Construction rules and regulations
Beginning January 1, 2025, the City of Effingham has adopted new building and fire safety codes.
Construction projects in Effingham need to meet local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Codes and ordinances
- Zoning ordinance
- Setbacks, height, and area requirements
- Floodplain ordinance
- International Building Code, 2024 with amendments
- International Residential Code, 2024 with amendments
- International Fire Code, 2024 with amendments
- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2015 edition
- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition
- National Electrical Code, 2023 with amendments
- Site Plan requirements
- Sign regulations
- Solar energy systems
For PDF versions, see the documents section below.
State laws
- Illinois accessibility code
- Illinois state plumbing code
- Illinois radon law (for nuclear safety)