Updated : 04/22/2024
Overview
Vernon Hills, IL has adopted the 2018 International Codes, with amendments, including the 2018 IRC (for One and Two Family Dwellings) and IBC. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Codes § 5-56 (IRC adoption), § 5-57 through § 5-63 (IRC amendments), § 5-20 (IBC adoption) and § 5-21 through § 5-41 (IBC amendments).
Helpful resources for Vernon Hills, Illinois include the following.
Residential Building Code
Illinois has yet to adopt a statewide residential code. Local laws will control.See PLRB,
Illinois Building Codes for more information on state level codes.
Vernon Hills adopted the 2018 IRC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the model code here.
You can find information about amendments to the model code
here.
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2018 IRC(Vernon Hills, IL Sec. 5-56. - Adoption.)
...The regulations of the 2018 edition of the International Code Council (ICC) International
Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings as published by the International
Code Council Incorporated are hereby adopted as the regulations governing the design,
installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of one and two family dwellings...
Drip Edge
Drip Edge: yes
Ice Barrier
Are ice barriers required for Vernon Hills ? Yes
Citation: § 5-58
Municipal Code
https://library.municode.com/il/vernon_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5BUBURE_ARTIIIONTWFADWCO_S5-58CHIIBUPLComments:
Table R301.2 (1): Within the "Climatic and Geographic design Criteria" table; insert the following design criteria for each category as follows:
Ground Snow Load |
30 lbs/sq.ft. |
Wind Speed |
115 mph |
Seismic Design Category |
B |
Weathering |
Severe |
Frost Line Depth |
42" |
Termite |
Moderate to Heavy |
Winter Design Temp. |
-4 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Ice Barrier Required |
Yes |
Flood Hazards |
1972 |
Air Freezing Index |
1800 BF-Days/100 Years |
Mean Annual Temp |
48 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Elevation |
727' |
Latitude |
42 Degrees – North |
Winter Heating |
-3 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Summer Cooling |
89 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Altitude Correction factor |
None |
Indoor Design Temperature |
75 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Coincident Wet Bulb |
74 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Daily Range |
M |
Winter Humidity |
50% RH |
Summer Humidity |
50% RH |
Government Officials
Last Name |
First Name |
Title |
E-mail |
Phone |
Note |
Johnson |
Brian |
Code Enforcement |
BrianJ@vhills.org |
847/918-3565 |
|
Comments
Vernon Hills, IL has adopted the 2018 IRC including appendices A, B, C, F and G.
Section 905.2.8.5 is amended and approved to read as follows:
R905.2.8.5 Drip Edge. A drip edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edges of shingle roofs. Adjacent segments of drip edge shall be overlapped not less than 2 inches. Drip edges shall extend not less than ¼" below the roof sheathing and extend up back onto the roof deck not less than 2- 5/8 ". The drip edge shall maintain a minimum of 3/8 " clearance from the fascia board. Drip edges shall be mechanically fastened to the roof deck at not more than 12" o.c. with fasteners as specified in section R905.2.5. Underlayment shall be installed over the drip edge along eaves and under the drip edge along rake edges.
Commercial Building Code
Vernon Hills adopted the 2018 IBC, locally. Note that adoptions usually come with amendments. So, it is important to review those amendments in addition to the unamended model code.
You can find a copy of the code
here.You can find information about amendments to the model code
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2018 IBC(Vernon Hills, IL Sec. 5-20. - Adopted.)
...The regulations of the 2018 edition of the International Building Code as published
by the International Code Council Incorporated are hereby adopted as the regulations
governing the design, installation, maintenance, alteration, and inspection of buildings
and structures in the Village of Vernon Hills, Illinois, with such amendments as hereafter...
Existing Buildings
Vernon Hills, IL has adopted the 2018 IEBC. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-340.
Other Building Codes
Vernon Hills, IL also adopted the following codes:
Compliance required – Illinois State Plumbing Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-89.
2001 Illinois Plumbing License Law. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-90.
2018 International Mechanical Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni, Code § 5-111.
2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-126.
2018 International Fire Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-136.
2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-141.
2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-151.
2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-330.
2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Vernon Hills, IL Muni. Code § 5-350.