G35-03 Ordinance No. G35-03
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2000"
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 further
amended to read as follows :
"Chapter 16 . 04
BUILDING CODE
SECTION:
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, including
Appendices C, F, and G 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 :
The provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2002 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 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 . 3 Mechanical, shall be amended to read as follows :
The provisions of the International Mechanical Code 2000, as
amended by Chapter16 . 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 .
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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 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 . 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.
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.
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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.
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 :
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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.
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Section 108 . 2 Schedule of fees shall be amended to read as follows:
few 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.
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 .
eft. Section 110 . 1 . 1 entitled Certificate of Reoccupancy, shall be
created to read as follows :
Certificate of Reoccupancy. Any person seeking to establish an
occupancy in an existing building or any portion thereof shall
be required to obtain a Certificate of Reoccupancy. Every
Certificate of Reoccupancy shall state that the new occupancy
complies with all provision of this code, 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 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
rft result in the revocation of the certificate of occupancy and
the vacation of the building or structure within 24 hours .
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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 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.
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 I-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
eft rated fire separation assembly.
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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 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 708 . 1 Fire Partitions General, shall be amended to read as
follows :
Wall assemblies installed as required by Sections 310 . 3 ,
402 . 7 . 2 , 1004 . 3 .2 . 1, and multiple tenant spaces shall comply
with this section. These include :
1 . Walls separating dwelling units .
2 . Walls separating guestrooms in occupancies in Group R-1 .
3 . Walls separating tenant spaces .
4 . Corridor walls .
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 :
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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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el• 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 .
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rft 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 I , shall be amended to read as follows :
An approved automatic fire suppression system shall be
provided in all buildings with a Use Group I (I-1 thru 1-3)
fire area .
Exceptions :
1 . In buildings where Use Group I-i 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 I-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 :
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 .
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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 Chapter 16 . 32 of this code, as
amended. 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.
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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. Access doors and hatches to an attic space
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 the
side of the door or hatch not located within the attic space
and achieve a fire-resistance-rating not less than the
assembly being penetrated. The access from the attic space
shall be in a readily accessible location. When mechanical
equipment is located within attic space the requirements of
Chapter 16 . 32 of this title shall apply.
Exception: Attic space doors and hatches that are hinged shall
have operable latches located on both sides of the door or
hatch.
Section 1209 . 1 Floors, shall be amended to read as follows :
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)
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.
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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 to
(RG) 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 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 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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eillik 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 FLOORd
Panel span Panel Maximum span Loade (psf) Maximum
rating thickness (inches) span
roof/floor (inches) (inches)
span
With edge Without Total Live
supportf edge load load
supportf
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
rft. 24\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
32\16 5/8 24 24 50 40 16
40\20 3/4, 7/8 40 32 40 30 24
48\24 21/32, 48 36 45 35 32
3/4, 7/8
54\32 7/8, 1 54 40 45 35 32
60\32 1, 1 1/8 60 48 45 35 32
SINGLE FLOOR GRADES ROOF` FLOORd
Panel span Panel Maximum span Maximum
rating thickness (inches) Loade (psf) span
(inches) (inches)
Without
With edge edge Total Live
supportf supportf load load
16 oc 5/8 24 24 50 40 16h
ellik 20 oc 5/8, 3/4 24 24 50 40 20h,i
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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 60 48 50 40 48
1/8
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m_
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.
g. For 5/8 inch panel, maximum span shall be 24 inches.
low h. 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 1/2 inches of
cellular or lightweight concrete is applied over the panels.
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 THICKNESS MAXIMUM LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPAN (psf)
GRADE (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 45° 55'
grades covered
in DOC,PS for
DOC PS 2
5/8 24 45' 55c
23/32, % 24 60c 65c
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For SI: 1 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 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 diaphragms
requirements.
Section R802 . 10 . 5 shall be created as follows :
Truss tie downs . Trusses shall be attached to top plates with
an approved connector having a resistance to uplift of not
less than 175 pounds and installed in accordance with the
manufacturer' s specifications .
Chapter 27 Electrical , shall be deleted in its entirety. The
provisions of NFPA 70 National Electric Code 2002 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 sewage disposal systems .
Section 3103 . 1 General , shall be amended to read as follows :
The provisions of this section shall apply to tents, membrane
eft. 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
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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.
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.
eift Appendix D Fire Districts, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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Appendix E Supplementary Accessibility requirements, shall be
eft deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F Rodent Proofing, shall be adopted in its entirety.
Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction, with the exception of
Section G501 Manufactured Homes and Section G601, Recreational
Vehicles, is 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.
Appendix J Supplementary Accessibility Requirements for Qualified
Historic Buildings and Facilities 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 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 permanent (RG) 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 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
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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 . )
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 this code regulating the same subject matter, the more stringent
or restrictive provision shall apply. "
Section 2 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby
repealed.
Section 3 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect immediately after its passage in the manner provided by law.
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eft Ed Schock, Mayor
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eft Presented: May 14 , 2003
Passed: May 14 , 2003
Vote : Yeas : 6 Nays : 0
Recorded: May 15, 2003
Attest :
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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