Springfield, Illinois Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Springfield, Illinois.
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Springfield Illinois Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | IBC 2006 | |
| Structural Code | IBC 2006 | |
| Plumbing Code | Illinois State Plumbing Code Current Edition; Springfield Plumbing Ord., Ch. 171 | 217-524-0791 |
| Mechanical Code | IMC 2006 | |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | |
| Fire/Life Safety Code | NFPA 2000 101 Life Safety Code | |
| Accessibility Code | Illinois Accessibility Code Current Edition | State of Illinois Capital Development Board |
| Elevator Code | ASME A17.1 (current edition); Springfield Elevator Ordinance, Ch. 174 | 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 | Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 789-2171 Fax: (217) 789-2048 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Inspector Phone: (217) 789-2171 Fax: (217) 789-2048 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Inspector Phone: (217) 789-2171 Fax: (217) 789-2048 |
| Electrical | Electrical Inspector Phone: (217) 789-2171 Fax: (217) 789-2048 |
| Civil | Tim Sheehan City Engineer Phone: (217) 789-2260 |
| Accessibility | Plan Reviewer Phone: (217) 789-2171 Fax: (217) 789-2048 |
| Historic Preservation | Jan Johnson Historic Preservation Officer Phone: (217) 789-2401 |
| Zoning | Joe Gooden Zoning Administrator Phone: (217) 789-2171 |
| Planning | Norm Simms City Planner Phone: (217) 789-2490 |
| City Attorney | Jenifer Johnson Corporation Counsel Phone: (217) 789-2393 |
| Public Works | Mike Norris Director Phone: (217) 789-2255 |
| Fire Marshal | Kevin Switzer Assistant Division Chief Phone: (217) 789-2170 |
| Parks/Recreation | Paul Waffel Director Phone: (217) 789-2284 |
| Aviation | Bob O'Brien Springfield Airport Authority Phone: (217) 788-1060 |
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Other Illinois Municipalities
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