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July 20, 2008
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Codes & Ordinances

The 2006 International Residential Code with Local Amendments (1-800-214-4321)
The provisions in the 2000 IRC apply only to detached 1 & 2 family dwellings and multiple single family (townhouses) not more than three (3) stories in height.  All information pertains to the design and physical construction of a dwelling (i.e. stairways, handrails, natural lights, wall and floor framing specifications).
 
The International Building Code 2006 with Local Amendments (1-708-799-2300)
The provisions in the 2000 IBC apply to all buildings and structures not covered by the 2000 IRC.  All information pertains to the design and physical construction of a building/structure (i.e. stairways, handrails, natural lights, wall and floor framing specifications).
 
2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code with Local Amendments (1-217-524-0795)
The provisions of this section apply to all dwellings, buildings and structures.  All information pertains to plumbing related installations.
 
2005 National Electrical Code with Local Amendments (1-800-344-3555)
The provisions of this section apply to all dwellings, buildings and structures.  All information pertains to electrical related installations.
 
Provisions apply to all properties within the Village.  Information pertains to the use of land, location of buildings and structures from property line, fencing and parking space (number) requirements.
 
Provisions apply to the operation of the village, curfew, liquor licensing, minimum housing code, traffic signals, pets, parks signage, general health, food establishments, noise, etc., guidelines and regulations.
 
1997 Illinois Accessibility Code (1-217-782-2864)
Accessibility guidelines for plumbing, electrical, building, parking installations to provide for better building and property access.
 
The International Fire Prevention Code 2006 (1-800-214-4321)
The provisions in the 2000 Fire Prevention Code apply to regulations governing effective and continuing safeguards against fire hazards.
 
The International Mechanical Code 2006 (1-800-214-4321)
The provisions in the 2000 Mechanical Code apply to the design and installation of mechanical systems.
 
The International Energy Conservation Code 2006 (1-800-214-4321)
The provisions in the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code applies to energy conservation in new buildings.
 
The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code (1-800-214-4321)
The provisions in the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code applies to the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
 
The International Fuel Gas Code 2006 With Local Amendments (1-800-344-3555)
The provisions in the 2000 N.F.G.C. govern the installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment and related accessories.
 
The International Existing Building Code 2006
Regulations governing the remodeling, repair, and alterations of existing buildings.
 
Wildland – Urban Interface Code 2006
Regulations governing the mitigation of hazard to life and property from the intrusion of fire from wildland exposures.
 
Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
IDOT January 1, 2002 or current
 
Standard Specifications for Water & Sewer Construction in Illinois
Current edition
 
Lake County Public Works - Department specifications
 
Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance
Current edition
 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
345 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017-2392
A17.3 – 1993 – Covers the provisions for existing elevators and escalators.
A17.1 – 1993 – Covers the provisions for elevators and escalators.
 
For Water and Sewer Permits                               For Utility Permits
Lake County Public Works                                      Vernon Hills Public Works Dept.
650 W. Winchester Road                                         490 Greenleaf Blvd
Libertyville, Illinois 60048                                         Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
(847) 367-1600                                                         (847) 367-3726
 
For Restaurants
Lake County Health Department
118 S. Main Street
Wauconda, Illinois 60084
(847) 526-1125
 

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