Section 600.110  Adoption and Modification of the Code

a)         The purpose of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code is to implement Section 10.09-5 of the Capital Development Board Act [20 ILCS 3105/10.09-5], which requires CDB to adopt rules implementing a statewide Energy Code.  Additionally, Section 15 of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Act [20 ILCS 3125/15] requires CDB to officially adopt, as a minimum requirement, the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, excluding any published supplements, to apply that Code to all commercial structures in Illinois, and to assist local code officials with enforcing the requirements of the Code. 

b)       This Code as described in Subpart B (State facilities) is effective July 26, 2004.  This Code as described in Subpart C (privately-funded commercial facilities) is effective April 8, 2007.

c)         Application of the Code

1)         State Facilities.  The Code as described in Subpart B of this Part applies to all State facilities for which money has been appropriated or authorized by the General Assembly.

2)         Privately Funded Commercial Facilities.  The Code as described in Subpart C of this Part applies to any commercial building or structure in this State for which a building permit application is received by a municipality or county.  In the case of any addition, alteration, renovation or repair to any existing commercial structure, the Code applies only to the portions of that structure that are being added, altered, renovated or repaired. [20 ILCS 3125/20] 

d)        This Code, together with the standards incorporated by reference in this Part, has the force of a building code and is administrative law applicable in the State of Illinois.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 14422, effective October 9, 2007)