Building Codes
The City of Elgin’s current codes
- Building (commercial) - 2015 International Building Code
- Building (residential) - 2015 International Residential Code
- Building - 2015 International Existing Building Code
- Electrical - 2014 National Electrical Code
- Plumbing - 2014 State of Illinois Plumbing Code
- Mechanical - 2015 International Mechanical Code
- Fire - 2015 International Fire Code
- Elevators - 2000 ASME A17.1
- Accessibility - 2018 State of Illinois Accessibility Code
- Life Safety - 2012 [NFPA 101]
- Energy (residential) - 2018 State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code
- Energy (commercial and industrial) - 2018 State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code
Amendments
The City of Elgin has adopted local amendments to the following codes:
For additional information on these amendments, call Community Development at (847) 931-5920.
Property Maintenance Code
The city follows the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code as amended.