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PROPOSED UPDATES TO THE DUPAGE COUNTY
BUILDING CODE FOR ADOPTION AND RE-CODIFICATION OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE
DUPAGE COUNTY CODE
(REQUEST TO WAIVE THE 1ST READING)
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WHEREAS it is necessary and desirable from time to time for the County to review its Building Code procedures and where necessary update the County Building Code to unsure that the County continues to stay current with its Building Code procedures and consistent with other jurisdictions throughout DuPage County; and
WHEREAS the proposed code updates herein will enable the County to keep pace with changes in the industry standards providing more clarity and aid in the ability to enforce our codes; and
WHEREAS the County Building Code is updated periodically. The County shall continue to amend its code to stay current with these industry updates; and
WHEARAS the County seeks to continually review and update its Building Code to stay current with such items as State of Illinois mandates, changes in the building industry, strengthening the code language for plan submittal requirements, etc., and
WHEREAS the County Board Development Committee on October 6, 2023, considered the recommendations of staff and recommends approval of the proposed update and amendments to the DuPage County Building Code for adoption and re-codification of Chapter 8 of the DuPage County Code attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit #1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the proposed updates and amendments to the DuPage County Building Code for adoption and re-codification of Chapter 8 of the DuPage County Code attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit #1 is granted;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor; DuPage County Treasurer; DuPage County States Attorney Office; DuPage County Public Works Department, and DuPage County Building & Zoning Department.
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Enacted and approved this 13th day of October, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK