The Building and Inspection Services, a division of Community Development, is responsible for administering building codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Joliet - to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.  This Division reviews proposed plans, issues building permits, performs construction inspections, code enforcement, maintains records and provides trade licensing.

New Energy Code Coming to Illinois January 1, 2024

In accordance with the Energy Efficient Building Act, the Capital Development Board (CDB) is required to review and adopt the most current version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) within one year of its publication date. The Code will then become effective in Illinois within 6 months following its adoption by the CDB. The CDB, in conjunction with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council, initiates the cycle for the Illinois Energy Conservation Code to be updated every three years.

At its November 7 meeting, JCAR approved the new rules to update the Illinois Energy Conservation Code from the 2018 IECC with amendments to the 2021 IECC with amendments. On November 14, the Capital Development Board set the effective date for the changes as January 1, 2024. Any projects applying for permit on or after January 1, 2024 will need to comply with the new code.

The 2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code can be accessed here:

Illinois Amendments

ePlans (Electronic Plan Review): 

The City of Joliet has implemented electronic plan review via ProjectDox as a tool in our permitting process, allowing developers, contractors, and residents to submit plans.  Once an application is received, the applicant will be notified by email to upload their drawings and documents to the portal for City of Joliet staff review.  At anytime, the applicant can log into ProjectDox to see status in real time.