Building Department Design and Construction Codes

Village of Palos Park
8999 West 123rd Street, Palos Park, Illinois 60464
Main: 708-671-3700
Email: General Information

VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK CONSTRUCTION CODES

Section		Sub-Section	Edition	Chapters
Subdivision				1240-1248
Zoning				1260-1286
Street Areas				1020-1030
Utilities				1040-1052
Building
		Administration		1440 - 1446
		Contractor Registration		804
		International Building Code	2006	1420
		International Energy Conservation Code	2012	1421
		International Residential Code	2006	1422
		Illinois Plumbing Code	2004	1424
		National Electric Code	2011	1426
		International Mechanical Code	2006	1428
		Uniform Fire Code (NFPA #1)	2006	1610
		Life Safety Code (NFPA #101)	2006	1610
		Illinois Accessibility Code		(state mandated)
		Illinois Elevator Code		(state mandated)
		Construction Conduct		1460.01
		Trees		1460.02
		Commercial Landscaping		1461
		Flood areas		1462
		Fences		1464
		Grading and Drainage		1466
		Erosion Control		1468
		Stormwater Runoff		1470
		Moving Buildings		1472
		Numbering Buildings		1474
		Outdoor Lighting		1476
		Signs		1480
		Pools		1482
		Concrete		1484
		Storage Containers		1486
Historic Preservation				1490-1499
Animals				608
Nuisances				652
Weeds				692

DESIGN STANDARDS
Source: International Residential Code (BOCA) - 2006 - Chapter 3 - Section R301
ASPECT	RATING
frost depth	42 inches
ground snow load	25 pounds
basic wind speed	90 miles per hour
seismic category	B
weathering for concrete	severe
winter temperature	0 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit
termite infestation	moderate to heavy probability
ice barrier underlayment	required

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