Residential Building Codes

The Village of Frankfort is committed to quality construction and stringent enforcement of all code related requirements.
The following codes are used by the Village:

2000 International Building Code
2000 International Residential Code
2000 International Residential Code - One & Two Family Dwellings
2004 Illinois State Plumbing Codes
2000 International Mechanical Code
2000 International Modern Energy Code
2000 International Fire Code
2000 International Property Maintenance Code
1999 National Electrical Code
2000 Fuel Gas Code

The following elevator standards apply to both residential and commercial projects:

ASCE Standard 21-05 Automated People Mover Standards - Part I
ASCE Standard 21-98 Automated People Mover Standards - Part II
ASCE Standard 21-00 Automated People Mover Standards - Part III
ANSI Standard A10.4-2007 Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction & Demolition Sites
ASME Standard A17.3-2005 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
ASME Standard A18.1-2005 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
ASME Standard QEI-1-2007 Standard for the Qualification of Elevator Inspectors
ASME Standard A17.2-2007 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks
ASME Standard A17.1-2007 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

Amendments to the Building Codes listed below, as well as other building forms, permits and licenses, are available for download in the Document Library.