Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Woodridge, IL has adopted the 2012 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2012 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Woodridge, IL Muni. Codes § 8-1C-1 (IRC adoption and amendments), § 8-1D-1 (IBC adoption) and § 8-1D-2 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Woodridge, 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.
Woodridge 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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2012 IRC(Woodridge, IL 8-1C-1: SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING HOUSING CODE:)
...ted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain Code known as the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2012, as...
2012 IRC(Woodridge, IL 8-1M-1: CODE ADOPTED:)
...Code Adopted: There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain Code known as appendix G of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2012, as prepared and published by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes hereinafter set forth, one (1) copy of which has been for a period of more than thirty (30) days prior to the effective date hereof and now is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk....
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Woodridge ? Yes
Comments:
While no formal online code was located regarding ice barriers, Kimberly Porter, Director of Community Development of Woodridge, IL confirmed they are required. (Per email 4/3/19.)
TABLE 301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Roof Snow
Load
(Pounds Per
Square Foot) |
Wind
Pressure
(Pounds Per
Square Foot) |
Seismic
Condition
By Zone |
Subject To
Damage From |
Subject To
Damage From |
Winter
Design
Temperature
For Heating
Facilities |
Radon-Resistant
Construction
Required |
Weathering |
Frost
Line
Depth |
Termite |
Decay |
30 |
90 |
1 |
Severe |
42 |
Moderate to heavy |
Slight to moderate |
-2 |
2 |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Porter |
Kimberly |
Director of Community Development |
kporter@vil.woodridge.il.us |
630/719-4766 |
|
Comments
Section R313.2 One- And Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Systems. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new section R313.2:
Sation. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new section R401.1:
Section R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings.
Section R401.2 Requirements. Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new section R401.2:
Section R401.2 Requirements. The foundation and its structural elements shall be capable of supporting all superimposed live, dead and other loads according to section R301 and all lateral loads in accordance with the provisions of this code. Fills, which support footings and foundations, shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with accepted engineering practice. Engineering fill shall be compacted to ninety five percent (95%) modified density.
Section R402.1 Wood Foundations. Delete in its entirety.
Commercial Building Code
Woodridge 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.
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here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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See Amlegal(Woodridge, IL Municipal Code)
...Adoption not found...
See sterling(Woodridge, IL BUILDING CODE)
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Existing Buildings
Woodridge, IL did not adopt the IEBC, therefore Chapter 34 of the IBC would apply.
Other Building Codes
Woodridge, IL also adopted the following codes:
2011 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Woodridge, IL Muni. Code § 8-1E-1.
2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code. Woodridge, IL Muni. Code § 8-1F-1.
2012 International Mechanical Code. Woodridge, IL Muni. Code § 8-1G-1.
2012 International Fire Code. Woodridge, IL Muni. Code § 8-1I-1.
2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Woodridge, IL Muni. Code § 8-1J-1.