Updated : 10/04/2024

Overview

Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). For Wilmington, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential, commercial, and existing building codes were located. 

Helpful resources for Wilmington, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Wilmington, IL Website
  • Wilmington, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Wilmington, IL Building Code
• 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.

Wilmington adopted the 2021 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.

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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 ? Undetermined
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Government Officials

Comments

Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). For Wilmington, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential building code were located. 

 

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.

Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). For Wilmington, Illinois, no local amendments of the existing building code were located. 

Commercial Building Code

Wilmington adopted the 2021 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.

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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...

Comments

Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). For Wilmington, Illinois, no local amendments of the commercial building code were located. 

Existing Buildings

Wilmington, Illinois, adopted the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Wilmington, IL, Muni. Code § 154.01 (adoption). For Wilmington, Illinois, no local amendments of the existing building code were located. 

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