BUILDING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Recommend the Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code Without New Amendments and Keep the Existing Amendments (Item 1 of 6)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Dudash, Chief Building Official
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Staff presented the major updates and proposed amendments to the 2024 International Mechanical Code and 2024 International Fuel Gas to the Building Review Board (BRB) at their April 16, 2025 meeting and the 2023 National Electrical Code, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and 2024 International Plumbing Code at the August 20, 2025 BRB meeting. There were no major questions or concerns by the board members or the public regarding these codes.
BACKGROUND:
This agenda item is also related to:
* Item 25-1324, 2024 International Fuel Gas Code
* Item 25-1325, 2024 International Mechanical Code
* Item 25-1326, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
* Item 25-1327, 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
* Item 25-1329, 2024 International Plumbing Code
Title 5 of the Naperville Municipal Code outlines the City's building regulations. Every six years or as required, the City adopts the then current applicable state, national and/or international building codes with or without local amendments.
Following the discussion at the August 20, 2025 BRB meeting, staff identified the six building codes included in this agenda item as being ready to submit to BRB for a recommendation to City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Significant Changes and Amendments
A complete matrix highlighting the significant changes identified for each code section is attached. Within the attached table, an analysis is included for each code change, including whether the change is more or less restrictive, as well as the potential impact on cost and safety.
Where reasonable and consistent with City policies, staff recommends the adoption of the I...
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