Adopted Building Codes

Effective January 1, 2026 - The Village of Winnetka will be reviewing permits under the 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code.

All building and fire safety permit applications submitted until November 3, 2024 will be reviewed for compliance with the below-listed model codes, local amendments to these codes, as well as other existing Village and other applicable governmental regulations.

All building and fire safety permit applications submitted on or after November 4, 2024 will be reviewed for compliance with newly-adopted model codes (PDF).

When reviewing model codes, it is important to cross reference the linked model codes with the Village’s local amendments for an accurate picture of the Village of Winnetka’s building codes.

Adopted Model Building Codes with Local Amendments (effective November 4, 2024)

International Code Council (ICC) Codes

2021 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Winnetka Amendments . This also includes the following 4 additional appendices:
1. 2021 IRC Appendix AA: Sizing of Capacities of Gas Piping (New)
2. 2021 IRC Appendix AB: Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped with Draft Hoods, Category Appliances, and Appliances Listed for Use with Type B Vents (New)
3. 2021 IRC Appendix AC: Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-vent Venting Systems Provisions – Detached Once- and Two-Dwellings and Townhouses (New)
4. 2021 IRC Appendix AF: Radon Control Methods (New!)
5. 2021 IRC Appendix AJ : Existing Buildings and Structures (New!)
6. 2021 IRC Appendix AO: Automatic Vehicular Gates (New!)
7. 2021 IRC Appendix AT [RE]: Solar Ready Provisions for Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Multiple Single-Family Dwellings (Townhomes) (New!)
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (SPSC) - Winnetka Amendments
2021 International Building Code (IBC) - Winnetka Amendments
2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - Winnetka Amendments
2021 International Fire Code (IFC) Winnetka Amendments (PDF). This also including the following 4 (four) additional appendices:
1. Appendix B: Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
2. Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
3. Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads
4. Appendix I: Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions
2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - Winnetka Amendments
2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) - Winnetka Amendments
2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - Winnetka Amendments

State of Illinois Codes

Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2024 or Current Edition)
Illinois Plumbing Code (2014 or Current Edition) - Winnetka Amendments
Illinois Accessibility Code (PDF) (Current Edition - 2018)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes

2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA Publication 70) - Winnetka Amendments
2024 Life Safety Code (NFPA Publication 101) - Winnetka Amendments
2022 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems (NFPA Publication 13)
2022 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies (NFPA Publication 13R)
2022 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (NFPA Publication 13D)
2023 Standards for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (NFPA Publication 14) - Winnetka Amendments
2022 National Fire Alarm and Signal Code (NFPA Publication 72)
2023 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (NFPA 855)

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Watershed Management Ordinance (PDF) (May 2024 or Current Edition)

Building and Construction Codes

Adopted Building Codes

Adopted Model Building Codes with Local Amendments (effective November 4, 2024)

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