Chicago, Illinois Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Chicago, Illinois.
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• 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.
• 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 Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Chicago Building Code | Online |
| Structural Code | Chicago Building Code | Online |
| Plumbing Code | Chicago Plumbing Code | Online |
| Mechanical Code | Chicago Mechanical Code | Online |
| Electrical Code | Chicago Electrical Code | Online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Chicago Building Code/NFPA | Online |
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 Area | Contact |
| Structural | Rafael Hernandez Dept. of Construction and Permits, Commissioner Phone: (312) 744-7670 Fax: (312) 744-0682 |
| Plumbing | Frank Bathauer Chief Plumbing Inspector Phone: (312) 746-8048 Fax: (312) 746-8272 |
| Mechanical | Thomas Domain Acting Chief Inspector Phone: (312) 746-8460 Fax: (312) 746-8272 |
| Electrical | Dan Allen Chief Electrical Inspector Phone: (312) 746-8553 Fax: (312) 746-8266 |
| Accessibility | Department of Buildings Phone: (312) 744-3400 |
| Historic Preservation | Department of Planning & Development Phone: (312) 744-4190 |
| Zoning | Patricia Scudiero Zoning Commissioner Phone: (312) 744-5777 Fax: (312) 744-3508 |
| Planning | Lori T. Healy Planning Commissioner Phone: (312) 744-9476 Fax: (312) 744-2271 |
| Environmental | Dept. of Environment Phone: (312) 744-7606 Fax: (312) 744-6451 |
| City Attorney | Corporate Council, Law Department Phone: (312) 744-6900 |
| Fire Marshal | Greg DuPlaga Fire Prevention Engineer Phone: (312) 744-1875 Fax: (312) 744-1876 |
| Parks/Recreation | Chicago Park District Phone: (312) 742-7529 |
| Aviation | Department of Aviation Phone: (800) 832-6352 |
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Other Illinois Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Illinois:
