Decatur, Illinois Building Codes
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Decatur Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 - City Code Chapter 67 | Construction Inspections Div; (217) 424-2787 and online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 - City Code Chapter 67 | Construction Inspections Div; (217) 424-2787 and online |
| Plumbing Code | Illinois State Plumbing Code 2004 - City Code Chapter 70.1 | State code: State of Illinois Plumbing Program, (217) 524-0791; Local amendments: Building Inspection, (217) 424-2787; online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 - City Code Chapter 68 | Construction Inspections Div; (217) 424-2787 andonline |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 - City Code Chapter 69 | Construction Inspections Div; (217) 424-2787 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2006 - City Code Chapter 44 | Construction Inspections Div; (217) 424-2787 and online |
| Accessibility Code | State of Illinois Accessibility Code 1997 | Online |
| Energy Code | 2006 IECC |
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 | John Amyer Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 424-2787 Fax: (217) 424-2728 |
| Plumbing | John Amyer Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 424-2787 Fax: (217) 424-2728 |
| Mechanical | John Amyer Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 424-2787 Fax: (217) 424-2728 |
| Electrical | John Amyer Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 424-2787 Fax: (217) 424-2728 |
| Accessibility | John Amyer Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 424-2787 Fax: (217) 424-2728 |
| Historic Preservation | Kathy Miller Phone: (217) 424-2786 |
| Zoning | Susan Stickle Senior Planner Phone: (217) 424-2786 |
| Planning | Susan Stickle Senior Planner Phone: (217) 424-2786 |
| Fire Marshal | A. Lyle Meador III Fire Marshal Phone: (217) 424-2811 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks Dept. Phone: (217) 422-5911 |
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