Rockford, Illinois Building Codes
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Rockford Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | 2003 IBC | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Structural Code | 2003 IBC | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Plumbing Code | Illinois Plumbing Code 2004 | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2003 | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2003; 2003 IEC | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2003 IFC; NFPS 101, 2000 | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Accessibility Code | Illinois Accessibility Code 1997 | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and online |
| Elevator Code | ASME A 17.1 1999 | Permit Center, (815) 987-5550 and 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 | Gene Werbicki Senior Building Inspector Phone: (815) 987-5550 Fax: (815) 967-4243 |
| Plumbing | Ned Friel Senior Mechanical Inspector Phone: (815) 987-5791 Fax: (815) 967-4243 |
| Mechanical | Ned Friel Senior Mechanical Inspector Phone: (815) 987-5791 Fax: (815) 967-4243 |
| Electrical | Michael Bonavia Senior Electrical Inspector Phone: (815) 987-5749 Fax: (815) 967-4243 |
| Accessibility | Kevin Ciabatti Deputy Director - Plan Review Phone: (815) 987-5518 Fax: (815) 967-4243 |
| Historic Preservation | Community Development - Historic Preservation Phone: (815) 987-5600 Fax: (815) 967-6933 |
| Zoning | Community Development - Zoning Phone: (815) 987-5585 Fax: (815) 967-6933 |
| Planning | Reid Montgomery Director of Community Development Phone: (815) 987-5600 Fax: (815) 967-6933 |
| City Attorney | Patrick W. Hayes Legal Director Phone: (815) 987-5540 Fax: (815) 967-6949 |
| Public Works | Tim Hanson Acting Director, Public Works Phone: (815) 987-5570 Fax: (815) 967-6942 |
| Fire Marshal | Frank J. Schmitt Chief of Fire Prevention Phone: (815) 987-5658 Fax: (815) 987-5737 |
| Parks/Recreation | Rockford Park District Phone: (815) 987-8800 Fax: (815) 987-8877 |
| Aviation | Greater Rockford Airport Authority Phone: (815) 965-8639 Fax: (815) 965-7205 |
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