Chicago Codes and Ordinances online
City of Chicago information on building codes, and related special permits and ordinances.
- Chicago Building Code Clarifications and InterpretationsCode clarifications for building height and area limits, fire detection systems, structural loads, plumbing, and more.
- Chicago Green and Solar PermitsInformation on Chicago's Green Permit Program, and Solar Permit Guidelines.
- Chicago Landmarks OrdinanceDownloadable PDF. Also links to documents about landmark designation.
- City of Chicago Municipal CodeThe Municipal Code is a published compilation of City laws and their revisions organized according to subject matter (arranged by title, chapter and section). The Municipal Code is updated periodically as new ordinances are adopted by the City Council.
Building Permits - City of Chicago
Daley Library has digitized microfilm for the City of Chicago Building Permits covering the years 1872 to 1954.
Building Codes ebooks
2019 Chicago Building CodesFree read-only version of the 2019 Chicago Building Code and several related ebooks on the ICC's Digital Codes Library site. All with 2020 updates.
Ebooks
Applying the Building Code: step-by-step guidance for design and building professionals by Publication Date: 2016Ebook
