Cook County, Illinois Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Cook County, 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.
• The code and contact information below only applies to unincorporated areas of Cook County. For construction information within city limits, see the specific city.
Cook County Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Structural Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Plumbing Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Mechanical Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Electrical Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
| Accessibility Code | Cook County Building Code | Building & Zoning Dept., (312) 603-0500 |
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 | Donald H. Wlodarski Director of Building & Zoning Phone: (312) 603-0500 Fax: (312) 603-9940 |
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Other Illinois Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Illinois:
