Illinois Building Codes

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School construction in Illinois is regulated by the Capital Development Board, School Construction Program. For information call (217) 782-8708.

A comprehensive directory of building codes and officials for many Illinois cities can be purchased from Interstate Publishing.

Code Type	Code Model	Amendment Contact

Building/Dwelling Code	None	N/A

Structural Code	None	N/A

Plumbing Code	Illinois Plumbing Code	Div. of Bldg. Codes & Regulations, (217) 524-0791
	Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings

Mechanical Code	None	N/A

Electrical Code	None	N/A

Fire/Life Safety Code	NFPA 101, 2000 edition	Office of the State Fire Marshal, Division of Fire Prevention, (217) 785-4714
	Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except 1 and 2 family dwellings and public schools

Accessibility Code	ADAAG (Illinois Accessibility Code)	Online
	Applies as a mandatory minimum to all buildings except residential

Elevator Code	None	N/A

Gas Code	None	N/A

Boiler Code	ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code 2006 edition	Div. Of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety, State Fire Marshal, (217 ) 782-2696 and online

Jurisdictional Area	Contact

Accessibility	Doug Gamble Accessibility Specialist, Capital Development Boar Phone: (217) 828-8530 Fax: (217) 244-4208

Energy	Dave Kramer Bureau of Energy, Department of Commerce Phone: (217) 852-2765

Fire Marshal	Office of the State Fire Marshal Phone: (217) 850-0969 Fax: (217) 821-1062

Boiler Inspector	David Douin Superintendent Boiler & Pressure Vessel Safety Div Phone: (217) 822-2696