Building Codes

The City of Mt. Vernon has adopted and enforces the following codes:

• International Building Code (IBC) 2006 Edition
• International Existing Building code (IEBC) 2006 Edition
• International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2006 Edition
• International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2006 Edition
• International Fire Code (IFC) 2006 Edition
• National Electric Code (NEC) 2008
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, stricter of 2006 (City) or 2015 (IL State) Edition
• Illinois Energy Conservation Code
• Illinois Plumbing Code
• Illinois Accessibility Code & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The applicable codes from the list above must be referenced on all construction documents submitted for building permit approval.

Exception: one and two family residential dwellings.

Requirements for Seismic Design Category D must be followed.

In addition, please refer to local ordinances for compliance:

• Article 5, Building
• Article 7, Electric
• Article 9, Fire
• Article 15, Plumbing
• Article, 16 Public Utilities

These Articles are not required to be specified on construction documents.

For any question on Building Codes, please contact the Engineering and Inspections Office.