Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 art. II (2026) § 6-16
International Property Maintenance Code adopted (Vernon Art. II: International Property Maintenance Code)
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That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the town clerk, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Town of Vernon, in the State of Connecticut for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property maintenance code on file in the office of the town clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this article, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 6-17 .
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 art. II § 6-16 formally adopts the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the town's governing standard for property upkeep. The code sets minimum requirements for the safety, sanitation, and habitability of all buildings and structures in Vernon, and it authorizes the condemnation or demolition of structures deemed unfit for human use. Permits and fees related to property maintenance are also governed by this adoption, with any local modifications spelled out in the companion provision, § 6-17.
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Under Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 art. II § 6-16, property owners and managers in Vernon are expected to maintain all buildings and structures in compliance with the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code standards. Compliant operators generally ensure that utilities, facilities, and structural conditions meet the safety and sanitation thresholds set by the IPMC, and they obtain any required permits before undertaking relevant maintenance work. Reviewing both § 6-16 and the local amendments in § 6-17 helps operators understand the full scope of applicable requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Vernon, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 art. II § 6-16 establishes that rental housing in Vernon must meet the habitability and safety standards of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code. Tenants who believe their unit falls below those standards — such as issues with utilities, sanitation, or structural safety — may have grounds to raise a code violation with the appropriate local enforcement authority or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under this provision and § 6-17.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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