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Kane County, IL.

Chicagoland. Most municipalities have adopted IRC Aurora, Elgin, Geneva, St. Charles.

Indexed
Adopted edition

Local adoption (no statewide residential code)

Local amendments override state floor.

Design wind speed

90 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

5A

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office

Kane County County Building Department

Local conditions
  • Ground snow load: 25-30 psf
  • Frost depth: 42-48".

Common amendments + overlays

What's specific to this county.

  • §01 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.

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