G91-05Ordinance No. G91 -05
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2003 EDITION"
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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 is amended and revised in the following respects
Section 10 1. 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 101.2 Scope shall be amended to delete exception 2.
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 2003, 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 101.4.4 Plumbing, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of State of Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended by Chapter 16.20 ofthe Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repairs and
replacement of plumbing system, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system. The provisions of 77
Illinois Administrative Code Chapter I: Department of Public Health Subchapter r: Part 905
et seq., as amended, shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 101.4.5 Property maintenance, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code 2003, 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 101.4.7 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 maybe 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 maybe 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 hrspections, 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:
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 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:
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The building official, or designee, may authorize the temporary supply and use power in part
of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and a final
certificate of completion has been issued. The part of an electric installation covered by the
temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting,
heat or power as set forth in Chapter 16.24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 108.2 Schedule of fees shall be amended to read as follows:
The fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be paid in
accordance with Chapter 16.48 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended.
Section 109.3.5 Lath or gypsum board inspection, shall be amended to read as follows:
Insulation inspection: After all rough inspections are completed and before drywall or plaster
lath is installed an insulation inspection is required.
Section 109.4 Inspection agencies, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 109.5 Inspection requests, shall be amended to read as follows:
It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify
the building official when work is ready for inspection at least 24 hours prior to the
inspection request time. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and
means for inspection of such work for any inspections that are required by the code.
Section 110.1.1, 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 110.3 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 the all required work is to
be completed and such letter shall be signed by the permit holder or his or her authorized
representative. The letter shall contain specific dates for the completion of each outstanding
item. The failure to complete each outstanding item by the specified date shall result in the
revocation of the certificate of occupancy and the vacation of the building or structure within
24 hours.
Section 110.5 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 112.1 Board of Appeals General, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 112.3 Qualifications, 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 302.3.2 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 rated fire separation assembly.
Section 406.1.4 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 the habitable areas of the dwelling unit shall be
constructed with one layer of 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or equivalent. When 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 finished to separate the garage
from the attic space, the garage ceiling shall be constructed with two (2) layers of 5/8" fire
code type gypsum board or equivalent. The second layer of gypsum board shall be positioned
perpendicular to the first layer. All joints shall be taped and spackled. When habitable rooms
are constructed over a garage, all garage walls shall be constructed with one layer of 5/8" fire
code type gypsum board or equivalent and the garage ceiling shall be constructed with two
layers of 5/8" fire code type gypsum board or equivalent.
2. Ducts in a private garages 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 is no enclosed areas above.
Section 5 07. 10 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 city's heating, ventilating and air - conditioning code and the city's
plumbing code.
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 city's electrical code.
Section 708.1 Fire Partitions General, shall be amended to read as follows:
The following wall assemblies shall comply with the provisions of this section:
1. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building.
2. Walls separating sleeping units in occupancies in Group R -1, Group R -2, Group I -1 and
hotel occupancies.
3. Walls separating tenant spaces and as required by Section 402.7.2.
4. Corridor walls as required by Section 1016.1.
5. Elevator lobby separation as required by Section 707.1.4.1
Section 715.3.7.5 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 903.2.01 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 when the floor of the upper most story in any building 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 903.2.02 Group B, shall be created to read as follows:
In buildings with a Use Group B fire area, an approved automatic fire suppression system
shall be provided as follows:
In buildings with a Use Group B fire area totalling 7500 square feet or greater in area; in
buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of the two (2) floors exceeds
10,000 square feet; in buildings with three (3) stories regardless of the square footage of each
floor.
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 any Use Group A -1 building.
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.
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 fire 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 location of 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 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 Group A -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
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 Group E, shall be amended to read as follows:
Where a Use Group area exceeds 5000 square feet in fire 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 location of the E Use Group.
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.
Section 903.2.3 Group F -1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In buildings with a Use Group F -1 or Use Group F -2 fire areas, an approved automatic fire
suppression system shall be provided as follows:
In buildings with a Use Group F -1 or Use Group F -2 fire area having more than 7500 square
feet in area; in buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of two (2) floors
exceed 10,000 square feet; in buildings with three (3) stories regardless of the square footage
of each floor.
Section 903.2.6 Groups M, shall be amended to read as follows:
In 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; in building
with two (2) stories when the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000 square
feet; in all buildings with three (3) stories regardless of square footage.
Section 903.2.8 Group S -1, shall be amended to read as follows:
In 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; in all
buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000
square feet; in all buildings with three (3) stories regardless of square footage of each floor.
Section 903.2.8.1 Repair garages, paragraph 2, shall be amended to read as follows:
One -story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 7500 square feet.
Section 903.2.9 Group S -2, shall be amended to read as follows:
In 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 7,500 square feet in area; in all
buildings with two (2) stories when the combined total area of two (2) floors exceed 10,000
square feet; in all buildings with three (3) 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 of this chapter.
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.
Exception: Single water supply and combination systems will be allowed as approved by the
code official or designee.
Section 907.11 Duct smoke detectors, shall be amended to read as follows:
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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 the city's heating, ventilating and air- conditioning code. Exceptions
shall remain as published.
Section 1009.3 Stair treads and risers, shall be amended to delete exception 6.
Section 1012.1 Where required, shall read as follows:
Guards shall be located along open -sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, industrial equipment
platforms, stairways, ramps and landings which are located more than 30 inches (762 mm)
above the floor or grade below. Guards shall be adequate in strength and attachment in
accordance with Section 1607.7 of this chapter. 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 1607.7 of this chapter. Where retaining walls with differences in
grade level on either side of the wall in excess of 30 inches (762 mm) are located closer than
2 feet (610 mm) 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 1024.14 are permitted and
provided.
Section 1025.2.1 Minimum dimensions, shall be amended to add the following exceptions:
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The minimum net clear opening height of windows below grade shall be 36 inches
(914 mm).
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 (559 mm 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 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 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 latches located on
both sides of the door or hatch.
Section 1210.1 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).
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 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:
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1. In detached accessory buildings unless aluminum or vinyl exterior siding is used.
2. Under paper- backed stucco lath.
Section 1511 Screening of mechanical equipment, shall be created to read as follows:
Section 1511.1 General. All rooftop mechanical equipment, on buildings 30 feet (9.15 m) or
under in height, extending more than 36" (913 mm)above the roof, including but not limited 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
building at finished grade elevation.
Section 1511.2 Construction. 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.
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 Mm), 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 shall
approve each sign before it is installed. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such
notices.
Section 1805.4.6 Wood foundations, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1805.10 Horizontal reinforcement, shall be created to read as follows:
Concrete walls shall be reinforced by four (4) number five rods. Two (2) of the number five
rods shall be located twelve (12) inches from the bottom of the wall and the remaining two
(2) number five rods shall be located twelve (12) inches below the top of the wall.
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TABLE 2304.7(3) shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SHEATHING AND
SINGLE -FLOOR GRADES CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS WITH STRENGTH
AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS.
Notes a & b (Plywood Structural panels are to be marked as a 4/5 rating)
SHEATHING GRADES
ROOF`
FLOOR'
Panel span
rating
roof/floor span
Panel
thickness
(inches)
Maximum span
(inches)
Load' (psf)
Maximum span
(inches)
With edge
supportf
Without
edge
support
Total load
Live load
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
20
50
40
16
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, 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
rating
Panel
thickness
inches
Maximum span
(inches)
Load' (psf)
Maximum span
(inches)
With edge
support
Without
edge
su ort f
Total load
Live load
16 oc
5/8
24
24
50
40
16
20 oc
5/8,3/4
24
24
50
40
20?"'
24 oc
23/32,3/4
48
36
35
25
24
32 oc
7/8,1 1
48
140
150
40
32
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 nun, 1 pound per square foot =
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 % inch panel, maximum span shall be 24 inches.
h. Span is permitted to be 24 inches on center where' /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.
Table 2304.7(5) shall be amended to read as follows:
ALLOWABLE LOAD (PSF) FOR STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF SHEATHING CONTINUOUS
OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND STRENGTH AXIS PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS
(Plywood structural panels are five -ply, five -layer unless otherwise noted)a,b
PANEL GRADE
THICKNESS
(INCH)
MAXIMUM SPAN
(inches)d
LOAD AT MAXIMUM SPAN (psf)
Live
Total
Structural I
Sheathing
5/8
24
70
80
23/32,3/4
24
90
100
Sheathing, other
grades covered in
DOC,PS for DOC
PS 2
5/8
16
45
55
5/8
24
45c
55
23/32,3/4
24
60c
65
For SI: 1 inch= 25.4 mm, 1 pound per square foot= 0.0479kN /m`.
a. Roof sheathing conforming with this table shall be deemed to meet the design criteria of
Section 2304.7
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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 the city's electrical code,
codified in Chapter 16.24 of this code, 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 city's heating,
ventilating and air- conditioning code, codified in Chapter 16.32 of this title, 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 city's plumbing
code, as codified in Chapter 16.20 of this code, 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.
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 maybe 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 shall match the adjacent lots with provisions for proper drainage.
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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, Maintenance of lot, shall be created to read as follows:
Property that remains unimproved 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.
Appendix D, Fire Districts, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix E, Supplementary Accessibility requirements, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F, Rodent Proofing, 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.
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 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 this
code.
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.
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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 city.
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 the street number is not
obstructed.
3. The street number of multiple tenant buildings with common entrances shall be
placed in a prominent location visible from the adjoining street or parking area. Each tenant
space shall have the numbers or letters assigned to that unit posted on the door of that unit.
16.04.070 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
Construction or alteration operations shall not be carried on prior to sunrise or after sunset unless
approved in writing by the building official. On Sundays the permitted hours for construction or
alteration shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
16.04.080 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER PROVISIONS.
When a provision of this chapter conflicts with any other provision of the Elgin Municipal Code
regulating the same subject matter, the more stringent or restrictive provision shall apply."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions ofthis
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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Presented:
Passed: November 9, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays:
Recorded: November 10, 2005
Published: November 11, 2005
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, ity Clerk
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