Wheaton council adopts update to building and electrical codes, effective March 1

The Wheaton City Council voted unanimously Feb. 3 to update the city's building codes to the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) codes and to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code, with local amendments to remain in place.

City Attorney Didier told the council the updates had been discussed at prior meetings and at a December planning session and that the city had received few comments since publishing the updates. "Currently, the city has in effect the 2018 ICC codes and the 2017 National Electric Code. The proposal tonight is to update to the 2024 ICC codes and the 2023 National Electric Code. In updating these codes, the city will still implement local amendments to fit the city's needs and demands," Didier said.

The council moved and seconded the ordinance and then approved it by roll call vote. The ordinance packet notes an effective date of March 1. No public speakers addressed the item during the council discussion.

By updating to the 2024 ICC codes and 2023 NEC, the city replaces its prior 2018 and 2017 editions, respectively; the transcript indicates the council intends to retain local amendments tailored to Wheaton. The council did not specify ordinance numbers or list the local amendments in the verbal meeting record.

Votes at a glance: The motion to adopt the updated codes passed on a unanimous roll call. Council members voting yes included Mayor Seese; Councilmen Clousing, Weller, Barbier, and Brown; and Councilwomen Robbins and Ray Parker.

The ordinance takes effect March 1; the transcript does not list a public implementation plan beyond that date or enumerate the local amendments included in the update.