Updated : 09/23/2024

Overview

Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, G, with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-56 (adoption) and § 5-57 — § 5-63 (amendments). Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-20 (adoption) and § 5-21 — § 5-41 (amendments). Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-340 (adoption) and § 5-341 (amendments). 

Helpful resources for Vernon Hills, Illinois include the following.

• Jurisdiction's Information Page(s):
  • Vernon Hills, IL Website
  • Vernon Hills, IL Code of Ordinances
  • Vernon Hills, IL Buildings and Building Regulations
• 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.

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: Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-58 (amendments).
Municipal Code https://library.municode.com/il/vernon_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5BUBURE_ARTIIIONTWFADWCO_S5-58CHIIBUPL
Comments:

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

Government Officials

Comments

Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendices A, B, C, F, G, with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-56 (adoption) and § 5-57 — § 5-63 (amendments).

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.

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.

No adoption of appendix J of the IRC was located.

Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-340 (adoption) and § 5-341 (amendments). 

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 here.

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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...

Comments

Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-20 (adoption) and § 5-21 — § 5-41 (amendments).

Existing Buildings

Vernon Hills, Illinois, adopted the 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), with amendments. Vernon Hills, IL, Muni. Code § 5-340 (adoption) and § 5-341 (amendments). 

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