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.
Contact Information
Engineering and Inspections Administration
1100 Main Street
Mount Vernon IL 62864
Phone (618) 242 - 6830
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Brad Ruble
City Engineer
Email: brad.ruble@mtvernon.com
Kevin Gatewood
Building Inspector
Email: kevin.gatewood@mtvernon.com