Public Health Rules in Joliet, IL (2026)
1 verified public health rules for Joliet, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rodent Control
Joliet has adopted the International Property Maintenance Code, and its local amendment lets the code official condemn any structure found to be vermin or rat infested as unfit for human occupancy. A separate food-code section requires every food establishment premises to be rat-proof, enforced by the health authority.
Joliet Rat-Infested Property Condemnation Rule
Some RestrictionsJoliet, IL Code of Ordinances § 8-335 (IPMC § 108.1.3, as locally amended)
108.1.3Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy: Shall read as follows: A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating ...
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