Illinois Building Code, Permit and Licensing Information
What Illinois Building Code and Edition are Adopted?
- 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
- 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
- 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
- 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
- 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
- 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- 2015 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2009 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)
- 2009 International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC)
- 2003 International Zoning Code (IZC)
- 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 2018 IECC and 90.1-2016
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code 2021
The 2015 IECC applies to residential and commercial construction for which permits are issued statewide. The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted the 2015 IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, IECC, IEBC for Pre-K thru 12 public Education Facilities (other than vehicular), but do not apply to Chicago. IBC adopted by Dept. of Health for hospitals where local codes do not apply.
Applicability (statewide, local, limited): LIMITED
There is no State level plan review, enforcement, or inspection. Local municipalities and counties are free to adopt or not adopt codes. In jurisdictions that are not covered by codes, Illinois Public Act 96-0704 mandates the use of the 2006 or newer version of the IBC for commercial construction. In those municipalities that have adopted building codes, those adopted range from the 1990 BOCA Building Code to the 2015 IBC and IRC. The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted the 2015 IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IPMC and IEBC for public education Pre-K thru 12 Occupancies.
Illinois Building Code Agency:
Capital Development Board:
Lisa Mattingly, PE, Administrator
Professional Services
Lisa.Mattingly@Illinois.gov
William G. Stratton Building
401 S. Spring St.
Third Floor, Stratton Bldg
Springfield, IL 62706
State Owned Facilities:
According to the ICC, the 2018 IECC applies to residential and commercial construction for which permits are issued statewide. The Illinois State Board of Education has adopted the 2018 IECC, 2015 IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC, IPMC, IEBC for Pre-K thru 12 public Education Facilities (other than vehicular), but do not apply to Chicago. IBC adopted by Dept. of Health for hospitals where local codes do not apply.
| 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 |
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