Construction rules and regulations
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, 2015 amendments
- International Residential Code, 2015 amendments
- International Fire Code, 2015 edition amendments
- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2015 edition
- National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition
- National Electrical Code amendments, 2008
- 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)