Vernon Hills — Ch. 5 Art. III One and Two Family Dwelling Code § 5-60
Chapter XXIV, Fuel Gas
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(a) Section G2414.5 Metallic tubing is deleted. (b) Section G2427.5.3.1 is created and approved to read as follows: G2427.5.3.1 Chimney termination enclosure: All chimneys shall be enclosed in accordance with section M1801.1.1. (c) Section G2429.2 is created and approved to read as follows: G2429.2 Direct-vent termination enclosure: All vents shall be enclosed in accordance with section M1801.1.1. (d) Section G2430.3 is created and approved to read as follows: G2430.3 Factory-Built chimney termination enclosure: All chimneys shall be enclosed in accordance with section M1801.1.1.
Vernon Hills Chapter 5, Article III, § 5-60 makes several local modifications to the fuel gas chapter of the residential building code. It removes the provision on metallic tubing (Section G2414.5) and adds three new local requirements mandating that chimney terminations, direct-vent terminations, and factory-built chimney terminations all be enclosed in accordance with Section M1801.1.1. These changes apply to one- and two-family dwellings within Vernon Hills and represent departures from the base model code.
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Under Vernon Hills § 5-60, operators of one- and two-family dwellings are generally expected to ensure that all chimney and vent terminations — whether standard, direct-vent, or factory-built — are enclosed as specified by Section M1801.1.1. Compliant operators typically verify this enclosure requirement is met during new construction, renovation, or any work involving fuel gas systems. Because the metallic tubing section has been deleted locally, contractors and property managers working in Vernon Hills should confirm which materials and methods remain permissible under the locally amended code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in one- and two-family dwellings in Vernon Hills may have an interest in knowing that § 5-60 requires proper enclosure of chimney and vent terminations on fuel gas systems, which can relate to safety and habitability. If a tenant believes a fuel gas installation does not meet these local code requirements, general enforcement paths can include contacting the Vernon Hills building or code enforcement department to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify what options are available when a potential code violation is identified.
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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