HomeMy WebLinkAboutG46-01 Ordinance No. G46-01
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2000
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 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repealed.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, to read as follows :
Chapter 16.04
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16.04.010 Adopted-Exceptions.
16.04.020 Additions, Insertions, and Changes.
16.04.030 Sidewalks, Approaches and Driveways-When Required.
16.04.040 Fence Installation.
16.04.050 Assessors Receipt.
16.04.060 Street Numbers.
16.04.070 Construction Operations.
16.04.080 Conflicts With Other Provisions.
16.04.010 ADOPTED-EXCEPTIONS.
That a certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of Elgin., being marked and designated as the International Building Code 2000 as
published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as
the Building Code of the City of Elgin for establishing minimum. regulations governing the
construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy, and
maintenance of all buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of said International Building Code 2000 are hereby referred to,
adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions,
insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in this chapter.
16.04.020 ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS AND CHANGES.
The International Building Code 2000 is amended and revised in the following respects
Section 101.1 Title, shall be amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Elgin, hereinafter
referred to as "this chapter
Section 101.4.1 Electrical, shall be amended to read as follows:
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The provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric Code 1999 Edition as amended by Chapter
16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation of
electrical systems, including alteration, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances,
fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Section 101.4.2 Gas, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of Chapterl6.20 and Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as
amended, shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas
appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to
gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of
appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas
appliances and related accessories.
Section 101.4.3 Mechanical, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Mechanical Code 2000, as amended by Chapterl6.32
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation,
alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling,
air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy related systems
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of State of Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the
Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alteration,
repairs and replacement of plumbing system, including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system. The
provisions of 77 Illinois Administrative Code Chapter I: Department of Public Health
Subchapter r: Part 905 et seq., as amended, shall apply to private sewage disposal
systems.
Section 101.4.5 Property maintenance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code 1998, as amended by
Chapterl6.12 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to existing
structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating,
sanitation, life and fire safety, hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and
occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
Section 101.4.6 Fire prevention, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the City of Elgin Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 16.28 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to
structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the
storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to
life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures premises; and from the
construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm
systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
Section 101.4.7 Energy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency, shall be amended to read as follows: The
Department of Code Administration& Development Services may be referred to as the
department of building inspection for the purposes of this chapter and the Director of the
Department of Code Administration &Development Services may be referred to as the
code official for the purposes of this chapter. Any reference to the terms "code official,"
"building code official"or"official" in this code shall also include the authorized
designee of such code official, building code official or official.
Section 103.2 Appointment, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 103.3 Deputies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 104.4 Inspections, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, shall make all of the required inspections. The
building official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to
report upon unusual technical issues that arise.
Section 104.7 Department records, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 104.8 Liability, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.1 Required, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge,
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system, the installation of which is regulated by this code or any other code adopted by
the City of Elgin or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit.
Section 105.1.1 Annual permit, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.1.2 Annual permit records, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled "Building,"paragraph 1
shall be amended to read as follows:
One-story detached accessory structures used as playhouses and similar uses, provided
the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m).
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled"Building,"paragraph 2
shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled "Building,"paragraph 6
shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled "Mechanical,"paragraph 4
shall be amended to read as follows:
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment, used for
production only.
Section 105.3.1 Action on application, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, shall examine or cause to be examined applications for
permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application
or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the
building official, or designee, shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons
therefore. If the building official, or designee, is satisfied that the proposed work
conforms to the requirements of this code, or any other code adopted by the City of
Elgin, and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official, or designee, shall
issue a permit therefore as soon as practicable.
Section 105.7 Placement of permit, shall be amended to read as follows:
A. True copy of the building permit shall be kept on the site of operations, open to
public inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work and until the
completion of the same.
B. A placard issued by the code official shall be posted at the site of operations,
which placard shall be posted at an exterior location not more than 100 feet from the
lot line of the subject property nearest to any street or other thoroughfare. Such
placard shall contain the following information:
1. Address of the property for which the permit was issued.
2. The number of the building permit, as provided by the Department of Code
Administration& Development Services
3. A description of the permit type issued.
4. The date of the permits issuance.
5. The name(s) of the permit holder(s) and contractor(s) performing the work
authorized in the permit.
6. The signature of the code official.
Section 107.3 Temporary power, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official, or designee, may authorize the temporary supply and use power in part of
an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and a final certificate of
completion has been issued. The part of an electric installation covered by the temporary
certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power as
set forth in Chapter 16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 108.2 Schedule of fees shall be amended to read as follows:
The fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be paid in accordance
with Chapter 16.48 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection, shall be amended to read as follows:
Insulation inspection: After all rough inspections are completed and before drywall or plaster
lath is installed an insulation inspection is required.
Section 109.4 Inspection agencies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Section 109.5 Inspection requests, shall be amended to read as follows:
It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify
the building official when work is ready for inspection at least 24 hours prior to the inspection
request time. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for
inspection of such work for any inspections that are required by the code.
Section 110.4 Temporary occupancy, shall be amended to read as follows:
The building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of
the entire work covered by the permit provided that the portion or portions of the building or
structure that are to be occupied meet all health and safety standards and requirements. The
building official shall issue a letter stating the time period in which the all required work is to be
completed and such letter shall be signed by the permit holder or his or her authorized
representative. The letter shall contain specific dates for the completion of each outstanding
item. The failure to complete each outstanding item by the specified date shall result in the
revocation of the certificate of occupancy and the vacation of the building or structure within 24
hours.
Section 110.6 Partial occupancy, shall be created to read as follows:
The building official is authorized to issue a partial occupancy for the installation of machines,
equipment, furniture, or other items required before the commencement of business. The portion
of the building or structure that is to be occupied must meet all health and safety standards and
requirements.
Section 112 Board of appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 113.4 Violation penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the
approved constnlction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate
issued under the provisions or the code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribe by Chapter 1.20
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 114.2 Issuance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be posted on the property where the violation
exists. All persons working in the building or structure at that time of the posting of the stop
work order shall be notified that the stop work order was posted. Upon issuance of a stop work
order the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reasons for the
issuance of the order.
Section 302.3.3 Separated uses, subsection entitled"Exceptions,"paragraph 2 shall be amended
to read as follows:
Private garages attached side-by-side to rooms in occupancies of use group R-1, R-2, R-3 or 1-1
shall be separated from adjacent interior spaces and the attic by fire partitions and floor- to-
ceiling assemblies which are constructed with not less than a one-hour fire resistance rating, The
door opening between the garage and the residence shall have a minimum fire rating of 20
minutes and be equipped with a closer.
Section 310.1 Residential Group "R"paragraph R-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Residential Group R shall include all buildings arranged for occupancy as one or two family
dwelling units and multiple single family dwellings where each unit has an independent means
of egress and is separated by an approved two-hour rated fire separation assembly.
rk Section 507.9 Subdivision of existing unlimited area, shall be created to read as follows:
Subdivision of Existing Unlimited Area Buildings. Lawfully existing unlimited area buildings
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divided by new lot lines are not required to comply with the setback regulations set forth in this
section provided each of the following requirements is met:
1. A fire separation rating at the lot line dividing the building shall have a minimum fire-
resistance rating of 3 hours.
2. The existing building complied with all requirements for unlimited area building regulations
prior to the subdivision.
3. Building areas being subdivided must be of the same use group.
4. Any addition or alteration of any portion of a building shall comply with all requirements for
an unlimited area building.
Section 714.2.7.5 Hold open devices, shall be created to read as follows:
Combination heat and smoke actuated hold open devices, when used, shall be installed on both
sides of the wall, interconnected so that the operation of any single device will permit the door to
close. Combination smoke and heat detectors shall be installed at the door opening and at the
ceiling in conformance with NFPA 80, as listed in Appendix A unless otherwise approved by the
building official.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group area exceeds 5000 square feet in area or is located either above or below the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-4 fire area, an approved automatic fire
suppression system shall be required as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-4 Use Group is located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-4 Use Group
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the A-4 Use Group and the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-4 fire area, including the level
of exit discharge.
Section 903.1.3 Group B, shall be created to read as follows:
Buildings with a Use Group B fire area shall provide an approved automatic fire suppression
system as follows:
Within all buildings with a Use Group B occupancy having one of the or more of the following:
more than 7500 square feet in area; two (2) stories when the combined total area of the two (2)
floors exceeds10,000 square feet; three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of each floor.
Section 903.2.01 Automatic sprinkler system, shall be created to read as follows:
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in every building more than four(4)
stories in height or fifty (50) feet in height. For the purposes of this section, basements shall be
included as stories. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in buildings less
than five (5) stories in height as provided in this chapter
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
Use Group A-1. An approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided in all Use
Group A-1 fire areas as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-1 Use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-1 Use Group; and
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-1 Use Group and the level
of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-1 fire area, including the level of exit
discharge.
Exception: Auditorium areas subject to the building official's approval.
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Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group A-2 fire area comprises more than 3000 square feet in area or is located
either above or below the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire area,
an approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. On the entire story or floor level where the A-2 use Group is located.
2. On all stories and floor levels below.. the A-2 Use Group.
3. On all intervening stories and floor levels between the A-2 Use Group and the level of exit
discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-2 fire area, including the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group area exceeds 5000 square feet in area, or is located either above or below the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-3, fire area, an approved automatic
fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-3, Use Group is located.
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-3, Use Group.
3. Throughout all intervening stories and floor levels below the A-3, Use Group and the
level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group A-3, A-4, or E fire area,
including the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.2 Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group area exceeds 5000 square feet in area, or is located either above or below
the level of exit discharge of exits that serve the Use Group E fire area, an approved automatic
fire suppression system shall be provided as follows:
1. On the entire story or floor level where the E Use Group is located.
2. On all stories and floor levels below the E Use Group
3. On all intervening stories and floor levels below the E Use Group and the level of exit
discharge of exits that serve the Use Group E fire area, including the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.3 Group F-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group F-1 and F-2 fire areas, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group F-1 or F-2 having more than 7500 square feet in area; two (2)
stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000 square feet; three (3) stories
regardless of the square footage of each story.
Section 903.2.5 Group 1, shall be amended to read as follows:
An approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided in all buildings with a Use
Group 1 (1-1 thru 1-3) fire area.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings where Use Group I-1 facilities are located at the level of exit discharge and
accommodate five (5) or less occupant load and each room or space has a direct exit to the
outside.
2. In buildings where Use Group 1-2 child. care facilities are located at the level of exit
discharge and accommodate five (5) children or less and room or space has a direct exit to the
outside.
Section 903.2.6 Groups M, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group M fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system
shall be provided as follows:
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In all buildings with a Use Group M having more than 7500 square feet in area; two (2) stories if
the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000 square feet; three (3) stories regardless
of square footage.
Exception: Open parking structures.
Section 903.2.10.1 Repair garages, Paragraph 2 shall be amended to read as follows: One-story
buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 7500 square feet.
Section 903.2.11, Group S-2, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system
shall be provided as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-2 having more than 7500 square feet in area; two (2) stories
if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000 square feet; three (3) stories regardless
of square footage of each floor.
Exception: Open parking garages.
Section 903.2.10, Group S-1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system
shall be provided as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group S-1 having more than 7500 square feet in area; two (2) stories
if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000 square feet; three (3) stories regardless
of square footage of each floor..
Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors, shall be amended to read as follows:
Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel when a fire
alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible
supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a
substitute for required open-area detection. Duct smoke detectors shall be located as provided in
Sections 606.2.1, 606.2.2, 606.2.3 and 606.3 of the International Mechanical Code 2000 as
amended by EMC 16.32. Exceptions shall remain as published.
Chapter 11 ACCESSIBILITY, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1205.3.3 Court drainage, shall be amended to read as follows:
The bottom of every court shall be properly graded and drained to a public storm sewer or other
approved disposal system.
Section 1208.2 Attic spaces, shall be amended to read as follows:
An opening not less than 22 inches by 30 inches (559mm by 762 mm) shall be provided to any
attic area having a clear height of over 30 inches (762 mm). A minimum 30 inch(762 mm) clear
headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the access opening. Attic access doors
and hatches shall have a mechanical latching device such that the door will not open unless the
latch is physically or manually released. Such doors and hatches shall be operable from both
sides and achieve a fire-resistance-rating not less than the assembly being penetrated.
Section 1209.1 Floors, shall be amended to read as follows:
e0l" In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floors shall have a smooth, hard, non-
absorbent surface or covering that extends upward onto the walls at least 4 inches (10.16 cm)
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Section 1404.2 Weather-resistive barrier, shall be amended to read as follows: Asphalt saturated
felt free from holes and breaks, weighing not less than 15 pounds per 100 square feet and
complying with ASTM D 776 or other approved weather resistant material shall be applied over
studs or sheathing of all exterior walls, with flashing as described in Section 1405.3, as required.
Such felt or material shall be applied horizontally, with the upper layer lapped over the lower
layer not less than two (2) inches. Where vertical joints occur, material shall overlap not less
than six (6) inches.
Exception: Such felt or material is permitted to be omitted in the following situations:
1. In detached accessory buildings.
2. Under paper-backed stucco lath.
Section 1511 Screening of mechanical equipment, shall be created to read as follows:
Section 1511.1 General. All rooftop mechanical equipment, on buildings 30 feet(9.15 m) or
under in height, extending more than 36" (913 mm)above the roof, including but not limited
heating, air conditioning, ventilating or other mechanical equipment shall be screened or
enclosed in a manner which masks the equipment from view.
Section 1511.2 Construction. Construction of the screening or enclosure shall comply with
the provisions of this chapter, and shall be of the same character and design as the building.
Section 1511.3 Permits. A building permit shall not be issued for any building unless the
screening or enclosure is included on plans submitted with the building permit application.
Section 1603.3 Live loads posted, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial
building is designed to exceed 50 pounds per square foot (2.40 Min'), such design live loads
shall be conspicuously posted by the owner at all entrances to all applicable portions of each
story. Signs used for such posting shall be made durable either by laminating, framing or
engraving in plastic. The print on such signs shall consist of uppercase letters, be in a contrasting
color and have a font size of at least size 20 points. The code official shall approve each sign
before it is installed. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices.
Section 1805.4.6 Wood foundations, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1805.10 Horizontal reinforcement, shall be created to read as follows:
Concrete walls shall be reinforced by four(4) number five rods. Two (2) of the number five
rods shall be located twelve (12) inches from the bottom of the wall and the remaining two (2)
number five rods shall be located twelve (12) inches below the top of the wall.
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TABLE 2304.7(3) shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING AND
SINGLE-FLOOR GRADES CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS WITH STRENGTH
AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS.Notes a&b
(Plywood Structural panels are to be marked as a 4/5 rating)
SHEATHING GRADES ROOF` FLOOR'
Panel span rating Panel thickness Maximum span(inches) Load' (psf) Maximum span
roof/floor span (inches) (inches)
With edge Without edge Total load Live load
support support
12\0 5/8 12 12 50 40 0
16\0 5/8 16 16 50 40 0
20\0 5/8 20 20 50 40 0
24\0 5/8 24 20g 50 40 16
24\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
32\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
eolol 40\20 3/4,7/8 40 32 40 30 24
48\24 21/32, 3/4, 7/8 48 36 45 35 32
54\32 7/8, 1 54 40 45 35 32
60\32 1,11/8 60 48 45 35 32
SINGLE FLOOR GRADES ROOF` FLOORd
Panel span rating Panel thickness Maximum span(inches) Load' (psf) Maximum span
(inches) (inches)
With edge Without edge Total load Live load
support f support`
16 oc 5/8 24 24 50 40 16'
20 oc 5/8, 3/4 24 24 50 40 20h,1
24 oc 23/32,3/4 48 36 35 25 24
32 oc 7/8, 1 48 40 50 40 32
48 oc 1 3/32, 1 1/8 60 48 50 40 48
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For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot=0.0479 kN/m_
A. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.
A. Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section 2304.7
B. Uniform load deflection limitations 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load,1/240 under live load only.
C. Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with blocking unless 1/4 inch minimum thickness
underlayment or I_inches of approved cellular or lightweight concrete is placed over the subfloor,or finish floor is 3/4 inch wood strip.
Allowable uniform load based on deflection of 1/360 of span is 100 pounds per square floor(psf)except the span rating of 48 inches on center is
based on a total load of 65 psf.
D. Allowable load at maximum span.
E. On spans 16"or greater tongue-and-groove edges,panel edge clips(one midway between each support,except two equally spaced between
supports 48 inches on center),lumber blocking,or other.Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphgrams requirements.
F. For_inch panel,maximum span shall be 24 inches.
G. Is permitted to be 24 inches on center where 3/4 inch wood strip flooring is installed at right angles to joist.
H.
Is permitted to be 24 inches on center for floors where 1 _inches of cellular or lightweight concrete is
applied over the panels.
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Table 2304.7(5)shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE LOAD(PSF)FOR STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF SHEATHING CONTINUOUS OVER TWO
OR MORE SPANS AND STRENGTH AXIS PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS
(Plywood structural panels are five-ply, five-layer unless otherwise noted)a,b
PANEL GRADE THICKNESS (INCH) MAXIMUM SPAN LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPAN (psf)
(inches)'
Live Total
Structural 1 5/8 24 70 80
Sheathing
23/32, 3/4 24 90 100
Sheathing, other 5/8 16 45` 55`
grades covered in
DOC,PS 1 o DOC
PS 2
5/8 24 45c 55c
23/32, 3/4 24 60` 65:
For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot=0.0479kN/mZ.
a. Roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of Section2304.7
b. Uniform load deflection limitations: 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load. Edges shall be blocked with
lumber of other approved type of edge supports.
c. For composite and four-ply plywood structural panel, load shall be reduced by 15 pounds per square foot.
d.On spans 16" or greater panel edge clips(one midway between each support,except two equally spaced between
supports 48 inches on center),lumber blocking,or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked diaphgrams
requirements
Chapter 27 Electrical, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of NFPA 70 National
Electric Code 1999 Edition as amended by Chapter 16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 as
amended, shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alteration, repairs,
replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of the
International Mechanical Code 2000, as amended by Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of
mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances,
including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators,
and other energy related systems
Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of the Illinois State
Plumbing Code as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs and replacement to the plumbing system,
including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a
water or sewage system. The provisions of the 77 Illinois Administrative Code Chapter I:
Department of Public Health Subchapter Part 905 et seq as amended shall apply to private
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sewage disposal systems.
Section 3103.1 General, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this section shall apply to tents, membrane structures and other structures
erected for a period of less than 30 days or as herein described. Those erected for a longer period
of time shall comply with Section 3102 of this chapter or with all applicable sections of this
chapter where Section 3102 is not applicable. The code official may issue a permit for temporary
construction. Such permit shall be limited as to time of service, but such temporary construction
shall not be permitted for more than 6 months. Tents, air supported structures and other
temporary structures may be erected for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days for 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. Said
application shall be made not later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of use of
said tent.
Exception: Open-sided tents shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Section 3303.1 Demolition, shall be amended to read as follows: Where a building, structure or
portion thereof has been demolished and a building permit for any building reconstruction has
not been applied for or approved, the demolition shall include the removal of all below grade
walls, vaults, footings, slabs and foundation walls.
Section 3303.4 Vacant lot, shall be amended to read as follows: Where a structure has been
demolished or removed the vacant lot shall be filled with clean fill to within 4 inches of finished
grade and maintained to the existing grade with black dirt. Existing grade will match the
adjacent lots with provisions for proper drainage.
Section 3303.6 Utility connections, shall be amended to read as follows:
All utilities, including sewer and water, shall be terminated in an approved manner at the
property line or easement location.
Section 3303.7,Maintance of lot, shall be created to read as follows: Property which will remain
vacant for a period of more than six months shall be seeded or planted with ground cover and the
resulting growth maintained.
16.04.030 SIDEWALKS, APPROACHES AND DRIVEWAYS-WHEN REQUIRED
A concrete sidewalk and driveway approach, conforming with the specifications
established in Chapter 13.04 of this code shall be required prior to the issuance of an occupancy
permit for any new building or structure, which is situated on a lot or plot of ground which abuts
upon any street in the city unless said sidewalk is specifically exempted. Driveways located on
private property must be paved with concrete, masonry pavers or asphalt prior to the issuance of
an occupancy permit.
16.04.040 FENCE INSTALLATION.
A building permit is required prior to the construction or installation of any fence within
the city. Fences shall be constructed or installed according to the regulations established in Title
19 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
16.04.050 ASSESSOR'S RECEIPT
No certificate of use and occupancy shall be issued until and unless a non-executed
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. The owner of such property shall obtain from the
assessor, in the form prescribed by such official, a receipt showing that the non-executed
certificate of use and occupancy has been filed and that the property is subject to increased
assessment from the date of the issuance of the certificate on a proportionate basis for the year in
which the improvement was completed. The owner of the property shall file such receipt with
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the building official, and a certified copy of the certificate, when issued, shall be filed with the
assessor.
16.04.060 STREET NUMBERS
A. Required. All lots, buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the city
shall be assigned a street number in accordance with the numbering system
established by the Department of Code Administration and Development Services.
A. Size and Type. Street numbers shall be displayed in a position easily observed and
readable from the public right-of-way. All numbers shall be in Arabic numerals at
least 5 inches high. (3 inch numbers are acceptable on existing buildings if they are
easily visible from the adjoining street or parking lot.)
B. Location.
1. Prior to the start of construction of any structure on vacant land, the assigned
street number shall be posted in a prominent location, visible from the adjoining
street.
2. No structure shall be occupied 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 readily visible from the adjoining street, the
number shall be placed elsewhere in close proximity to the front entrance where it is
not obstructed.
3. The street number of multiple tenant buildings with common entrances shall be
placed in a prominent location visible from the adjoining street or parking area. Each
tenant space shall have the numbers or letters assigned to that unit posted on the door
of that unit.
16.04.070 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
Construction or alteration operations shall not be carried on prior to sunrise or after
sunset unless approved in writing by the building official. On Sundays the permitted hours for
construction or alteration shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
16.04.080 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER PROVISIONS.
When a provision of this chapter conflicts with any other provision of the Elgin
Municipal Code regulating the same subject matter, the more stringent or restrictive provision
shall apply.
Section 3 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby
repealed.
Section 4 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by
law.
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: July 11, 2001
Passed: July 11, 2001
Omnibus Vote : Yeas : 7 Nays : 0
Recorded: July 12 , 2001
Published:
Attest :
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Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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