Building Codes

Index of Codes

The following is an index of codes used by the Village of Rantoul Inspections Department. You will need to contact the Building Inspection Department at (217) 893-1661 ext. 6826 to obtain any and all permits required as well as to schedule any and all inspections.

To see the various ICC building codes adopted by the Village of Rantoul, go to Chapter 10 - Buildings and Building Regulations of the Village of Rantoul Codes.

Building Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code
Plan review and building permits are required and can be obtained at: Building Inspection Department, Village of Rantoul, 333 S. Tanner St., Rantoul, IL 61866.

All types of permits are required. Contractors bond is not required. Blue prints are required for commercial and residential and a licensed Architect Seal is required for commercial building.

Electrical Code

For Commercial, use the ICC 2006 Edition of the International Electrical Code with reference to NFPA 70 (NEC 2005 Edition) with local modifications. Local license, registration fee, contractors bond, permits and fees are required. Reciprocal license from another municipality is acceptable.

Plumbing Code

Current State Plumbing Code, with no local modifications. Plumbers license is required. Permits and fees are required. Permit is required for sewer & storm tap. Backflow program is in effect. Person responsible for the Backflow program: Greg Hazel. Certificate should be mailed to Greg Hazel, 333 S. Tanner St., Rantoul, IL 61866. Type of backflow program used: Containment and Isolation for sewer only. A Reduced Pressure with By-Pass (RPDA) preventer is required on the fire protection system. All permits are to be obtained from the Inspection Department.

Mechanical (A/C - Heating - Ventilation) Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the ICC International Mechanical Code. Contractors bond and local license are required.

Fuel Gas Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code

Fire Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code

Energy Code

ICC 2012 Edition of the International Energy Code and as of January 1, 2010 is now State of Illinois law.

Wildland, Urban Interface Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Wildland - Urban Interface Code

Property Maintenance Code

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code

Roofs

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Building Code. 2 roofs allowed before tear-off. Permits and fees are required. A State of Illinois roofing license is also required.

Sprinkler Fitters Requirements

ICC 2006 Edition of the International Building Code. NFPA 13 and 13R is required. Certification for installation is required. Permits and fees are required.

Fire Alarm Systems

Pre-engineered fire suppression system, plan review and installation permit fee is required. Certificate of installation or inspection is required. Engineering fire suppression system, installation permit is required. Fees are required. Certificate of installation or annual inspection is required. Functional test witnessed by the fire department is required. Fire alarm system installation permit is required. Fees are required. Certificate of installation or inspection is required.

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The Village of Rantoul is a member of both the ICC and NFP.