Vernon Hills — Ch. 5 Art. III One and Two Family Dwelling Code § 5-63
Safeguards during construction
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(a) The requirements referenced in IBC Chapter 33 ( Section 5-40 of the Village Code) shall apply. Features such as protective barriers may be waived by the building official if it is determined that the scope of work poses little risk to public safety.
Vernon Hills Ch. 5 Art. III § 5-63 incorporates the safeguard requirements found in IBC Chapter 33, which generally address protective measures—such as barriers—that must be in place during construction activity. However, the provision gives the local building official discretion to waive specific features, like protective barriers, when the official determines that the particular scope of work presents little risk to public safety. The rule balances standard construction-site safety requirements with a flexible, case-by-case administrative review process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Vernon Hills § 5-63, operators undertaking construction on one- or two-family dwellings are generally expected to comply with the safeguard standards referenced in IBC Chapter 33 as adopted in Section 5-40 of the Village Code. Compliant operators typically ensure that required protective features—such as barriers—are in place before and during construction work. If a project's scope is limited, a property owner or manager may seek a waiver of specific features from the building official, who has authority to grant relief when public safety risk is deemed minimal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Vernon Hills § 5-63 is primarily a construction-safety provision, but tenants living in or near a one- or two-family dwelling undergoing construction have an interest in knowing that IBC Chapter 33 safeguards are supposed to be in place during that work. If protective features appear to be absent and no waiver from the building official seems to have been granted, tenants can contact the Vernon Hills building department to inquire about compliance with this section. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what recourse may be available when construction-site safety concerns arise near their home.
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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