Elgin, Illinois Building Codes
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Elgin Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2003 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
| Structural Code | IBC 2003 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
| Plumbing Code | Illinois State Plumbing Code 2004 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 and State of Illinois Plumbing Program, (217) 524-0791 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2002 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | IFC 2003 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
| Accessibility Code | State of Illinois Accessibility Code 1997 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 and IL Capital Development Board, 217-557-7500 |
| Elevator Code | ANSI A17.1 2000 | Codes Administration, (847) 931-5920 |
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 | Plans Examiner Phone: (847) 931-5920 |
| Plumbing | Plans Examiner Phone: (847) 931-5920 |
| Mechanical | Plans Examiner Phone: (847) 931-5920 |
| Electrical | Plans Examiner Phone: (847) 931-5920 |
| Accessibility | Plans Examiner Phone: (847) 931-5920 |
| Zoning | Dept. of Code Administration Phone: (847) 931-5920 Fax: (847) 931-6790 |
| Planning | Dept. of Code Administration Phone: (847) 931-5920 Fax: (847) 931-6790 |
| Public Works | Public Works Phone: (847) 931-5955 Fax: (847) 931-5965 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Prevention Bureau Phone: (847) 931-6190 |
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