Adopted Building Codes

All building and fire safety permit applications submitted on or after August 1, 2019, will be reviewed for compliance with the new model codes, local amendments to these codes, as well as other existing Village and other applicable governmental regulations.

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 August 1, 2019)

International Code Council (ICC) Codes

• 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Winnetka Amendments (PDF). This also includes the following 4 additional appendices:
  • 2015 IRC Appendix F: Radon Control Methods (New!)
  • 2015 IRC Appendix J: Existing Buildings and Structures (New!)
  • 2015 IRC Appendix O: Automatic Vehicular Gates (New!)
  • 2015 IRC Appendix U: Solar Ready Provisions for Detached One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Multiple Single-Family Dwellings (Townhomes) (New!)
• 2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (SPSC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 International Building Code (IBC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 International Fire Code (IFC) Winnetka Amendments (PDF). This also including the following 4 additional appendices:
  • Appendix B: Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
  • Appendix C: Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
  • Appendix D: Fire Apparatus Access Roads
  • Appendix I: Fire Protection Systems - Noncompliant Conditions
• 2015 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)

State of Illinois Codes

• Illinois Energy Conservation Code (current edition - 2018) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• Illinois Plumbing Code (current edition) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• Illinois Accessibility Code (PDF) (current edition - 2018)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes

• 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) (NFPA Publication 70) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2015 Life Safety Code (NFPA Publication 101) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2016 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems (NFPA Publication 13)
• 2016 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies (NFPA Publication 13R)
• 2016 Standards for the Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes (NFPA Publication 13D)
• 2016 Standards for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (NFPA Publication 14) - Winnetka Amendments (PDF)
• 2016 National Fire Alarm and Signal Code (NFPA Publication 72)

Other

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Watershed Management Ordinance (PDF) (current edition)

Building and Construction Codes

• Winnetka Village Code, Title 15 - Buildings and Construction
• Chapter 15.24 - Sewer Code
• Chapter 15.28 - Tree Preservation and Protection
• Section 15.32.140 - Construction Hours
• Section 15.32.150 - Construction Site Management
• Chapter 15.36 - Certificates of Occupancy Required