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Vernon Hills adopts 2024 building codes with new accessibility, sprinkler triggers
Summary
The Village Board approved Ordinance 2026-008 to adopt the 2024 International Code suite with local amendments (accessibility triggers for larger multifamily buildings, clarified sprinkler triggers for additions/remodels and other technical updates). The ordinance takes effect March 1; a brief grace period applies to some entitled projects.
Vernon Hills on Feb. 3 adopted an update to its building code that brings local regulations in line with the 2024 International Code suite and Illinois state codes, with local amendments the village says will improve accessibility and clarify when fire sprinklers are required.
Director Jennings told the board the project has been under staff review for about 18 months and that the village submitted notice to the state to meet a March 1 effective date. He described several local amendments included in Ordinance 2026-008: a local trigger to require automatic door openers or…
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