Des Plaines, Illinois Building Codes
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Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Des Plaines, Illinois.
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Des Plaines Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Structural Code | IBC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Plumbing Code | IPC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Electrical Code | IEC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Energy Code | IECC 2000 with amendments | online |
| Other Codes | Fuel Gas: IFGC 2000 with amendments 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 | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Plumbing | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Mechanical | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Electrical | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Accessibility | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Zoning | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| Planning | Community Development Phone: (847) 391-5370 |
| City Attorney | David Wiltse City Attorney Phone: (847) 391-5303 |
| Public Works | Public Works Dept. Phone: (847) 391-5464 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Dept. |
| Parks/Recreation | John P. Hecker Executive Director Phone: (847) 391-5700 |
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Other Illinois Municipalities
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