BUILDING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Provide feedback on significant changes identified through the 2024 Building Code Update
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Dudash, Chief Building Official
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Building Review Board
BACKGROUND:
The following codes establish minimum construction requirements of structures promoting the health, safety and welfare of the people, in addition to establishing minimum requirements of energy conservation and accessibility. The current adopted codes include the following:
* 2018 International Building Code
* 2018 International Residential Code
* 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
* 2018 International Fire Code
* 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
* 2018 International Mechanical Code
* 2018 International Plumbing Code
* 2018 International Existing Building Code
* 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
* 2017 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
* 2006 International Code Council Electrical Administrative Provisions
* 2018 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) *
* Illinois Energy Conservation Code, Current Edition*
* National Fire Code (NFPA), Current Edition
* Illinois State Plumbing Code, Current Edition*
* Illinois Accessibility Code, Current Edition*
* Local Amendments per Naperville Municipal Code
*Mandated codes
Building codes are ever evolving to keep pace with new technology, materials and trends in the building industry, it is recommended to review and adopt the latest codes on a regular basis to ensure continued quality and safe construction. It should be noted that some codes are mandatory and cannot be amended, unless amendments are stricter than the mandated code. The mandatory codes have been identified with an asterisk (*) above. Since December 2024, committees have been reviewing the new code provisions to identify and discuss signifi...
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