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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Chicago, Illinois.

This information is obtained directly to the source -- the city, county and state building departments that issue these codes. If you find an error, please send an e-mail with the updated information to RCDWebmaster@ReedBusiness.com.

• JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, (800) 892-0123, allows single-number notification of all utilities for excavation.
• A comprehensive directory of building codes and officials for many Illinois cities can be purchased from Interstate Publishing. Information on the Chicago Building Code can also be obtained by logging on to the American Legal Publishing Corporation Web site.

Chicago Illinois Building Codes

Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeChicago Building CodeOnline
Structural CodeChicago Building CodeOnline
Plumbing CodeChicago Plumbing CodeOnline
Mechanical CodeChicago Mechanical CodeOnline
Electrical CodeChicago Electrical CodeOnline
Fire/Life Safety CodeChicago Building Code/NFPAOnline

Illinois Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
Jurisdictional AreaContact
StructuralRafael Hernandez
Dept. of Construction and Permits, Commissioner
Phone: (312) 744-7670
Fax: (312) 744-0682
PlumbingFrank Bathauer
Chief Plumbing Inspector
Phone: (312) 746-8048
Fax: (312) 746-8272
MechanicalThomas Domain
Acting Chief Inspector
Phone: (312) 746-8460
Fax: (312) 746-8272
ElectricalDan Allen
Chief Electrical Inspector
Phone: (312) 746-8553
Fax: (312) 746-8266
AccessibilityDepartment of Buildings
Phone: (312) 744-3400
Historic PreservationDepartment of Planning & Development
Phone: (312) 744-4190
ZoningPatricia Scudiero
Zoning Commissioner
Phone: (312) 744-5777
Fax: (312) 744-3508
PlanningLori T. Healy
Planning Commissioner
Phone: (312) 744-9476
Fax: (312) 744-2271
EnvironmentalDept. of Environment
Phone: (312) 744-7606
Fax: (312) 744-6451
City AttorneyCorporate Council, Law Department
Phone: (312) 744-6900
Fire MarshalGreg DuPlaga
Fire Prevention Engineer
Phone: (312) 744-1875
Fax: (312) 744-1876
Parks/RecreationChicago Park District
Phone: (312) 742-7529
AviationDepartment of Aviation
Phone: (800) 832-6352

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