Updated : 10/07/2024

Overview

Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, J, O, U, with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.030 (amendments). Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.020 (amendments). Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.100 (amendments).

Helpful resources for Winnetka, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Winnetka, IL Website
  • Winnetka, IL Village Ordinances
  • Winnetka, IL Buildings and Construction
• 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.

Winnetka adopted the 2015 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(Winnetka, IL Chapter 15.08 MODEL CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE)

...Chapter 15.08 MODEL CODES ADOPTED BY REFERENCE Sections: 15.08.010 Adoption of Model Codes by Reference 15.08.020 Amendments to the International Building Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.030 Amendments to the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2015 Edition 15.08.040 Amendments to the International Mechanical Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.050 Amendments to the International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.060 Amendments to the Illinois Plumbing Code 15.08.070 Amendments to the National Electric Code, 2014 Edition 15.08.080 Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.090 Amendments to Illinois Energy Conservation Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.100 Amendments to the International Existing Building Code, 2015 Edition 15.08.110 Adoption of International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 15.08.120 Amendments to the State of Illinois Accessibility Code, 2018 or current edition. 15.08.130 Amendments to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Countywide Watershed Management Ordinance, October 2013....

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Winnetka ? Yes
Citation: Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.030 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/winnetka/latest/winnetka_il/0-0-0-23570
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Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Insert under each category:

         Ground snow load                30 lbs./sq. ft.

         Wind Speed                   90 miles per hour

         Wind Design Topographical effects      0

         Special Wind Region            N/A

         Wind-borne debris zone            N/A

         Seismic Design Category             B

         Weathering                   Severe

         Frost Line Depth                42 below grade

         Termite                   Moderate to heavy

         Winter Design Temperature for Heating Facilities    68 degrees Fahrenheit to -10 degrees Fahrenheit w/50% humidity

         Ice Barrier Underlayment Required       Yes

         Flood Hazards                N/A

         Air Freezing Index                1500

         Mean Annual Temperature          50 degrees Fahrenheit

Government Officials

Comments

Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, J, O, U, with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.030 (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.

Please refer to appendix J of the adopted 2015 IRC. 

Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.100 (amendments).

Commercial Building Code

Winnetka adopted the 2015 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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See Amlegal(Winnetka, IL Municipal Code)

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Comments

Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.020 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Winnetka, Illinois, adopted the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Winnetka, IL, Muni. Code § 15.08.010 (adoption) and § 15.08.100 (amendments).

Other Building Codes