBC(Wilmington, IL 154.01 - Adoption of building code.)
...Building Code. There is adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing rules
and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment,
use and occupancy, and location and maintenance of buildings and structures, including
permits and penalties, the International Building Code, current edition as amended...
Existing Buildings
Wilmington, IL has adopted the 2006 IEBC. Wilmington, Il. Muni. Code § 157.01 (adoption and amendments).
Other Building Codes
Wilmington, IL also adopted the following codes:
Current Illinois State Plumbing Code. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 153.05.
Current National Electrical Code. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 154.03.
2006 International Fire Code. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 157.01.
2006 International Fuel Gas Code. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 157.01.
2006 International Mechanical Code. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 157.01.
Current Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings. Wilmington, IL Muni. Code § 157.01.