Chicago’s Updated Building Code

06.19.2019

Over the next 14 months, the City of Chicago will implement Phase 2 of its building code modernization. New code books will be available by December 1, 2019, from the International Code Council (ICC).

For a list of resources to read and watch, click here: Modernizing Chicago's Construction Codes – Chicago Dept. of Buildings. Sign up to receive important announcements from the Chicago Department of Buildings, including a monthly newsletter.

Using the New Chicago Building Code – presentation by WJE

AIA Chicago is planning to offer workshops on the modernized code in early 2020.