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• AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2012"
AS THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE CITY OF ELGIN
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1976, as amended, be and is hereby repealed.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 Assessor's 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 2012, 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 2012 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 2012 is amended and revised in the following respects:
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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" or `'this code."
Section 101.4.1 Gas, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of Chapter 16.20 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 101.4.2 Mechanical, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Mechanical Code 2012, 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.
Section 101.4.3 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 101.4.4 Property maintenance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code 2012, as amended by
Chapter 16.12 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 101.4.5 Fire prevention, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Fire Code 2012, as amended by 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
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life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the
• construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression, automatic
sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises
from occupancy or operation.
Section 101.4.6 Energy, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the State of Illinois Energy Conservation Code, as amended, shall
apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy
efficiency.
Section 101.4.7 Electrical, shall be created to read as follows:
The provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2011 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 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency, shall be amended to read as follows:
The Community Development Department may be referred to as the department of
building inspection for the purposes of this chapter and the Director of the Community
Development Department 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
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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, #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, 42 shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Building, #6 shall be deleted in its
entirety.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, subsection entitled Mechanical, 44 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. 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
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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 108.3 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 109.2 Schedule of permit 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 110.3.5 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 110.4 Inspection agencies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 110.5 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.
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Section 111.1.1 entitled Certificate of Re-occupancy, shall be created to read as follows:
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Certificate of Re-occupancy. Any person seeking to establish an occupancy in an
existing building or any portion thereof shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Re-
occupancy. Every Certificate of Re-occupancy shall state that the new occupancy
complies with all applicable provisions of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
including the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Heating, Ventilating and Mechanical Code,
Fire Prevention Code and zoning ordinance and that all building systems are operational.
Section 111.3 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 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 111.5 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 113.1 General shall be amended to read as follows:
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the
building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be
and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall consist of the
Building Commission members and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall
adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.
Section 113.3 Qualifications, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 114.4 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 construction 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 prescribed by Chapter 1.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
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Section 115.2 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 310.5 Residential Group R-3, shall be amended to read as follows:
Residential Group R-3 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. Residential Group R-3 shall further include residential occupancies
where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as group R-1,
R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units:
Boarding houses (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants;
Boarding houses (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants;
• Care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons receiving
care;
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants;
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants.
Section 406.3.4 Separation, shall be amended to read as follows:
1. The private garage shall be separated from the residence and its attic as follows:
The walls separating the garage from habitable areas of the house shall have one layer
of 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or equivalent. Where a gable type connection is
used, the same construction shall be utilized as that separating the garage from the
adjacent habitable space. When the garage ceiling is to be finished to separate the
garage from the attic space, two (2) layers of 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or
equivalent shall be installed. The second layer of gypsum board shall be positioned
perpendicular to the first layer. All joints shall be taped and spackled. Where
habitable rooms are constructed over the garage, all walls shall have one layer of 5/8''
fire code type gypsum board or equivalent applied and the ceiling will have two
layers 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or equivalent. The door opening between the
garage and the residence shall have a minimum fire rating of 20 minutes and be
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2. Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceiling/floors separating
• the dwelling unit from the garage shall be constructed of a minimum no.26 gage sheet
steel and have no openings into the garage. Ducts in the garage shall be enclosed
with 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or equivalent.
3. A separation is not required between a Group R-3 and Group U carport provided the
carport is entirely open on two (2) or more sides and there are no enclosed areas
above.
Section 501.2 Address identification, shall be amended to read as follows:
New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved Arabic address numbers
or letters. Each character shall be not less than 5 inches (127.5 mm) in height and not
less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) in width. They shall be installed on a contrasting
background and be plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. When
required by the code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a
private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the
structure. Address numbers shall be maintained.
Table 503 Allowable Building Heights and Areas, shall be amended to read as follows:
TABLE 503
ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREASa
Building height limitations shown in feet above grade plane. Story limitations shown as stories
above grade plane.
Building area limitations shown in square feet, as determined by the definition of"Area,
building," per story
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE TYPE V
IV
A B A B A B HT A B
HEIGHT
(feet) UL 160 65 55 65 55 65 50 40
STORIES(S)
GROUP AREA(A)
S UL 5 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
A-1 A UL UL 15,500 8,500 14,000 8,500 15,000 11,500 5,500
S UL 11 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
A-2 A UL UL 15,500 9,500 14,000 9,500 15,000 11,500 6,000
S UL 11 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
A-3 A UL UL 15,500 9,500 14,000 9,500 15,000 11,500 6,000
S UL 11 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
A-4 A UL UL 15,500 9,500 14,000 9,500 15,000 11,500 6,000
S UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
A-5 A UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
S UL 11 5 4 5 4 5 3 2
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B A UL UL 37,500 23,000 28,500 19,000 36,000 18,000 9,000
• S UL 5 3 2 3 2 3 ] 1
E A UL UL 26,500 14,500 23,500 14,500 25,500 18,500 9,500
S UL 11 4 2 3 2 4 2 1
F-1 A UL UL 25,000 15,500 19,000 12,000 33,500 14,000 8;500
S UL 11 5 3 4 3 5 3 2
F-2 A UL UL 37,500 23,000 28,500 18,000 50,500 21,000 13,000
S 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NP
H-1 A 21,000 16,500 11,000 7,000 9,500 7,000 10,500 7,500 NP
S UL 3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1
H-2d A 21,000 16,500 11,000 7,000 9,500 7,000 10,500 7,500 3;000
S UL 6 4 2 4 2 4 2 1
H-3d A UL 60,000 26,500 14,000 17,500 13,000 25,500 10,000 5;000
S UL 7 5 3 5 3 5 3 2
H-4 A UL UL 37,500 17,500 28,500 17,500 36,000 18,000 6,500
S 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2
H-5 A UL UL 37,500 23,000 28,500 19,000 36,000 18,000 9,000
S UL 9 4 3 4 3 4 3 2
I-1 A UL 55,000 19,000 10,000 16,500 10,000 18,000 10,500 4,500
S UL 4 2 1 1 NP 1 1 NP
1-2 A UL UL 15,000 11,000 12,000 NP 12,000 9,500 NP
S UL 4 2 1 2 1 2 2 1
I-3 A UL UL 15,000 10,000 10,500 7,500 12,000 7,500 5;000
S UL 5 3 2 3 2 3 1 1
I-4 A UL 60,500 26,500 13,000 23,500 13,000 25,500 18,500 9,000
S UL 11 4 4 4 4 4 3 1
M A UL UL 21,500 12,500 18,500 12,500 20,500 14,000 9,000
S UL 11 4 4 4 4 4 3 2
R-1 A UL UL 24,000 16,000 24,000 16,000 20,500 12;000 7;000
S UL I1 4 4 4 4 4 3 2
R-2 A UL UL 24,000 16,000 24,000 16.000 20;500 12,000 7;000
S UL 11 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
R-3 A UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL UL
S UL 11 4 4 4 4 4 3 2
R-4 A UL UL 24,000 16,000 24,000 16,000 20,500 12,000 7,000
S UL 11 4 3 3 3 4 3 1
S-1 A UL 48,000 26,000 17,500 26,000 17,500 25,500 14,000 9,000
S UL 11 5 4 4 4 5 4 2
S-2b•` A UL 79,000 39,000 26,000 39,000 26,000 38,500 21,000 13;500
S UL 5 4 2 3 2 4 2 1
U` A UL 35,500 19,000 8,500 14,000 8;500 18,000 9,000 5,500
For SI: 1 foot=304.8 mm, 1 square foot=0.0929 mZ.
A=building area per story, S=stories above grade plane, UL=Unlimited,NP=Not permitted.
a. See the following sections for general exceptions to Table 503:
1. Section 504.2, Allowable building height and story increase due to automatic sprinkler
system installation.
2. Section 506.2, Allowable building area increase due to street frontage.
3. Section 506.3, Allowable building area increase due to automatic sprinkler system
installation.
4. Section 507, Unlimited area buildings.
b. For open parking structures, see Section 406.4.
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c. For private garages, see Section 406.3.
• d. See Section 415.7 for limitations.
Section 507.13 Subdivision of existing unlimited area building, shall be created to read as
follows:
Subdivision of Existing Unlimited Area Buildings. Lawfully existing unlimited area
buildings 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 603.1.2 Piping, shall be amended to read as follows:
• The use of combustible piping materials shall be permitted when installed in accordance
with the limitations of the International Mechanical Code 2012 as amended by Chapter
16.32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, and the state of Illinois Plumbing
Code as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 603.1.3 Electrical, shall be amended to read as follows:
The use of electrical wiring methods with combustible insulation, tubing, raceways, and
related components shall be permitted when installed in accordance with the limitations
of the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2011 Edition as amended by Chapter 16.24 of
the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 703.7 Marking and identification, shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and smoke partitions or any other
wall required to have protected openings or penetrations shall be effectively and
permanently identified with signs or stenciling. Such identification shall:
1. Be located in accessible concealed floors, floor-ceiling or attic spaces;
2. Be repeated at intervals not exceeding 30 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally along
the wall or partition, and
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3. Including lettering not less than 2 inches (50.8 mm) in height, incorporating the
• suggested wording: `'FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER — PROTECT ALL
OPENINGS," or other wording.
Exception: Walls in Group R-2 occupancies that do not have a removable decorative
ceiling allowing access to the concealed space.
Section 704.9 Impact protection, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where the fire protective covering of a structural member is subject to impact damage
from moving vehicles, the handling of merchandise or other activity, the fire protective
covering shall be protected by corner guards or by a substantial jacket of metal or other
noncombustible material to a height of 8 feet (2438 mm) from the finished floor, or to the
ceiling, whichever is lower.
Exception: Corner protection is not required on concrete columns in open or enclosed
parking garages.
Section 708.1 General, shall be amended to read as follows:
The following wall assemblies shall comply with this section:
1. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building.
2. Walls separating sleeping units in occupancies in Group R-1 hotel occupancies, R-2
and I-1.
3. Walls separating tenant spaces and as required by Section 402.7.2.
4. Corridor walls as required by Section 1018.1.
5. Elevator lobby separation as required by Section 708.14.1.
Section 716.5.01 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 901.8 Pump and riser room size, shall be amended to read as follows:
Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate
space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer,
with sufficient working room around stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment
to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and
appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without
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removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required
• fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms
shall be provided with an exterior door large enough to allow removal of the largest piece
of equipment.
Section 901.8.1 Pump and riser room separation, shall be created to read as follows:
A minimum 1-hour fire-rated separation shall be provided for all fire pump and sprinkler
riser rooms.
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 where the floor of the upper most story is fifty (50) feet or
more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. 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:
1. Use Group A-1. An approved automatic fire suppression system shall be provided
throughout the entire building in all buildings with Use Group A-1 occupancies.
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. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the A-2 use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-2 Use Group; and
3. Throughout 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;
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2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the A-3 Use Group; and
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 fire area, including the
level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use GroupA-4 fire 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; and
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 903.2.2.1 Group B, shall be created to read as follows:
In all buildings with a Use Group B fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression
system shall be provided as follows:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group B fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area; or
2. In buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of the two (2) floors
exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
3. In buildings of three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each floor.
Section 903.2.3 Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group E fire 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. Throughout the entire story or floor level where the E Use Group is located;
2. Throughout all stories and floor levels below the E Use Group; and
3. Throughout 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.
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Section 903.2.4 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:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group F-1 or F-2 fire area having more than
7500 square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet;
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each
floor; or
4. In buildings with a Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.6 Group I, shall be amended to delete Exception 4').
Section 903.2.7 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:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group M fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet;
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each
floor; or
4. In buildings with a Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered
furniture or mattresses which exceeds 5,000 square feet.
Section 903.2.9, 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:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-1 fire area having more than 7500
square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
• 10,000 square feet;
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3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of the square footage of each
• floor; or
4. In buildings with a Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture
or mattresses which exceeds 2,500 square feet.
Section 903.2.9.1 Repair garages, Number 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 7500 square
feet.
Section 903.2.10, 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:
1. Throughout all buildings with a Use Group S-2 fire area having more than 7,500
square feet in area;
2. In buildings with two (2) stories if the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed
10,000 square feet; or
3. In buildings with three (3) or more stories regardless of square footage of each floor.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 or where located beneath
other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies as
applicable in Section 101.2.
Section 903.3.5 Water supplies, shall be amended to read as follows:
Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and the
standards referenced in Section 903.3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected
against backflow in accordance with the requirements of this section and the State of
Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended. Hydrant water flow data used for the design of any sprinkler system
shall be no more than 1 year old. A minimum 10% safety factor shall be provided in the
fire protection system hydraulic calculations. On each design drawing, provide a copy of
the hydraulic nameplate for each hydraulically calculated area.
Section 903.3.5.1 Domestic services, shall be amended to read as follows:
A domestic service shall not provide the water supply for the automatic sprinkler system.
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Exception: Single water supply and combination systems may be utilized in conjunction
• with a residential fire sprinkler system as part of a looped system where such a system is
permitted under applicable provisions of Chapter 16.36 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended.
Section 903.4.2 Alarms, shall be amended to read as follows:
An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved
location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. In addition, alarm
indicating appliance audio/visual devices shall be seen and heard within all areas of the
building. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow
equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the
system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler
system shall activate the building fire alarm system. Where automatic fire sprinklers
provide protection to an area with an approved flow switch interconnected to the fire
alarm system, a white strobe shall be installed at each multi- sprinkler riser.
Section 903.4.2.1 Test Valves, shall be created to read as follows:
Fire sprinkler system inspectors test valves shall be accessible at all times and located no
more than 6 feet above finished floor. On multiple riser systems, test valves shall be
marked as to which riser and area it tests.
• Section 903.4.3 Floor control valves, shall be amended to read as follows:
Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the point of
connection to the riser on each floor of all multiple story buildings.
Section 905.3.1 Height, shall be amended to read as follows:
Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level
of the highest story is more than 2 stories and/or 26 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle ground access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is more
than 2 stories and/or 26 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle ground
access.
Section 905.3.9 Storage warehouses, shall be created to read as follows:
In all warehouse storage areas exceeding 50,000 square feet or where storage exceeds 12
feet high, interior 2 `/2" fire hose valves with a 1 `/2" reducer to a 1 '/z" hose connection
shall be provided. Valves shall be located at each exterior door to the warehouse and/or
storage area. The location of all obstructions and/or rack storage shall be shown on any
plans. Where the system pressure exceeds 100 psi, a "Potter" reduced pressure adjustable
type valve shall be provided.
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Section 907.1.4 Control/annunciator panels, shall be created to read as follows:
• All fire alarm control panels or full function annunciator panels shall be installed within
10 feet of the building main entrance, sprinkler room, or in a location approved by the
fire code official.
Section 907.2.01, entitled Fire Alarm Application, shall be created to read as follows:
Notwithstanding other provisions within this Section 907/2, fire alarm systems shall be
installed in all buildings or tenant spaces of 2,500 square feet or more where automatic
fire sprinkler systems are not installed.
Section 907.2.7 Group M, shall be amended to read as follows:
A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance
with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group M occupancies where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. The combined Group M occupant load of all floors is 500 or more persons.
2. The Group M occupant load is more than 100 persons above or below the lowest
level of exit discharge.
• Multi-tenant Use Group M buildings will be "ring/alert by tenant," activated by the fire
pull station/automatic fire detection, and shall include a weatherproof clear outside strobe
over the entrance to each tenant space as directed by the fire code official. All outside
strobes to be a minimum 75 candela.
Exceptions:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in covered or open mall buildings
complying with Section 402.
2. A manual fire alarm box shall be required in all buildings when equipped with a fire
alarms system and automatic fire sprinkler system.
Section 907.3.1 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 2012 as amended by Chapter 16.32 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended. Exceptions shall remain as published.
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Section 912.1.1 Connection type, shall be created to read as follows:
• All fire department connections shall be a NST 4" Storz connection with a 30 degree
downturn (Storz type only).
Section 913.1.1 Test outlet valves, shall be created to read as follows:
An OS & Y control valve shall be provided on all fire pump test headers.
Section 1013.2 Where required, shall read as follows:
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, including mezzanines
equipment platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which are located more than 30
inches (762mm) measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36
inches (914 mm) horizontally to the edge of the open side. Guards shall be adequate in
strength and attachment in accordance with Section 1607.8. Guards shall be located
along glazed sides of stairways, ramps and landings that are located more than 30 inches
(762 mm) above the floor or grade below where the glazing provided does not meet the
strength and attachment requirements in Section 1607.8.
Where retaining walls with differences in grade level on either side of the wall in excess
of 30 inches (762mm) are located closer than 2 feet (610mm) to walk, path, parking lot or
driveway on the high side, such retaining walls shall be provided with guards that are
constructed in accordance with this section.
Exception: Guards are not required for the following locations:
1. On the loading side of loading docks or piers.
2. On the audience side of stages and raised platforms, including steps leading up to the
stage and raised platforms.
3. On raised stage and platform floor areas such as runways, ramps and side stages used
for entertainment or presentations.
4. At vertical openings in the performance area of stages and platforms.
5. At elevated walking surfaces appurtenant to stages and platforms for access to
utilization of special lighting or equipment.
6. Along vehicle service pits not accessible to the public.
7. In assembly seating where guards in accordance with Section 1028.14 are permitted
and provided.
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Section 10 13.8 Windows sills, shall be amended to read as follows:
In Occupancy Groups R-2 and R-3 and multiple-family dwellings, where the opening of
the sill portion of an operable window is located more than 72 inches above the finished
grade or other surfaces below, the lowest part of the clear opening of the window shall be
at a height not less than 36 inches above the finished floor surface of the room in which
the window is located. Operable sections of windows shall not permit openings that allow
the passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere where such openings are located with 36 inches
of the finished floor.
Exceptions:
1. Operable windows where the sill portion of the opening is located more than 75 feet
above the finished grade or other surface below and that are provided with window
fall prevention devices that comply with ASTM F 2006.
2. Windows whose openings will not allow a 4-inch-diameter sphere to pass through the
opening when the window is in its largest opened position.
3. Openings that are provide with window fall prevention devices that comply with
ASTM F 2090.
4. Windows that are provided with window opening control devices that comply with
Section 1013.8.1.
Section 1029.2.1 Minimum dimensions, shall be amended to add the following exceptions:
Exceptions: The minimum net clear opening height of windows below grade shall be 36
inches (914mm). The minimum net clear opening width of windows below grade shall
be 24 inches (610mm).
Chapter 11 Accessibility, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1206.3.3 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 1209.2 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 occupant side and achieve a fire-re si stance-
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rating not less than the assembly being penetrated. The access shall be in a readily
accessible location. When mechanical equipment is located in attics the requirements of
Chapter 16.32 of this title shall apply.
Exception: Doors and hatches that are hinged shall have latches operable from occupant
and non-occupant sides.
Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1404.2 Water-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 226 or other approved weather resistant
material shall be applied over studs or sheathing of all exterior walls, with flashing as
described in Section 1405.4, 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 unless aluminum or vinyl exterior siding is used.
2. Under paper-backed stucco lath.
• Section 1509.6.01 Screening of mechanical equipment, shall be created to read as follows:
All rooftop mechanical equipment, on buildings 30 feet (9.15 m) or less in height, extending
more than 36" (913 mm) above the roof, including but not limited to heating, air
conditioning, ventilating or other mechanical equipment, shall be screened or enclosed in a
manner which masks the equipment from view at a distance twice the height of the building
at finished grade elevation.
Construction of the screening or enclosure shall comply with the provisions of the building
code, and shall be of the same character and design as the building.
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 1603.1.1.1 Live loads posted, shall be created 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 kN/m2), 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 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
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shall approve each sign before it is installed. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface
• such notices.
Table 1607.1 shall be amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1607.1
MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo>AND
MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADS'
UNIFORM CONCENTRATED
OCCUPANCY OR USE (ps0 (fibs)
1. Apartments (see residential) --- ---
2. Access floor systems
Office use 50 2,000
Computer use
100 2,000
3. Armories and drill rooms 150 ---
4. Assembly areas and theaters
Fixed seats (fastened to floor)
Follow spot, projection and control rooms 60
Lobbies ---
Movable seats 50
Stage floors
• Platforms (assembly) 100
Other assembly areas
100
150
100
100
5. Balconies (exterior) and decks Same as
occupancy
served but
a minimum
of 60
6. Bowling alleys 75 ---
7. Catwalks 40 300
8. Cornices 60 ---
9. Corridors, except as otherwise indicated 100 ---
10. Dance halls and ballrooms 100 ---
11. Dining rooms and restaurants 100 ---
12. Dwellings (see residential) ---
13. Elevator machine room grating
(on area of 4 in 2) 300
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14. Finish light floor plate construction -
200
(on area of 1 in')
15. Fire escapes 100 ---
On single family dwellings only 40 """
16. Garages (passenger vehicles only) 40 Note a
Trucks and buses See Section 1607.7
17. Grandstands (see stadium and arena bleachers) --- -"-
18. Gymnasiums, main floors and balconies 100 ---
19. Handrails, guards and grab bars See Section 1607.8
20. Hospitals
Corridors above the first floor 80 1,000
Operating rooms, laboratories
Patient rooms 60 1,000
40 1,000
21. Hotels (see residential) --- ---
22. Libraries
Corridors above the first floor 80 1,000
Reading rooms
Stack rooms 60
1,000
• 150b 1,000
23. Manufacturing
Heavy 250 3,000
Light
125 2,000
24. Marquees 75 ---
25. Office buildings
Corridors above the first floor 80 2,000
File and computer rooms shall be designed for the
heavier loads based on anticipated occupancy --- ---
Lobbies and first-floor corridors
Offices
100 2,000
50 2,000
26. Penal institutions
Cell blocks 40
Corridors
100
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27. Residential
One- and two-family dwellings
Uninhabitable attics without storage'
Uninhabitable attics with limited storage''�' 10 ____
Habitable attics and sleeping areas
All other areas 20
Hotels and multifamily dwellings
Private rooms and corridors serving them 30
Public rooms and corridors serving them
40
40
100
28. Reviewing stands, grandstands and bleachers Note c
29. Roofs
All roof surfaces subject to maintenance workers 300
Awnings and canopies
Fabric construction supported by a lightweight rigid
skeleton structure 5
All other construction nonreducible
Ordinary flat, pitched, and curved roofs
Primary roof members, exposed to a work floor 20
Single panel point of lower chord of roof trusses or
any point along primary structural members 20
supporting roofs:
Over manufacturing, storage warehouses, and repair
garages
All other occupancies 2,000
Roofs used for special purposes
Roofs used for promenade purposes 300
Roofs used for roof gardens or assembly purposes
Note 1
Note 1
60
100
30. Schools
Classrooms 40 1;000
Corridors above first floor
First-floor corridors 80 1;000
• 100 1;000
2 3
I. Scuttles, skylight ribs and accessible ceilings --- 200
32. Sidewalks, vehicular driveways and yards, subject to 250 8,000'
trucking
33. Skating rinks 100 ---
34. Stadiums and arenas
Bleachers 100' ----
Fixed seats (fastened to floor)
60'
35. Stairs and exits
One- and two-family dwellings 40 Note f
All others
100
36. Storage warehouses
(shall be designed for heavier loads if required for
anticipated storage)
Heavy
Light 250
125
37. Stores
Retail
First floor
Upper floors 100 1,000
• Wholesale, all floors
75 1,000
125 1,000
38. Vehicle barriers systems See Section 1607.83
39. Walkways and elevated platforms (other than 60 ---
exitways)
40. Yards and terraces, pedestrians 100 - -
For SI: 1 inch=25.4 mm, 1 square inch= 645.16 mm'
1 square foot= 0.0929 m'
1 pound per square foot= 0.0479 Min , 1 pound= 0.004448 kN
1 pound per cubic foot= 16 kg/m3
a. Floors in garages or portions of buildings used for the storage of motor vehicles shall be
designed for the uniformly distributed live loads of Table 1607.1 or the following
concentrated loads: (1) for garages restricted to passenger vehicles accommodating not
more than 9 passengers, 3,000 pounds acting on an area of 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches; (2)
for mechanical parking structures without slab or deck which are used for storing
passenger vehicles only, 2,250 pounds per wheel.
b. The loading applies to stack room floors that support nonmobile, double faced library
• bookstacks, subject to the following limitations:
1. The nominal bookstack unit height shall not exceed 90 inches;
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2. The nominal shelf depth shall not exceed 12 inches for each face.. and
• 3. Parallel rows of double-faced bookstacks shall be separated by aisles not less than
36 inches wide.
c. Design in accordance with the ICC 300
d. Other uniform loads in accordance with an approved method which contains provisions
for truck loadings shall also be considered where appropriate.
e. The concentrated wheel load shall be applied on an area of 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches.
f. Minimum concentrated load on stair treads (on an area of 4 square inches) is 300 pounds.
g. Where snow loads occur that are in excess of the design conditions, the structure shall be
designed to support the loads due to the increased loads caused by drift buildup or a
greater snow design determined by the building official (see Section 1608).
h. See Section 1604.8.3 for decks attached to exterior walls.
i. Attics without storage are those where the maximum clear height between the joist and
the rafter is less than 42 inches, or where there are not two or more adjacent trusses with
the same web configuration capable of containing a rectangle 42 inches high by 2 feet
wide, or greater, located within the plane of the truss. For attics without storage, this live
load need not be assumed to act concurrently with any other live load requirements.
• j. For attics with limited storage and constructed with trusses, this live load need only be
applied to those portions of the bottom chord where there are two or more adjacent
trusses with the same web configuration capable of containing a rectangle 42 inches high
by 2 feet wide or greater, located within the plane of the truss. The rectangle shall fit
between the top of the bottom chord and the bottom of any other truss member, provided
that each of the following criteria is met:
i. The attic area is accessible by a pull-down stairway or framed opening in
accordance with Section 1209.2, and
ii. The truss shall have a bottom chord pitch less than 2:12,
iii. Bottom chords of trusses shall be designed for the greater of actual imposed dead
load or 10psf, uniformly distributed over the entire span.
k. Attic spaces served by a fixed stair shall be designed to support the minimum live load
specified for habitable attics and sleeping rooms.
1. Roofs used for other special purposes shall be designed for appropriate loads as approved
by the building official.
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Section 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems, shall be deleted in its entirety.
• Section 1808.10 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.
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
(Plywood Structural panels are to be marked as a 4/5 rating)"b
SHEATHING GRADES ROOF° FLOOR
Panel span Panel Maximum span Load' (psf) Maximum
rating thickness (inches) span (inches)
roof/floor span (inches)
With edge Without Total load Live load
support
S
16\0 5/8 16 16 50 40 0
20\0 5/8 20 20 50 40 0
24\0 5/8 24 201 50 40 16
24\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
32\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
40\20 5/8, 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 FLOOR
Panel span Panel Maximum span Load' (pSf) Maximum
rating thickness (inches) span (inches)
inches
With edge Without Total load Live load
• support edge
support f
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f
• 16 oc 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
20 oc 5/8, 3/4 24 24 50 40 20 n,i
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
For SI: I inch=25.4 mm, I pound per square foot=0.0479 kN/m2.
a. Applies to panels 24 inches or wider.
b. Floor and roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design
criteria of Section 2304.7.
c. Uniform load deflection limitations 1/180 of span under live load plus dead load, 1/240
under live load only.
d. Panel edges shall have approved tongue-and-groove joints or shall be supported with
blocking unless 1/4 inch minimum thickness underlayment or 1 1/2 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.
e. Allowable load at maximum span.
f. 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 diaphragms requirements.
For '/z inch panel, maximum span shall be 24 inches.
h. Span is permitted to be 24 inches on center where 3/4 inch wood strip flooring is installed
at right angles to joist.
i. Is permitted to be 24 inches on center for floors where 1 '/2 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 MAXIMUM LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPAN (psf)
(INCH) SPAN (inches)d
Live Total
Structural I 5/8 24 70 80
Sheathing
23/32, 3/4 24 90 100
Sheathing, other 5/8 16 45c 55
grades covered in
DOC,PS for DOC
PS 2
5/8 24 45c 55
23/32, 3/4 24 60c 65
For SI: I inch=25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot=0.0479kN/m2
.
• a. 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. 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 diaphragms requirements.
Chapter 27 Electrical, shall be deleted in its entirety. The provisions of NFPA 70 National
Electric Code 2011 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 2012, 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
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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 1:
Department of Public Health Subchapter Part 905 et seq., as amended shall apply to private
sewage disposal systems.
Section 3002.4 Elevator car to accommodate ambulance stretcher, shall be amended to read as
follows:
In buildings three or more stories in height, at least one elevator shall be provided for fire
department emergency access to all floors. Such elevator car shall be of such a size and
arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch (610 mm by 2134 mm) ambulance
stretcher in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international
symbol for emergency medical services (star of life). The symbol shall not be less than 3
inches (76 mm) high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoistway door frame.
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 3303.4 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 four (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 accordance with the City of
Elgin Utility Disconnection/Termination Policy and at the main, unless otherwise
• approved by the Public Works Director in writing.
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• Section 3303.8, Maintenance 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.
Section 3303.9 Demolition, shall be created 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 3307.1 Protection required, shall be amended to read as follows:
Adjoining public and private property shall be protected from damage during
construction, remodeling and demolition work. Protection must be provided for footings,
foundations, party walls, chimneys, skylights and roofs. Provisions shall be made to
control water runoff and erosion during construction or demolition activities in
accordance with Title 21 of the Elgin Municipal Code. Erosion control measures shall
remain in place until such time that the associated grounds are stabilized. The person
making or causing an excavation to be made shall provide written notice to the owners of
adjoining buildings advising them that the excavation is to be made and that the adjoining
buildings should be protected. Said notification shall be delivered not less than 10 days
prior to the scheduled starting date of the excavation. Directional signage shall be
provided in number, size, location, and content approved by the building official when
deemed necessary by the building official to protect the general public from construction,
remodeling, or demolition work or to provide advance notification to the general public
of changes to pedestrian or vehicular traffic patterns required to provide same protection.
Appendix A, Employee Qualifications, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix B, Board of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix C, Group U-Agricultural Buildings, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D, Fire Districts, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility Requirements, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F, Rodentproofing, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix H, Signs, shall be deleted in its entirety.
• Appendix I, Patio Covers, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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• Appendix J, Grading shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix K, Administrative Provisions shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix L, Earthquake Recording Instrumentation shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix M, Tsunami —Generated Flood Hazard shall be deleted in its entirety.
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 the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall be required prior to the
issuance of an occupancy permit for any new building or structure that 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 a permanent 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. T he 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.
16.04.060 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.
B. 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.)
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C. 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, either as presently adopted or to be adopted or amended in
the future, 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.
David J. Kapt0h, M or
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Presented: October 24, 2012
• Passed: October 24, 2012
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: October 24, 2012
Published: October 26, 2012 F
Attest: .
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ,
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