Updated : 07/12/2024

Overview

Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption). Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption). Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption). For Mount Vernon, Illinois, no local amendments of the residential, commercial, or existing building code were located.

Helpful resources for Mount Vernon, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Mount Vernon, IL Website
  • Mount Vernon, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Mount Vernon, IL Buildings
• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Illinois

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.

Mount Vernon adopted the 2006 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.

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Drip Edge

Drip Edge: yes

Ice Barrier

Are ice barriers required for Mount Vernon ? No
Citation: § 15.04.60
Comments:

No amendments to Table R301.2(1) were found in the municipal code or city website; Therefore, it is unclear if ice barrier underlayment is required.

Government Officials

Comments

Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Commercial Building Code

Mount Vernon adopted the 2006 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.

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Comments

Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Building Code (IBC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

Existing Buildings

Mount Vernon, Illinois, adopted the 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Mount Vernon, IL, Muni. Code § 150.01 (adoption).

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