Elgin, Illinois Building Codes

Building Codes References

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Code TypeCode ModelAmendment Contact
Building/Dwelling CodeIBC 2003Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920
Structural CodeIBC 2003Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920
Plumbing CodeIllinois State Plumbing Code 2004Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 and State of Illinois Plumbing Program, (217) 524-0791
Mechanical CodeIMC 2003Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920
Electrical CodeNEC 2002Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920
Accessibility CodeState of Illinois Accessibility Code 1997Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920 and IL Capital Development Board, 217-557-7500
Elevator CodeANSI A17.1 2000Codes Administration,
(847) 931-5920

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
StructuralPlans Examiner
Phone: (847) 931-5920
PlumbingPlans Examiner
Phone: (847) 931-5920
MechanicalPlans Examiner
Phone: (847) 931-5920
ElectricalPlans Examiner
Phone: (847) 931-5920
AccessibilityPlans Examiner
Phone: (847) 931-5920
Fire MarshalFire Prevention Bureau
Phone: (847) 931-6190
ZoningDept. of Code Administration
Phone: (847) 931-5920
Fax: (847) 931-6790
PlanningDept. of Code Administration
Phone: (847) 931-5920
Fax: (847) 931-6790
Public WorksPublic Works
Phone: (847) 931-5955
Fax: (847) 931-5965