The building code standards of Illinois enable businesses and contractors to fulfill their safety obligations as well as legal requirements. Construction projects can start promptly when permit approvals occur at greater speed. The required licenses for electrical plumbing and fire safety come without any problems to builders. Business setup along with renovations becomes straightforward because of detailed guidelines.
Illinois Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
What Illinois Building Code and Edition are Adopted?
- 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- There is no statewide adoption of the NEC. The state adopted the 2008NEC statewide effective July 1, 2011 for non-building code jurisdictions. The following local jurisdictions have adopted the 2008 NEC: Bloomington, Danville, Decatur, Glenn Ellyn, Mattoon, Normal, Rock Island, State of Illinois Capital Development, Washington.
- State Energy Code 2021 IECC with amendments
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2024
Illinois Building Code Agency:
Capital Development Board:
Lisa Mattingly, PE, Administrator
Professional Services
[email protected]
William G. Stratton Building
401 S. Spring St.
Third Floor, Stratton Bldg
Springfield, IL 62706
State Owned Facilities:
| State Website | https://www.illinois.gov/ |
| State Licensing | Specialty contractor licensing may be required but general contractor licensing is not required by the State of Illinois. Local jurisdictions may also require licensing. |
| Fire Marshal | https://sfm.illinois.gov/ |
| State Environmental Permit | https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/Pages/default.aspx |
Additional Building Codes by State
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