Vandalia — Title 15 Ch. 15.12 Housing Code Adopted § 15.12.010
BOCA Housing Code/1999
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The city of Vandalia adopts and incorporates by reference as a part of this code the 1999 BOCA National Housing Code, with the exception of all the references therein to fee schedules for construction and inspection, as the building code of the city of Vandalia. Not less than three copies of the Building Code shall be kept on file in the Office of Clerk of the city of Vandalia, Illinois, there to be available for public use, inspection and examination. Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the 1999 Boca National Housing Code are hereby repealed.
Under Vandalia Title 15, Chapter 15.12, Section 15.12.010, the city formally adopts the 1999 BOCA National Housing Code as its local housing standard, excluding any fee schedules for construction and inspection that appear in that code. This adoption means the BOCA code's requirements carry the force of local law in Vandalia, and any prior local ordinances that conflict with it are no longer in effect. At least three physical copies of the adopted code must be kept on file and available for public review at the Office of the Clerk.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Vandalia should be aware that under § 15.12.010, the 1999 BOCA National Housing Code sets the baseline housing standards they are expected to meet. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the BOCA code's requirements for habitability, maintenance, and structural conditions, since those standards now function as Vandalia's local law. A copy of the adopted code is available for review at the Vandalia City Clerk's office, making it accessible for reference when assessing property conditions or planned work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Vandalia benefit from the housing standards established by the 1999 BOCA National Housing Code, which § 15.12.010 makes enforceable as local law. If a rental unit appears to fall short of those standards, tenants can review the adopted code at the Vandalia City Clerk's office to understand what conditions are required. General enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Vandalia's housing regulations.
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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