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Vernon Hills staff outline building‑code update, board considers local amendments
Summary
Staff briefed the Committee of the Whole on replacing the village’s 2018 International Code with an updated model‑code package; trustees discussed local amendments (concrete landings, sump pumps, accessibility triggers and special architectural appearance) and directed staff to return with a voting ordinance (target Feb. 3; effective date aimed for about March 1).
Village staff presented a multi‑month effort to update Vernon Hills’ building code and asked the Committee of the Whole to review draft language before a formal adoption ordinance.
Andrew (introduced by staff) explained the village currently uses the 2018 International Code and described the standard practice of adopting a model code supplemented by state‑mandated plumbing, energy and accessibility chapters and local amendments. He said staff compared the model code to the village’s existing local amendments,…
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