G92-05 Ordinance No. G92-05
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE "INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2003 EDITION"
AS THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE OF THE CITY OF ELGIN
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Title 16, entitled "Buildings and Construction," of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended to create Chapter 16.38, entitled"Energy
Conservation Code,"to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 16.38
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
SECTION:
16.38.010: Adopted-Exceptions.
16.38.020: Addition, Insertions, and Changes.
16.38.030: Conflicts With Other Provisions
16.38.010: ADOPTED; EXCEPTIONS:
A certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked
and designated as the "International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 Edition," as published by
the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the Energy
Conservation Code of the City for regulating and governing energy efficient building envelopes
and the installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems; and each and all
of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Energy
Conservation Code, 2003 Edition are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if
fully set out in this chapter, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes prescribed in
this chapter.
16.38.020: ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, AND CHANGES:
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 Edition is amended and revised in the
following respects:
Section 101.2, entitled Scope, shall be amended to read as follows:
The subparagraph entitled"Exception" shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 101.2.2, entitled Applicability, shall be amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this code shall apply to all matters affecting or relating to detached
one- and two-family dwellings and to multiple single-family dwellings, commonly
referred to as "townhomes" and shall not apply to any other building types or structure in
the City.
Section 101.2.2.2.1 shall be created to read as follows:
Additions, alterations or repairs to structures constructed prior to adoption of the
this chapter. Any addition, alteration, renovation or repair to any portion of a building
envelope, mechanical system, service water-heating system, electrical distribution or
illumination system, shall conform to the following standards:
Wall insulation: Minimum R-13
Ceiling/attic insulation: Minimum R-38. All vaulted ceiling insulation without an
attic shall not be less than R-19 with a two (2) inch air space for ventilation
purposes.
Floor insulation(above non-conditioned spaces): Minimum R-30
Foundation wall insulation: MinimumR-5
Windows: Minimum Double pane, Low E (Maximum 0.7 U factor)
Air cooled condensers: Minimum 10.0 SER
Gas fired central furnace: Minimum 80%AFUE
16.38.030: 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. Where the conflict
involves circumstances or conditions where level of restrictiveness is not clear or applicable, the
provisions of the other provisions of this code 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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Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented:
Passed: November 9, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: November 10, 2005
Published: November 11, 2005
Attest:
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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