Building Code Legislation - Illinois

UTILITIES-ACES ACT Creates the Affordable and Clean Energy Standards (ACES) Act. Provides the findings of the General Assembly. Provides that electric utilities shall utilize cost-effective energy efficiency and load management investment in their energy resource portfolios according to specified guidelines. Provides that the Capital Development Board shall adopt the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, without amendment, as the statewide residential building code for new home construction and significant additions or remodels of existing homes. Includes a severability clause. Preempts home rule. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 20/13 Replaces everything after the [...]

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FIRE PROTECTION-ORDINANCES Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that a fire protection district may enforce building code ordinances in unincorporated areas of a county, but only with the express approval of the county board. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 70 ILCS 705/25Adds reference to: 55 ILCS 5/5-6008 new65 ILCS 5/11-39-4 new

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ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS Amends the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Act. Changes the name to the Energy Efficient Building Act. Provides a definition of "building". Applies the Act to all buildings (now, all commercial buildings). Provides that any unit of local government that has adopted the efficiency standards of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, with the 2001 supplement, on or before January 1, 2007, may continue to regulate energy efficient building standards under that Code. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Provides that the Energy Efficient Building Code shall apply to any new building or structure in the State (instead of any building or structure). Provides that the Code applies only to the portions of an existing commercial structure that are being added, altered, renovated, or repaired (instead of the same portions of any structure). Provides that additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing residential [...]

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EDUCATION-TECH Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a school building code. House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.12Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.46 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Encourages school boards to develop and pursue projects that meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Safe Routes to School Construction Program under the Department of Transportation Law [...]

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SAFE HOUSING-BUILDING STANDRDS Creates the Safe Housing Act. Provides that every permanent dwelling unit in the State must be constructed in accordance with the building code or codes adopted by the municipality or county in which the unit is located. Provides that if a permanent dwelling unit is not located in a municipality or county that has adopted a building code, it must at least have a foundation that meets certain standards. Requires that a permanent dwelling unit be inspected by the municipality or county in which it is located to determine compliance with the applicable standards. Provides that a person who permits a permanent dwelling unit to be occupied without meeting the requirements of the Act is subject to a civil penalty. Provides that the Act applies to every permanent dwelling unit in the State with respect to which construction is begun on or after the effective date of the Act, except that the Act does not apply to any permanent dwelling unit located in Chicago.[...]

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CDB-LOCAL GOVT-BUILDING CODE Amends the Open Meetings Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 120/1.01Adds reference to: 20 ILCS 3105/10.09-1 new815 ILCS 670/10815 [...]

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SAFE HOUSING-BUILDING STANDRDS Creates the Safe Housing Act. Provides that every permanent dwelling unit in the State must be constructed in accordance with the building code or codes adopted by the municipality or county in which the unit is located. Provides that if a permanent dwelling unit is not located in a municipality or county that has adopted a building code, it must at least have a foundation that meets certain standards. Requires that a permanent dwelling unit be inspected by the municipality or county in which it is located to determine compliance with the applicable standards. Provides that a person who permits a permanent dwelling unit to be occupied without meeting the requirements of the Act is subject to a civil penalty. Provides that the Act applies to every permanent dwelling unit in the State with respect to which construction is begun on or after the effective date of the Act, except that the Act does not apply to any permanent dwelling unit located in Chicago.[...]

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CONDO-DISTRESSED PROPERTY Amends the Condominium Property Act. Provides procedures for addressing distressed condominium property that is a danger, blight, or nuisance to the surrounding community or the public and that is substantially unoccupied, without utilities, or in a serious negative condition. Provides a definition of "distressed condominium property". Provides that a municipality may file a petition in the circuit court and that if the court finds that a property is a distressed condominium property, the court may appoint a receiver to manage the property. Provides also that if a court finds that the property is not viable as a condominium, the court may deem that the entire property is owned in common by the unit owners and may authorize the receiver to sell the entire property without the consent of the unit owners. Provides that if the receiver sells the property pursuant to court authorization, the sale proceeds shall be paid to unit owners according to their respective [...]

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IEMA-RADON CONTROL RULES Amends the Radon Industry Licensing Act. Requires the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Pollution Control Board, to adopt rules for radon control for all new residential buildings. Requires that these rules incorporate the radon control methods set forth in the International Residential Code. Effective immediately. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 420 ILCS 44/20Adds reference to: New Act Deletes [...]

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EDUCATION-TECH Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning a school building code. House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.12Adds reference to: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.46 new Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the School Code. Encourages school boards to develop and pursue projects that meet the eligibility criteria specified by the Safe Routes to School Construction Program under the Department of Transportation Law [...]

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