Campus Construction Codes

Public Act 096-0704 states that all new commercial construction after July 1, 2011, must comply with the 2006 or later editions of the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and the 2008 or later edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). This Act also requires that newly constructed commercial buildings must pass an inspection conducted by an inspector meeting the qualifications established by CDB. The current edition of any nationally recognized safety standard (e.g., NFPA, ANSI, ASTM) referenced in these codes shall be used. Note that Public Act 096-0704 does not negate any other statutorily authorized code or regulation administered by state agencies. This includes, but is not limited to, the Illinois Plumbing Code (2014 Edition), the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act (2017 Edition), the Illinois Accessibility Code (2018 Edition), the Illinois Energy Conservation Code (2021 Edition), and administrative rules adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. As part of CSU’s 2024 code updates, the university will transition to the 2024 editions of the International Building Code (excluding Chapter 11, with accessibility compliance under the Illinois Accessibility Code – 2018), International Existing Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and International Fire Code. Additionally, the NFPA Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and NFPA 45 will no longer be referenced, as these standards are now incorporated into the IBC 2024 and IFC 2024. Please contact Administrative Services with any questions regarding this Act and CSU’s updated construction codes.

General Codes and Standards List

International Building Code (IBC) – 2024 Edition (excluding Chapter 11; compliance with Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC) – 2018 Edition).

International Existing Building Code (IEBC) – 2024

International Fire Code (IFC) – 2024 Edition

International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) – 2024

National Electrical Code NFPA 70 – NEC Current Edition

Illinois Elevator Safety and Regulation Act- ASME A17.1 2019

Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 Edition

Illinois Environmental Barriers Act (IEBA) 2017 Edition

Illinois Accessibility Code 2018 – IAC

Green Building Act (20 ILCS 3130/1)

IL ECC 2021 Edition

Office of the State Fire Marshal Administrative Rules

City of Chicago Building code sections – Connections to City of Chicago utilities

CSU Building Standards [link to new Building Standards page]

Health Care-Specific List

NFPA 101 – 2012 Life Safety Code including all reference codes and standards; see chapter 2.

NFPA 99 – 2012 Edition Health Care Facilities

NFPA 72 – 2010 Edition Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 25 – 2011 Automatic Sprinkler & Fire Pumps

NFPA 10 – 2010 Edition Fire Extinguisher Code

NFPA 110 – 2019 Emergency and Standby Power Systems

Regulatory Requirements (Mandated by Agencies, Not Building Codes)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Administrative Code – 77 Admin Code 250

CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs) – 2023

The Joint Commission (TJC) Standards – Current Edition

ASHRAE 170 – 2021 Ventilation for Healthcare Facilities

ASHRAE 62.1 – 2022 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines – 2022

BUILDING STANDARDS

New URL: https://www.csu.edu/facilities/building_standards

Page Title: Building Standards

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