Codes and Ordinances Affecting the Construction or Renovation of Structures

The 2021 ICC Code Series and the 2020 NEC went into effect beginning August 1, 2023. Any projects submitted for permitting after this date shall reflect the new codes.

The following codes have been adopted by the City of Urbana: 

Adopting Ordinance for 2021 Model Codes - Chapter 5 Urbana City Code

• Contains all relevant local changes to codes listed below.

Building Code Requirements - 2021 International Building Code

Existing Building Code Requirements - 2021 International Existing Building Code

Residential Code Requirements - 2021 International Residential Code

Electrical Code Requirements -  2020 National Electrical Code

Mechanical Code Requirements -  2021 International Mechanical Code

Fuel Gas Code Requirements - 2021 International Fuel Gas Code

Plumbing Code Requirements - 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code

Plumbing Code Requirements - 2021 International Plumbing Code

Fire Protection Requirements - 2021 International Fire Prevention Code

Property Maintenance Code Requirements - 2021 International Property Maintenance Code

Energy Code Requirements - 2018 Energy Conservation Code

• As adopted by the State of Illinois - Illinois Energy Conservation Code

Life Safety Code - 2015 NFPA 101

• As adopted by the State of Illinois - Life Safety Code

Accessibility Requirements -

• 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code

Carbon Monoxide Requirements

Fence Requirements - Chapter 7 Urbana City Code

Zoning and Site Requirements