City of Wheaton, IL

Wheaton's New Building Codes Effective March 1


The Wheaton City Council recently approved the transition of the City’s building codes from the 2018 International Code Council (ICC) model code and 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) to the 2024 ICC model code and 2023 NEC. The new codes will be in effect starting March 1, 2025.

To ensure safe and modern construction standards of homes and other buildings in our community, the City of Wheaton follows these nationally recognized building codes, which are periodically updated. After reviewing the latest versions, the City’s Building Department recommended their adoption with some local amendments.

Key Benefits of Updating to the Current Editions Include:
  • Providing modern construction standards that incorporate advancements in construction practices, building materials, industry technologies and green building design,
  • Improving insurance ratings with the Insurance Services Organization, and
  • Meeting requirements to be eligible for state and federal grants.
The 2024 ICC codes can be viewed on the ICC website. There are some minor changes to the text of these codes, and these Proposed Ordinance Changes are available for review on the City's website.
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