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Ordinance No. G19-82
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE" BY
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE BOCA BASIC BUILDING CODE/1981
AND THE SBOC BUILDING CODE 1977 EDITION
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin may adopt certain codes and public ordinances,
by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Division 3 of Article 1 of the
Illinois Municipal Code of 1961 , (Illinois Revised Statutes, 1977, Chapter 24,
Section 1-3-2, et seq. ); and
WHEREAS, said rules and regulations have been on file in the office of
the City Clerk for more than thirty (30) days preceding the passage of this
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it
is necessary and desirable to adopt the 1981 edition of the BOCA Basic Build-
ing Code, as published by the Building Officials and Code Administrators
International , Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, and as further amended herein,
and the 1977 edition of the SBOC Building Code including amendments through
December 1980, as published by the Suburban Building Officials Conference,
Geneva, Illinois and as further amended herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1 . That Chapter 16.04 entitled "Building Code" of the Elgin
rik Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby repealed.
Section 2. That Chapter 16.04 entitled "Building Code" be and is hereby
added to the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, as follows:
"16.04 Building Code
16.04.010 Short title.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known and cited
as the "Building Code" and will be referred to in this chapter as
"this code".
16.04.020 Adopted.
The regulations of the 1981 edition of the BOCA Basic Building Code,
as recommended and published by the Building Officials and Code Adminis-
trators International Incorporated, published in pamphlet form, are adopted
as the regulations governing the construction of buildings and other struc-
tures in the city with such amendments as are hereinafter set forth in this
chapter, except as such matters as are otherwise provided for in other
ordinances or statutes, and the 1977 edition of the SBOC Building Code
including amendments through December 1980 as recommended and published
by the Suburban Building Officials Conference, published in pamphlet
form, are adopted as the regulations governing the construction of one
and two-family residences and buildings customarily accessory to the fore-
going with such amendments as are hereinafter set forth in this chapter.
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16.04.030 Definitions.
A. Whenever the word "municipality" is used in this code, it
means the City of Elgin.
B. Whenever the term "building official" is used in this code,
it means the Director of Community Development of the City of Elgin.
C. Whenever the term "department of building inspection" is
used in this code it means the Department of Community Development of
the City of Elgin.
16.04.040 Sidewalks - When Required.
A concrete sidewalk conforming with the specifications estab-
lished in Chapter 13.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code shall be required
prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for any new building or
structure which is to be erected, or which is situated on a lot or
plot of ground which abuts upon any street in the City of Elgin
unless said sidewalk is specifically exempted.
16.04.050 Fence Installation.
A building permit is required prior to the construction or
installation of any fence within the corporate limits of the city.
Fences shall be constructed or installed according to the regula-
tions established in Chapter 19 of the Elgin Municipal Code.
16.04.060 Assessor's Receipt.
No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued until and
unless an unexecuted certificate of use and occupancy has been
filed with the township assessor or the county assessor of the county
in which the property is located and that the owner of such property
obtain from the assessor, in the form prescribed by such official ,
a receipt showing that the unexecuted certificate of use and occu-
pancy has been filed and that his property is subject to increased
assessment, from the date of issue of the certificate on a propor-
tionate basis for the year in which the improvement was completed.
The owner of the property shall file such receipt with the building
official and a certified copy of the certificate, when issued, shall
be filed with the assessor.
16.04.070 Street Numbers.
(a) Required: All lots , buildings and structures within the
corporate limits of the city shall be assigned a street number or
if within the Elgin postal delivery area may request a street number
in accordance with the numbering system established by the depart-
ment of community development.
(b) Size and Type: Street numbers shall be not less than five
inches in height and be in a contrasting color from the structure.
Street numbers shall not be in script.
(c) Location:
1 . No person shall prior to the start of construction of
any structure on vacant land fail to post in a promi-
nent location visible from the adjoining street the
temporary assigned street number for that property.
2. No person shall occupy any structure unless the assigned
street number is mounted on the structure next to
the front entrance in a prominent location and visible
from the adjoining street . If that location is not
readiay.yisible from the adjoining street, the number
shall be placed elsewhere in close proximity to the
front entrance where it is not obstructed by fences,
bushes, trees, walls or other objects.
3. The street number of multiple family dwellings with
common entrances shall be placed in a prominent
location in proximity to the entrance and visible
to the adjoining street or parking area. Each
dwelling unit shall have the numbers of letters
assigned to that unit posted on the exterior doors
of each unit.
16.04.080 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 1 Amendments.
A. Section 103.0 Existing Structures is amended by adding the
following:
"103.5 Restrictions in Fire Zone No. 1 .
(a) Any building or structure in Fire Zone No. 1 which is enlarged,
altered, raised, built upon, or replaced due to partial destruction
from any cause, to an extent exceeding an expenditure of thirty (30)
per cent of the physical value of such structure, shall be made to
comply with the requirements for new buildings in Fire Zone No. 1 .
(b) Any building or structure moved into Fire Zone No. 1 shall com-
ply with all requirements for new buildings in Fire Zone No. 1 .
(c) No wood or other combustible plaster lath or board shall be
used for any purpose in Fire Zone No. 1 except for minor repairs
where such construction type already exists. "
B. Section 105.1 is amended to read as follows:
"105.1 Service connections: Before a structure can be demolished
or removed, the owner or agent shall notify all utilities having
service connections within the structure such as water, electric,
gas, sewer and other connections. The sewer shall be sealed and
rn' plugged in a safe manner. "
C. Section 105.2 Notice to adjoining owners is repealed.
D. Section 109.5 Qualifications of the building official is repealed.
E. Section 111 .1 When permit is required is amended by adding:
"No building permit shall be issued for the erection of any build-
ing for human habitation on any lot or parcel of land in the City
of Elgin unless a highway, road, street, or way for public service
facilities, improved with water mains is provided to serve said
lot or parcel of land, and unless adequate sewage disposal facilities
complying with the provisions of the City of Elgin is also provided
to serve said lot or parcel of land."
F. Section 111 . 3 is amended to read as follows:
"111 .3 By whom application is made: Application for a permit shall
be made by the owner or lessee of the building or structure, or agent
of either, or by the licensed engineer or architect employed in con-
nection with the proposed work."
G. Section 112.8 Posting of permit is repealed.
H. Section 112.9 Notice of start is repealed.'
I. Section 114.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
"114.3.1 Fee schedule: A fee for each plan examination, building
permit and inspections shall be paid in accordance with Chapter 16.48."
J. Section 119.5 is amended to read as follows:
"119.6 Contents of certificate: When a building or structure is
entitled thereto, the building official shall issue a certificate
of use and occupancy within ten days after written application.
The certificate shall certify compliance with the provisions of
this code and the purpose for which the building or structure may
be used in its several parts."
K. Section 122.1 Posted use and occupancy is repealed.
L. Section 124.0 Board of Appeals is repealed. Refer to
Chapter 3.60.
16.04.090 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 2 Amendments.
Section 201 .0 General Definitions is amended as follows:
The definitions of the following terms are repealed:
"One Family Dwelling, Two Family Dwelling, Sign, Closed sign,
Ground sign, Marquee sign, Open sign, Projecting sign, Portable
sign, Roof sign, Temporary sign and Wall sign."
16.04.100 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 4 Amendments.
Table 401 of Article 4 is amended as follows:
"6. Vertical separation of tenant spaces is amended by substi-
tuting the number "1" for "0" where "0" appears in the line,
and by adding an additional line entitled "Nonbearing partitions"
and inserting "0" under each column."
"10. Floor construction including beams by substituting the
number "1" for "0" where "0" appears in the line."
16.04.110 BOCA Building Code - Article 5 Amendments.
A. Section 501 .2 Fire limits is amended by changing the last
line to read as follows:
"The fire limits are described as follows :
Commencing at a point on the centerline of Wing Street
where the westerly line extended of the Oucago and North Western
Railway Company rightof.way intersects; thence easterly along the
centerline of Wing Street to the center thread of the Fox River;
thence northerly along the center thread of the Fox River to the
centerline extended westerly of Jefferson Avenue; thence easterly
along the centerline of Jefferson Avenue to the centerline of Grove
Avenue;thence southerly along the centerline of Grove Avenue to the
centerline of Seneca Street; thence easterly along the centerline of
Seneca Street to the centerline of Brook Street; thence southerly
along the centerline of Brook Street to the centerline of Kimball
Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Kimball Street to the
easterly tine extended northerly of Lot C of County Qerk's
B. Section 515.0 Physically Handicapped and Aged is amended as
follows:
"515.1 Where required: The provisions of this section shall apply
to and in all buildings and portions thereof of Use Group R-2. Use
Groups A, B, F, I, M and R-1 shall comply with the State of Illinois
Capital Development Board Accessibility Standards."
"Section 515.2 Use Group R-1 is repealed. "
"Section 515.9 Assembly Seating Accomodations is repealed."
"Section 515.9.1 Location is repealed."
"Section 515.9.2 Access is repealed."
"Section 515.11 Turnstyles is repealed."
16.04.120 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 6 Amendments.
A. Section 617.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 617.2.3 Frame construction: A theatre with stage, fly
galley and rigging loft shall not be permitted in a building of
frame (Type 4) construction. "
0"1" B. Section 621.2 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 621.2 is amended to read as follows:
"621.2 Permits: A special temporary permit shall be secured from
the building official for all such installations. Tents, air sup-
ported structures and other temporary structures may be erected
for a period not exceeding 30 days for religious, educational ,
recreational , or similar purposes. Temporary tents may be erected
for a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days for other purposes
upon written application to the building official .
Applications shall include a description of the tent to be
erected including the number and location of entrances and exits ;
the site on which the tent is proposed to be erected including the
location and proximity of other structures ; the purpose for which
the tent is to be erected and including a description of any goods
or merchandise to be displayed, offered for sale, bartered or
given away. Said application shall be made not later than thirty
(30) days prior to the commencement of use of said tent. "
C. Section 622.0 Parking Lots is repealed. Refer to Chapter 19.44 .
16.04.130 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 7 Amendments.
Section 707.3 Crawl spaces is amended as follows:
eft Change "18 inches" to "24 inches".
16.04.140 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 8 Amendments.
A. Section 812.3 is amended to read as follows:
"812.3 Size of doors: The minimum width of single door openings
shall provide a clear width of not less than thirty-two (32) inches.
The maximum width shall be forty-eight (48) inches nominal . Means
of egress doors in institutional buildings, Use Group I, used for the
movement of beds shall be at least forty-four (44) inches wide. When
the doorway is subdivided into two (2) or more separate openings , the
minimum clear width of one (1 ) opening shall be not less than thirty-
two (32) inches, and each opening shall be computed separately in
determining the number of required units of egress width. A door
forty (40) inches in width shall be deemed the equivalent of two (2)
full units of egress width. The height of doors shall not be less
than six and two-thirds (6 2/3) feet.
B. Section 812.5 is amended by adding the following:
"or approved equal".
C. Section 815.3 Maximum slope; Table 815 Maximum Lengths and
Slopes Allowed for Ramps; Section 815.4 Landings; and Section 815.5
Guards and handrails shall apply only to use Group R-2. All other
use groups shall comply with the State of Illinois Capital Develop-
ment Board Accessibility Standards.
D. Section 816.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
"816.2.1 Width: All interior exitway stairways shall be not
less than forty-four (44) inches in width, except that such width
may be reduced to thirty-six (36) inches in renovated structures. "
E. Table 816 Tread and Riser Size is amended as follows:
Under "Use Group R-3 and within dwelling units in Use Group
R-2" change Maximum Riser from "8'-4 in." to "8 in." and Minimum
Tread from "9 in." to "9'-2 in. ", and add "Note d. Tread measurements
shall be nosing to nosing."
F. Section 816.5 is amended to read as follows :
"816.5 Stairway guards and handrails: Stairways shall have
continuous guards and handrails on both sides, and in addition
thereto, stairways more than eight-eight (88) inches in width shall
have intermediate handrails dividing the stairway into portions not
more than eighty-eight (88) inches wide."
G. Section 816.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
"816.6.1 Width: The width of every exitway door to or from a
stairway shall be not less than the number of units of exit width
required for the capacity of the stairway which services the floor
or area from which the exitway door leads; but such a door shall
not be less than thirty-two (32) inches in clear width in all use
groups.
Subdivision of parts of B.W. Raymond's Addition;thence southerly
along said extended line and the easterly line of Lot C of County
Clerk's Subdivision of parts of B.W. Raymond's Addition and along
said easterly line of Lot C extended southerly to the centerline of
Park Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Park Street to
easterly line of Lot 1,B.W. Raymond's Addition,extended northerly;
thence southerly along said extended line and easterly line of Lot 1,
B. W. Raymond's Addition,to the centerline of North Street;thence
westerly along centerline of North Street to the easterly line extended
northerly of Lot F, County Clerk's Subdivision of part of P. J.
Kimball Jr.'s Addition; thence southerly along said extended Line and
the easterly line of Lot F,County Clerk's Subdivision of part of P.J.
Kimball Ir.'s Addition and the easterly line of a public alley to the
centerline of Division Street; thence easterly along the centerline of
Division Street to the centerline of Geneva Street;thence southerly
along the centerline of Geneva Street to the centerline of Villa Street;
thence southeasterly along Villa Street to the centerline of Lake
Street;thence southwesterly along the centerline of lake Street to the
centerline of Michigan Street;thence along the centerline of Michigan
Street southeasterly and northeasterly to the centerline of Raymond
Street; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Raymond Street
to the centerline extended northeasterly of a public alley,said alley
being approximately one hundred fifteen feet southeasterly of
National Street and parallel thereto;thence southwesterly along said
centerline extended and along said centerline of said public alley to
the centerline of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company
rightof-way; thence southeasterly along the Chicago and North
Western Railway Company right• fway to the centerline of Bent
Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Bent Street and Bent
Street extended westerly across the Fox River to the intersection of
the centerline of Oak Street extended with the westerly line of the
Fox Rivet;thence westerly along the centerline of Oak Street to the
centerline of Oak Street extended with the westerly line of the Fox
River, thence westerly along the centerline of Oak Street to the
centerline of Hendee Street;thence northwesterly along the centerline
of Hendee Street to its intersection with the southerly line extended
of Lot I,Block 1, Lord's Subdivision;thence southwesterly,along the
said southerly line of Lot 1 extended and the southerly line of Lot 2
of Block I of Lord's Subdivision extended westerly to the
southeasterly corner of Lot 7, Assessor's Subdivision of part of Farm
Lot S and Lou 6, 7, 8;thence westerl) along southerly line of said
Lot 7, approximately 173 feet to the centerline of a public alley;
thence northerly to the centerline of Walnut Avenue;thence westerly
on Walnut Avenue to the westerly line extended southerly of Lot 1,
Assessor's Subdivision of Part of Farm Lot No. S and Lou 6, 7,8;
thence northerly along the westerly line of said Lot 1 and Lot 13,of
said Assessor's Subdivision to the centerline of Standish Sueet;thence
easterly along the centerline of Standish Street to the centerline of
South State Street; thence northwesterly along the centerline of
South State Street to the centerline of Locust Street; thence
southwesterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline
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of Crystal Avenue; thence northwesterly along the centerline of
Crystal Avenue to the centerline of West Chicago Street; thence
southwesterly along the centerline of West Chicago Street to the
westerly line extended southeasterly of Lot IS, Block 34, W. C.
Kimball's Original Plat; thence northwesterly along the westerly line
of Lots IS, 14, 13, 12, Block 34,W. C. Kimball's Original Plat and
Lots 9, 8, 7, 6, Block 35, W. C. Kimball's Original Rat to the
centerline of Mountain Street; thence northeasterly along the
centerline of Mountain Street to the centerline of Crystal Avenue;
thence northwesterly along the centerline of Crystal Avenue to the
northerly line of Lawrence Avenue; thence northeasterly along the
northerly line of Lawrence Avenue to the westerly line of the Chicago
and North Western Railway Company right• f.way; thence
northwesterly along the westerly line of the Chicago and North
Western Railway Company right• fdway to the point of beginning
shall be known as Fire Zone No. 1.
H. Section 823.1 is amended to read as follows:
"823.1 Location: In other than one and two-family (R-3) and multi-
family (R-4) buildings having not more than eight (8) dwelling units,
all means of egress shall be indicated with approved internally illum-
inated signs reading EXIT visible from the exitway access and, when
necessary, supplemented by directional signs in the access corridors
indicating the direction and way of egress. All exit signs shall be
located at exitway doors or exitway access areas, so as to be readily
visible. "
I. Section 823.4 is amended to read as follows:
"823.4 Power source: All exit signs shall be illuminated at all times ,
when the building is occupied, from an emergency electrical system as
provided in the National Electrical Code (NEC). In those buildings
required by Section 824.4 to have an independent power source for means
of egress lighting, EXIT signs shall be connected to the independent
power source or other approved auxiliary source of power to -assure
continued illumination in case of emergency or primary power loss."
16.04.150 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 9 Amendment.
Section 909.2 is amended to read as follows:
"909.2 Retaining walls: Retaining walls shall be designed to resist
the lateral pressure of retained material . Walls retaining drained
r earth may be designed for pressure equivalent to that expected by
fluid weighing not less than 45 pounds per cubic foot and having a
depth equal to that of the retained earth. Any surcharge shall be
in addition to the equivalent fluid pressure. Any deviation in de-
sign shall be supported by supportive engineering data. "
16.04.160 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 10 Amendments.
A. Section 1007. Timber footings is repealed.
B. Section 1007.3 Wood foundations is repealed.
16.04.170 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 11 Amendments .
A. Section 1123.3. 1 Floor and roof sheathing is amended by adding
the following:
"No roof sheathing under one-half (1/2) inch shall be used."
B. Table 1123.3.1 Allowable Spans For Plywood Floor and Roof
Sheathing Continuous Over Two or More Spans and Face Grain Perpen-
dicular to Supports (Span in Inches) is amended as follows:
Under column headed "Thickness (inches)" change "5/16" and "3/8"
to read "1/2"
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16.04.180 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 12 Amendments.
A. Section 1223.3.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
"1223.3.3.1 Notches: Notch depth in the top or bottom of the
joist, rafters and beams shall not exceed one-sixth (1/6) the depth
of the members and shall not be located in the middle one-third of
the span. Notch depth at the ends of the members shall not exceed
one-fifth (1/5) the depth of the members. The tension side of beams,
joists and rafters of 4 inch or greater nominal thickness shall not
be notched, except at ends of members."
B. Section 1225.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
"1226.2.1 Bearing walls: Posts and studs in bearing walls and
partitions shall be designed as columns, with due allowance for
lateral support furnished by sheathing, intermediate bracing,
horizontal bridging, wall coverings and the floor and roof assemblies.
The walls shall be fabricated in such a manner as to provide adequate
support for the material used to enclose the building and to provide
for transfer of all lateral loads to the foundation in accordance
with Section 1103.4."
C. Section 1225.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
"1225.2.2 Nonbearing walls: Studs in non-bearing walls and partitions
shall not be spaced more than 48 inches on centers, and may be erected
with the long dimension parallel to the wall , unless otherwise approved
after test as an integrated assembly.
A single top plate may be used provided the plate is adequately
tied at joints, corners, and intersecting walls by at least the
equivalent of 3 inch by 6 inch by 0.036 inch thick galvanized steel
that is nailed to each wall or segment of wall by three 8d nails or
equivalent, provided the rafters, joists, or trusses are centered
over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch."
16.04.190 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 13 Amendments .
Section 1313.5 is amended to read as follows:
"1313.5 Guardrails : Retaining walls with a difference in grade level
in excess of four (4) feet shall be provided with a forty-two (42)
inch guardrail or other approved protective measure."
16.04.200 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 14 Amendments.
A. Section 1407 is amended by adding the following:
"1407.7 Row and Townhouses: The following requirements shall apply
to any building containing three or more separate living units and
considered as row or townhouses as defined below:
1 . Row and Townhouses: A row or townhouse is a single living
unit separated from other living units by a vertical living unit
separation wall . Each townhouse shall be independently occupied
from adjoining row or townhouses , with a maximum of two floors above
grade. A row or townhouse may or may not be located on its own
independent lot.
2. Living Unit Separation Wall : The living unit separation wall
is to be a minimum eight (8) inch thick masonry wall of not less than
three hour fire resistance separating units so that no more than one
living unit is located between these separation walls. Each living
unit separation wall shall be provided with a twelve (12) inch parapet
where roof is of combustible construction.
The living unit separation wall is not to be construed as a fire
wall as defined under the building code. This does not prevent the
separation wall from being constructed as a fire wall if necessary
for limiting height and area as prescribed under this building code
for the total collection of living units considered in one building.
Penetration of this wall is not permitted except by steel beams with
fire cut and four (4) inch minimum masonry protection at the ends of
the beams. Exception: The 12 inch parapet may be eliminated if the
roof is of noncombustible sheathing and Class A, B or C roof coverings
are used for a distance of not less than eight (8) feet on both sides
of the living unit separation wall .
3. Each grouping of occupancies shall meet the height and area
and exposure protection requirements as indicated in the referenced
building code.
B. Section 1408.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
"1408.3.1 Hold open devices: Combination heat and smoke actuated
hold open devices shall be installed on both sides of the wall ,
interconnected so that the operation of any single device will per-
mit the door to close. Combination smoke and heat detectors shall
be installed at the door ope\ning and at the ceiling in conformance
with NFiPA 80 listed in Appendix A."
C. Section 1409.1 .2 is amended to read as follows:
"1409. 1.2 Multiple single family dwellings : Single family dwelling
units may be located above or adjacent to other single family dwell-
ing units provided each dwelling unit is completely separated from
the adjacent dwelling unit(s) by fire separation wall (s) and floor/
ceiling assemblies of not less than one hour fire resistance rated
construction. Single family dwelling units having independent means
of egress, when attached in this manner, shall be considered as one
building classified as Use Group R-2 for the purpose of determining
the applicable provisions of this code. "
D. Section 1410. 3 Covered shaft enclosures is amended by repealing
the "Exception".
E. Section 1426.2 is amended to read as follows:
"1426.2 Scuttles: Trap doors and scuttles as required by Section
817.0 shall be not less than 2 feet by 3 feet or equivalent area in
size. In Types 1 and 2 construction, trap doors and scuttles shall
be of approved noncombustible materials ."
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16.04.210 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 17 Amendments.
A. Sections 1702.1 through 1702.19.1 are repealed in their
entirety and the following is inserted:
"1702.1 Where required: Fire suppression systems shall be
installed and maintained in full operating condition, as specified
in Article 14, Table 1402 in the following locations, except one
and two-family dwellings.
1702.2 An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout every building more than four stories in
height.
1702.3 An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in buildings less than five stories as hereafter pro-
vided:
a. Especially Hazardous Properties. Throughout every building
classified in Use Group H.
b. Use Groups M, S and F.
1 ) Throughout every Type 1-A and 1-B building if over two
stories in height and more than 7,500 square feet in area.
2) Throughout every building of Type 2, 3 and 4 construction
if more than 7,500 square feet in area.
Exception: Open parking structures.
c. Garages. Throughout all garages as follows: Type 1-A ,and
1=B buildings over 10,000 square feet in area and in Type 2, 3 and
4 buildings over 6,000 square feet in area.
d. Assembly Occupancies. Type A-1-A, A-1-B, A-2 and A-3.
Throughout all buildings if such places of assembly are located
above or below the first or grade floor regardless of type of
construction.
Except as exempted under Section 507.1 .2, throughout all
buildings of such place of assembly over 10,000 square feet if
of Type 1 , 2-A or 3-A construction, and over 4,800 square feet
if of Type 2-B, 2-C, 3-B, 3-C or 4 construction.
e. Assembly Occupancies - Type A-4. Throughout all exitway
stairways, shops, kitchens, storage areas, janitor closets or
other spaces where combustible materials are stored or handled
regardless of type of construction if such building is over 4,800
square feet in area. If cellar or basement exceeds 2,500 square
feet "m" shall apply.
f. Institutional Buildings. Throughout all institutional
buildings regardless of type of construction.
Exceptions : Sprinklers may be omitted in security areas
of penal institutions .
g. Residential- Hotels. In the basements, cellars, storerooms,
kitchens, workrooms, hallways and stairways of all Use Group R-1
occupancies other than Type 1-A or 1-B construction and less than
5,000 square feet.
h. Residential- Other than one or two-family. In the basements,
cellars, storerooms, workrooms, hallways, and`stairways of all Use
Group R-2 occupancies of other than Type 1-A or 1-B construction
and less than 5,000 square feet.
i . Bus garages. In all bus garages when used as passenger
terminals for four (4) or more buses; or when used for storage or
loading of four (4) or more buses.
1710.6.7 Portable fire extinguishers: An approved portable fire
extinguisher having at least a twenty (20) B.C. rating shall be
provided and located not more than fifteen (15) feet and not less
than ten (10) feet from the hazard."
D. Section 1716.8 is amended to read as follows:
"1716.8 Power supply. The power for the automatic fire alarm system
shall be provided from an emergency electric system as defined in
the National Electrical Code.
Exception: Automatic fire alarm systems for use groups R-2 and
R-3 as required by Section 1716.3.4."
E. Section 1717.6 Power supply is amended by adding the following:
"as defined in the National Electrical Code."
16.04.220 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 18 Amendments.
A. Section 1807.2.1 Deep excavations is amended by inserting the
following dimensions:
"three (3) feet, six (6) inches"
B. Section 1807.2.2 Shallow excavations is amended by inserting
the following dimensions:
"three (3) feet, six (6) inches"
16.04.230 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 20 Amendment.
Article 20 - Electrical Wiring and Equipment is repealed. Refer
to Chapter 16.24 of the Municipal Code of Elgin.
16.04.240 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 22 Amendment.
Article 22 - Plumbing Systems is repealed. Refer to Chapter 16.20
of the Municipal Code of Elgin.
16.04.250 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 23 Amendments.
A. Section 2301 .6 is amended to read as follows:
"2301 .6 Service equipment requirements: All service equipment shall
comply with the requirements of Article 15, Chimneys, Flues and Vent
Pipes; Article 17, Fire Protection Systems as amended; Appendix A
for Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems and Equipment; and the
Elgin Municipal Code, Chapter 16.20, Plumbing; Chapter 16.24, Elec-
trical ; Chapter 16.36 Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems."
B. Section 2316.1 is amended to read as follows:
"2316.1 General : All installation of plumbing, drainage and gas
piping systems shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 16.20,
Plumbing Code, of the Elgin Municipal Code."
C. Section 2317.1 is amended to read as follows:
"2317.1 General : All installation of heating and air conditioning
shall comply with Article 15, Chimneys, Flues and Vent Pipes; Appen-
dix A. Mechanical Code; and Chapter 16.32 Warm Air Heating Code and
Chapter 16.36, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems of the Elgin
Municipal Code."
16.04.260 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 24 Amendments.
A. Section 2405.1 is amended to read as follows:
"2405.1 Skylight assemblies: Plastic skylight assemblies shall be
glazed with approved plastic materials, except in Use Group H, in
accordance with Sections 2405.2 through 2405.7.
Exceptions:
1 ) This section shall not apply to a skylight on a building
which is not more than one story in height, has a fire_
separation of at least 30 feet and the room or space shel-
tered by the roof is not classified as Use Group H or I or
a means of egress.
2) This section shall not apply to skylights in which the
plastic material meets the fireresistive requirements of
the roof."
B. Section 2405.2 is amended to read as follows :
"2405.2 Mounting: The plastic shall be mounted above the plane of
the roof on a curb constructed consistent with the requirements for
the type of construction classification, but at least four (4) inches
above the plane on pitched roofs of 4 in 12 or greater, and a mini-
mum of nine (9) inches on roofs of less than 4 in 12 pitch, including
flat roofs. Edges of plastic skylights or domes shall be protected
by metal or noncombustible material ."
C. Section 2405.0 Skylight assemblies is amended by adding the
following section:
"2405.2.2 Dome thickness: All plastic skylight dome thicknesses
shall be in accordance with AAMA Specifications (Architectural
Aluminum Manufacturer's Association) and shall be designed for a
minimum live load of 40 psf."
16.04.270 BOCA Basic Building Code - Article 25 Amendment.
Article 25 - Energy Conservation is repealed.
16.04.280 Conflicts with other provisions.
In all instances where the provisions of the Basic Building Code
adopted in this chapter conflict with specific provisions of the
electrical code, plumbing code, heating code or fire prevention
code of the city, either as presently adopted or to be adopted or
amended in the future, the specific provisions Of these individual
codes shall supersede and take precedence over the conflicting ''
provisions in the Basic Building Code. In addition where there
is a conflict between the provisions of the 1977 SBOC Building
Code including amendments through December 1980 and the Basic
Building Code then the SBOC Building Code shall control and its
proviso ns shall be followed.
16.04.290 SBOC Building Code - Section 200 Amendments.
A. Section 200.A.4. is repealed.
B. Section 200.D.2 is amended by adding:
"Provide condensate drip-back prevention - insulate or
duct pitch."
C. Section 200.D. is amended by adding:
"200.D.3 Powder rooms comprised of a water closet and a
lavatory only, may use a ductless exhaust system or an
approved air circulating device."
D. Section 200.H. is amended by adding:
"Section 200.H.3. There shall be a minimum distance of
twenty-four (24) inches between finished grade of crawl
space and underside of floor joists."
E. Section 201 .A.3 is amended to read as follow :
"201 .A.3. Bathroom:
Size: Minimum size with water closet, lavatory and tub
or shower shall be five (5) feet wide by seven (7) feet
in length. The water closet may be located in a separate
compartment adjoining the bathroom. "
F. Section 201 .D.2.a. is amended by adding:
"Minimum clearance eighteen (18) inches."
G. Section 204.A. is amended by adding:
"Section 204.A.5. Sleeping Rooms. Every sleeping room shall
have at least one (1 ) operable window minimum net clear open-
ing of five and seven-tenths (5.7) square feet or exterior
door for emergency egress or rescue. Sill height of window,
maximum forty-four (44) inches above floor."
H. Section 206.B.2(a) is amended to read as follows:
"206.B.2(a) All habitable rooms: 2'6" wide by 6'8" high .'
I. Section 207.A.3. is amended by adding:
"Treads shall be measured from nosing to nosing."
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16.04.300 SBOC Building Code - Section 300 Amendments.
A. Section 300.E.2(c) is amended to read as follows:
"300.E.2(c) Insulation shall be installed to extend from
the underside of sub-flooring to the top of the footing
or a minimum of one foot below the finished interior
crawl space grade."
B. Section 305.J. is amended by adding:
"Section 305.J.8. Prefabricated fireplaces and woodburning
stoves shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions."
C. Section 307.C.4(j) is amended by adding:
"Section 307.C.4(j) 3. Cross-bridging distance above bottom
of floor joists not to exceed one-half (2) inch."
D. Section 307.D.2. is amended by adding:
"Section 307.D.2. (c) Stiff back shall be required when ceil-
ing joist span is in excess of twelve (12) feet."
E. Section 307.E.2. (e) is amended by adding:
"Required ridge boards shall be one size larger than rafter
material used."
F. Section 307.F.1 . (c) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 307.F.1 . (c) Maximum spacing for all construction
16 inches on center; one-story detached accessory buildings
not exceeding four hundred (400) square feet, twenty-four
(24) inches on center. On exterior wall framing, 2" x 6" 's
twenty-four (24) inches on center may be used only when one-
half (%) inch construction grade plywood or equivalent is
used for exterior sheathing and the minimum of 5/8 inch
sheetrock or equivalent is used on the interior."
G. Section 307.G.1 . (d) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 307.G.1 . (d) Partitions 6 feet or over in length
without openings.
Minimum Size Maximum Spacing
2x4s (2" thickness) 16" on center
2x4s (4" thickness) 24" on center
H. Section 310.6.6. is amended to read as follows:
"Section 310.8.6. Reroofing. No nore than,three (3) layers
without architect's written approval . Metal edgingshall be
required if reroofing is over wood shingles."
I. Section 310.C. is amended by adding:
"Section 310.C.5. Reroofing according to manufacturer's
specifications."
e J. Unlimited Area Buildings: In "unlimited area buildings" as
required by Section 507.
k. Aircraft Hangars. In aircraft hangars.
1 . Storage and Workshop Areas. In all portions of Use Group A
(assembly), B (business), I (Institutional ) or R-1 and R-2 (resi-
dential , hotels and multifamily) occupied for storage, workshops
or similar purposes.
Exception: Individual storage or workshop areas located
entirely within a dwelling unit.
m. Cellar or Basement. In every story, cellar or basement of
all buildings where there is not provided at least twenty (20) square
feet of opening entirely above the adjoining grade level in each
fifty (50) lineal feet of exterior wall in the story, cellar or
basement, on at least two sides of the building. Openings shall
have a minimum dimension of not less than twenty-two (22) inches.
Such openings shall be unobstructed to allow firefighting and
rescue operations from the exterior. -
Exception: If the area of a cellar exceeds two thousand, five
hundred (2,500) square feet, an automatic suppression system is
required.
For the purposes of this section, an opening in an exterior wall
qualifies as follows :
1 ) Doors or access panels may be included in the determination
of openings.
2) Windows may be included in the determination of openings if they provide a breakable glazed area of not less than twenty-two
(22) inches in its least clear dimension.
n. Painting Rooms. In spray painting rooms or shop when paint-
ing, brushing, dipping, or mixing is regularly conducted using flam-
mable materials.
o. Trash Rooms and Chutes. In rooms or areas used for inciner-
ation, trash, laundry collection, or similar uses. At alternate
floor levels and at top of all chutes used in conjunction with
these rooms or areas. If 2,500 square feet, section "m" shall apply.
Exception: Such room located entirely within and serving a single
dwelling unit.
p. Unenclosed Vertical Openings . In unenclosed vertical openings
between floors as required by Sections 631 and 816.6.
q. Range Hoods. In range hood in accordance with the mechanical
code listed in Appendix B and as follows:
1 ) System operation: When the fire suppression system is acti-
vated, all gas and electrical sources serving cooking appliances,
grease consuming appliances or fume incinerators and equipment
associated with the hoods shall be automatically deactivated. Such
gas and electrical sources shall not be capable of reactivation
except by manual means after the fire suppression system has been
serviced and is again ready for action.
2) Actuation: Hood and duct suppression (extinguishing)
systems shall provide for both automatic and manual actuation of
the system. Exception: Automatic sprinkler systems need not be
(74 provided with means for manual actuation.
3) Manual station location: A manual stafion for actuation of
the suppression (extinguishing) system shall be located at or near
one of the means of egress from the area but not nearer than 10 feet
to the range hood unless otherwise specifically approved, and shall
be securely mounted not less than 412 feet nor more than 5 feet
above the floor.
4) Maintenance: The system shall be maintained at full operating
capacity by the owner or tenant and shall be serviced every six months.
5) Nozzle accessibility: All nozzles shall be accessible for
cleaning and replacement.
6) CO2 system installation: CO2 (carbon dioxide) suppression
(extinguishing) systems shall be installed in accordance with this
section and Section 1708.6.
7) Dry chemical system installation: Dry chemical (approved
dry chemical extinguishing media) suppression systems shall be in-
stalled in accordance with this section and Section 1710.6.
r.. Alternate Protection. In special use areas of buildings or
structures, an automatic fire alarm system may be installed in lieu
of a fire suppression system when approved by the building official
and fire department and when such fire suppression system installa-
tion would be detrimental or dangerous to the specific use or
occupancy and special use areas are separated in accordance with
the requirements of Article 14, Table 1402.
B. Section 1708.6 is amended to read as follows:
"1708.6 Range hoods: In addition to the requirements of
this section and the requirements of Section 1702.3.q as amended,
range hood carbon dioxide systems shall conform to the requirements
of Section 1708.6.1 through 1708.6.6.
C. Sections 1710.6, 1710.6. .1 , 1710.6.2, 1710.6.3, 1710.6.4,
1710.6.5, 1710.6.6 and 1710.6.7 are amended to read as follows:
"1710.6 Range hoods : In addition to the requirements of this
section and the requirements of 1702.3.q as amended, range hood dry
chemical systems shall conform to the requirements of Section 1710.6.1
through 1710.6.7 as amended.
1710.6.1 Labeling: Dry chemical systems shall bear the label
of a nationally recognized testing or inspection agency and shall
be installed in accordance with their recommendations and shall be
approved by the department and fire department.
1710.6.2 Size: The size of hood and duct covered by a single
system shall not exceed the agency's recommendation.
1710.6.3 Dry chemical . Dry chemical agent used shall be non-
toxic.
1710.6.4 Multiple hood protection: , ultiple hoods may be
protected by a comon system if in conformance with a report of a
nationally recognized testing or inspection agency.
1710.6.5 Duct system limitation: Each duct system shall
constitute an individual system serving only exhaust hoods on one
(1 ) floor.
1710.6.6 Container location: Dry chemical bottles shall be
located at least fifteen (15) feet from the range or range hood, 441)
or as approved by the department and fire department.
J. Section 311 .D.2. is amended by adding:
"Section 311 .D.2. (c) In lieu of metal valleys, a shingled-in
valley may be installed. The shingles on the first section
of roof to be shingled, shall extend not less than one (1 )
foot past the valley. The shingles on the roof coming into
the valley shall be cut to a straight line not more than two
(2) inches out of the valley line."
K. Section 311 .E. is amended by adding:
"Section 311 .E.3. Wood gable finished siding held 3/4" above
sloping roof."
L. Section 312.C. is amended by adding:
"Outlet shall not be allowed to discharge into the sanitary
sewer."
M. Section 315.A. is amended by adding:
"Section 315.A.6. Kitchen or bathroom fans shall not exhaust
into garage area. "
N. Section 315.B.1 . (a) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 315.B.1 . (a) Foundation walls and footing may not
be less than 42" below finish grade, 6" minimum thickness
at the top and may be flared to not less than 12" at the
bottom."
0. Section 315.B.1 . (c) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 315.B.1 . (c) Studs, maximum spacing 24" Q.C. if
four hundred (400) square feet or less. Maximum spacing
16" O.C. if over four hundred (400) square feet. Doubling
of studs not required on jambs of opening less than 3'5"
wide. Rafters in all cases shall be sixteen (16) inches
O.C. If approved trusses are used, spacing of twenty-four
(24) inches will be allowed."
P. Section 315.B. is amended by adding:
"Section 315.B.2. Maximum height not to exceed twelve (12)
feet. "
Q. Section 315.C. is amended by adding:
"Section 315.C.2. Maximum height not to exceed twelve (12)
feet."
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16.04.301. Conflicts with other provisions.
In all instances where the provisions of the Suburban Building
Officials Building Code adopted in this chapter conflict with
specific provisions of the electrical code, plumbing code, heat-
ing code or fire prevention code of the city, either as presently
adopted or to be adopted or amended in the future, the specific
provisions of these individual codes shall supersede and take
precedence over the conflicting provisions in the SBOC Building
Code. Provided however the SBOC Building Code shall take precedence
over the Basic Building Code when they are in conflict.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: February 24, 1982
Passed: February 24, 1982
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk