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The City of Oak Forest has adopted the following codes in order to ensure minimum life safety standards in the built environment - click the links below to access the codes:
International Building Code, 2018 edition
International Residential Code, 2018 edition
International Mechanical Code, 2018
International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
International Fire Code, 2018
International Energy Conservation Code, 2018
Chicago Electrical Code, 2018
Illinois Plumbing Code, current edition
with local amendments
Illinois Accessibility Code, current edition
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Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Supplement
Demolition Guide
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Garage Wall Section Supplement
Detached Garage Electrical Requirements Supplement
Driveway, Apron, and Sidewalk Guide
Residential Driveway Specification Supplement
Fence Guide
Roofing Guide
Residential Roofing Requirements Supplement
Sewer Clean-Out Guide
Sewer Clean-Out Example Supplement
Storage Shed Guide
Swimming Pool/ Hot Tub/ Spa Guide
Swimming Pool Electrical Supplement
Hot Tub or Spa Electrical Supplement
Storable Pool Electrical Supplement
Basement Finish Guide
Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening Supplement
Masonry Mailbox Guide
Mailbox Installation & Maintenance Supplement
Lawn Irrigation Guide
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