Building Codes Assistance Project

After the passage of legislation in August, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) is required to adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The legislation removed local home rule jurisdiction over energy codes and now includes new residential and commercial buildings under the purview of the state code (currently, residential buildings are not subject to comply with any state code).

The CDB intends to move the proposed codes through the Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council (IECAC), the CDB, and the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Review (JCAR) to adopt them by January 9. The next public meeting of the IECAC (which makes recommendations to the CDB)is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00pm Central Time in Springfield.

More Information: BCAP Illinois HB 3987 Code News | CDB Slideshow on HB 3987 | IL Rulemaking Process