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Sangamon County, IL Building Safety: Plumbing Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Adopted code
Illinois Plumbing Code, Part 890
Administering official
County building official
State authority
225 ILCS 320/37
Fee
$0.08/sq ft, min $100

Summary

Sangamon County enforces the Illinois Plumbing Code as its adopted plumbing code, and its building official administers plumbing permits, inspections and fees under state law.

City-specific rules exist: Springfield has its own plumbing permits rules that differ from Sangamon County's county-level regulations. If you live in Springfield, check the city-specific page instead.

The building official shall also provide for the administration and enforcement of the Illinois Plumbing Code by requiring permits, inspection and fees all as provided in 225 ILCS 320/37, and provide for the inspections and administration required to enforce the Illinois Accessibility Code.

(Res. 10 § 1(part), December 11, 2007: Res. 21 § 9, August 14, 2001; Res. 12 § 1(part), May 8, 2001).

HISTORY Amended by Res. Res 11-1 on 11/9/2021

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Full Breakdown

Sangamon County adopts the Illinois Plumbing Code, Part 890 Illinois Administrative Code, in place of the International Plumbing Code, per Section 15.05.070 and the substitution in Section 15.05.080(c). Section 15.05.170 directs the county building official to administer and enforce that code by requiring permits, inspections and fees as provided in 225 ILCS 320/37. Plumbing permit fees run $0.08 per square foot, minimum $100, under the Section 15.05.200 fee schedule. The rule governs unincorporated Sangamon County; Springfield and the county's incorporated municipalities administer their own plumbing permits.

Violations & Fines

Plumbing work done without the required permit and inspection is enforceable by the county building official under the Illinois Plumbing Code's permit provisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which plumbing code applies in Sangamon County?
The Illinois Plumbing Code, Part 890 Illinois Administrative Code: substituted wherever the county's adopted building codes reference the International Plumbing Code.
Who issues plumbing permits in the county?
The Sangamon County building official, who administers and enforces the Illinois Plumbing Code's permit, inspection and fee requirements under state law.

Sources & Official References

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