HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6303 02/21/2017 Amending Chapters 21 "Building Code" and 23 "Offenses and Miscellaneous Regulations" of the Village Code of Mount ProspectORDINANCE NO. 6303
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 21 "BUILDING CODE" AND 23
"OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a home rule municipality as defined
by Article VII, § 6 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect desire to make certain amendments to the Village Code of Mount Prospect as
set forth below; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted under the Illinois Municipal Code
and in accordance with home rule authority granted to home rule municipalities, the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect approve the
amendments as set forth below.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Section 23.1902, "Permit Required," to Article XIX, "Garage Sales,"
of Chapter 23, "Offenses and Miscellaneous Regulations" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be deleted in its entirety. Section 23.1903 shall be relocated and indexed as
23.1902. Section 23.1904 shall be relocated and indexed as 23.1903. Section 23.1905
shall be relocated and indexed as 23.1904.
SECTION 2: Section 21.317 "Reinspection Fees," to Article III, "Fees, Bonds and
Deposits" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Where a reinspection is required to determine compliance with the related codes, a
reinspection fee, as set forth in appendix A, division II of this code, shall be paid by the
general contractor listed on the permit. A reinspection shall include a second or
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subsequent inspection of property for the same code deficiency or violation to ensure
code compliance. (Ord. 5536, 1-17-2006)
SECTION 3: Section 21.303 "Building Permit Fees," of Chapter 21, "Building
Code" in Appendix A, Division II, "Fees, Rates and Taxes" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Minimum permit fee shall be $50.00.
Cost of the work authorized by said permit does not exceed $5,000.00: $50.00.
Cost of the work exceeds $5,000.00: $50.00 for the first $5,000.00 of cost, plus $10.00
for each additional $1,000.00 of cost or fraction thereof.
For large scale developments over $500,000 of assessed permit evaluation, it shall be at
the discretion of the Director of Community Development or their designee to require the
permit applicant to pay for actual costs of inspection services for the development,
including but not limited to any 3rd party inspection services.
SECTION 4: Section 21.403 "Penalties (Building Violations)," of Chapter 21,
"Building Code" in Appendix A, Division III, "Penalties and Fines" of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
This section applies to adiudication/court penalties which can be assessed per day.
Penalty: Not less than $250.00 nor more than $1,500.00.
Work commenced without receipt of a permit—. -shall be based on the following schedule.
The construction evaluation is the cost of the unpermitted work. Additional work without
permit fee shall be collected at the time all standard permit fees are collected prior to
permit issuance. MiROMUM PeRalty $250.00, maximum penalty $1,600.00 fQF eaGh and
every Gategeni where the una theFized weFk has beg in
$0-$5,000 evaluation cost of work; $50.00 stop work fee in addition to minimum permit
standard fee of $50.00
$5,001 - $10,000 evaluation cost of work; $100.00 stop work fee in addition to standard
permit fee
$10,001 - $25,000 evaluation cost of work; $250 stop work fee in addition to standard
permit fee
$25,001 - $100,000 evaluation cost of work; $1,000 stop work fee in addition to standard
permit fee
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$100,001 and over evaluation cost of work, $2,000 + $100 for each $10,000 cost of work
in addition to standard permit fee
SECTION 5: Section 21.603, "Property Maintenance Code Adopted;
Amendments," to Article VI, "Property Maintenance Code" of Chapter 21, "Building
Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations governing property maintenance,
there is hereby adopted the 2015 2012 edition of the international property maintenance
code together with all appendices, except such portions as are hereinafter expressly
deleted, amended or modified.
A. While the 2015 2012 dition of the international property maintenance code and all
appendices have hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto
(consisting of certain deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are
applicable or are in conflict with certain other provisions of that code:
A new subsection 101.1 shall be inserted to read as follows:
101.1 Title. Village Of Mount Prospect.
Amend subsection 102.3 by deleting the phrase "international plumbing code" and
replacing it with the phrase "Illinois plumbing code".
Subsection 103.5, Fees, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 107.2, Form, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 107.6, Transfer Of Ownership, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
107.6 Transfer Of Ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or
structure, who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has
been served, to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of such dwelling unit
or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation
have been complied with.
The text in subsection 109.6, Hearing, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
109.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such
order forthwith. Any affected person shall thereafter, upon petition directed to the village
manager be afforded a hearing as described in this code.
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Subsection 110. 1, General, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "two years" in the
first sentence and replacing it with the phrase "one year", and deleting the sentence
"Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one year, unless
approved by the building official", to be and read as follows:
110.1 General. The code official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is
located any structure, which in the code official's judgment after review is so deteriorated
or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or
otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to
repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is
capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board
up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where
there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more
than one year, the code official shall order the owner to demolish and remove such
structure, or board up until future repair.
Subsection 111. 1, Petition, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "board of appeals"
and replacing it with the phrase "village manager".
Subsections 111.2 through 111.6 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Subsection 111.8, Stay Of Enforcement, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
111.8 Stay Of Enforcement. Any person, whether or not a previous party of the appeal,
shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court to stay the enforcement of a notice
and order.
Section 202, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting the following definitions
alphabetically:
Compost Pile. A collection of easily decomposable, smaller particulate matter
maintained for the purpose of providing an ecologically sound method of disposing of
such materials.
Portable On -Demand Storage Structure. Any container, storage unit, shed -like container
or other portable structure that can or is used for the storage of personal property of any
kind and which is located for such purposes outside an enclosed building. This definition
shall not include a code compliant structure.
Subsection 301.2 shall be amended by inserting the following:
In any instance where the association is responsible for the repair and maintenance of a
property, it may be cited for a violation of this code. Upon providing proof that it is not
responsible, it may be dismissed as the defendant.
Subsection 302.3, Sidewalks And Driveways, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
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302.3 Sidewalks And Driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking
spaces, parking space striping, curb stops and similar areas shall be kept in a proper
state of repair, and maintained structurally free of hazardous conditions.
A new subsection 302.3.1 Gravel Driveways And Parking Lots, shall be inserted to be
and read as follows:
302.3.1 Gravel Driveways And Parking Lots. Any existing gravel driveway or parking lot
shall be paved, in compliance with all applicable sections of the village code, by January
1, 2015.
Subsection 302.4, Weeds, shall be amended by deleting the height of 10 inches" and
replacing it with "8 inches".
A new subsection 302.7.1, Portable On -Demand Storage Structure, shall be inserted to
be and read as follows:
302.7.1 Portable On -Demand Storage Structure. No more than one portable on -demand
storage structure may be located on any premises within the village for a period not
exceeding 14 days in duration from time of delivery to time of removal. Such portable on -
demand storage structure may not be located on a specific premises more than two
times in any given thirty -calendar -day period. A portable on -demand storage structure
may be located only on an existing driveway. Such structure may not exceed eight feet
six inches in height, 10 feet in width or 20 feet in length. It shall be the obligation of the
owner or user of such portable on -demand storage structure to secure it in a manner
that does not endanger the safety of persons or property in the vicinity of the portable on -
demand storage structure. In the event of high winds or other weather conditions in
which such structure may become a physical danger to persons or property, village
officials may require the immediate removal of such portable on -demand storage
structure.
Subsection 302.8, Motor Vehicles, shall be amended by inserting the word "Trailers" in
the title, and inserting the phrase "or trailers" or "or trailer" after the word "vehicles" or
"vehicle", respectively, in the text, to be and read as follows:
302.8 Motor Vehicles; Trailers. Except as provided for in other regulations, no
inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle or trailer shall be parked, kept or stored on any
premises, and no vehicle or trailer shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly,
disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles or
trailers is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.
Exception: A vehicle or trailer of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul,
including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly
enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes.
A new subsection 302. 10, Dead Trees And Shrubs, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows..
302.10 Dead Trees And Shrubs. No dead trees or shrubs shall be allowed to remain on
any property within the village.
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A new subsection 302.11, Compost Piles, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
302.11 Compost Piles. Compost piles shall not exceed a maximum size of four (4) feet
tall by four (4) feet wide by four (4) feet long. Compost piles shall be located behind the
principal structure and are not permitted within any required front or side yards. Compost
piles must be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a property line. Compost piles shall
be regularly tended to ensure the materials are properly decomposing.
Subsection 304.1, General, shall be amended by inserting the following sentence at the
end:
Whenever repair, replacement or maintenance of exterior surfaces is required to comply
with this section, such repair, replacement or maintenance shall be undertaken so as to
match, conform and be consistent with the existing exterior and shall comply with all
applicable provisions of this code. Plywood may be used to cover openings for 30 days
unless approved for an extended period by the Director of Community Development or
his/her designee.
A new subsection 304.13.3, Window Locks, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
304.13.3 Window Locks. Every window and sliding door within twenty feet (20') of the
ground, or ten feet (10') of an adjacent roof, exterior stairway, fire escape, porch, or
some other means of access, requires a window lock. In addition, if the window slides
up/down to open/close (sash window), it is to be equipped with a device which will allow
the window to be opened at least four inches (4") and no more than six inches (6") when
the lock is activated. These window latch devices are low cost mechanisms available at
hardware stores. Storm window and screen window latches are not acceptable.
Subsection 304.14, Insect Screens, shall be amended by inserting the following dates
where appropriate: "April 15 to October 15".
A new subsection 304.15.1, Door Security, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
304.15.1 Door Security. Unless there is a 24 hour doorman, all apartment building
entrance doors (front, rear, side, garage) must automatically lock with a deadlocking
latch when closed. A key (or electric door buzzer) is required to open such doors from
the outside, and a knob, handle or panic bar from the inside. In the case of the front door
of a lobby, either the inner or outer foyer door must meet this requirement.
Subsection 304.18.2 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 309.4, Multiple Occupancy, shall be amended by inserting the following
sentence at the end:
"When the occupant does not exterminate, the owner shall exterminate."
Subsection 602.3, Heat Supply, shall be amended by inserting the following dates where
appropriate: "September 15 to June 1".
Subsection 602.4, Occupiable Work Spaces, shall be amended by inserting the following
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dates where appropriate: "September 15 to June 1 ".
A new subsection 605.5, Intercom System, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
605.5. Intercom System. Intercom systems installed as a part of the original construction
or added at a later date shall be maintained in good working condition and labeled with
the unit number or occupant name. The removal of such a device, item or fixture is
prohibited and does not constitute repair or maintenance.
Subsection 606.1, General, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Chapter 8 - Referenced Standard, shall be amended by deleting the phrase
"international plumbing code" and replacing it with the phrase "Illinois plumbing code".
The term "code official' as used in the adopted code shall mean the director of
community development, or his/her duly authorized representative.
(Ord. 6071, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 6: Section 21.604, "Graffiti," to Article VI, "Property Maintenance
Code" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner of real property or association governing real
property upon which graffiti is placed to fail to remove, cover or otherwise eradicate such
graffiti within 5 days of Village notice fe Fteen (14) days of reneipt of n9tiGe to remove
graffiti by the village
B. For the purpose of this article, the term "graffiti" shall mean the inscription or marking
of any wall, fence, sign, sidewalk, pavement, post, stone, tree or other natural object, or
any other public or private structure or building by carving, the application of paint, or
other substance, or by any other means, other than as permitted by the ordinances of
the village. (Ord. 6071, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 7: Section 21.103, "Building Code Adopted," to Article VI, "Property
Maintenance Code" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code
shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration,
removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of
buildings and structures, there is hereby adopted the 2015 2012 edition of the
international building code promulgated by the International Code Council, together with
all appendices, except such portions thereof as are hereinafter expressly deleted,
modified or amended.
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A. While the 2015 2012 edition of the international building code and all appendices
have hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain
deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in
conflict with certain other provisions of that code:
A new subsection 101.1 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
101.1. Jurisdiction: Village of Mount Prospect.
Subsection 101.2.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.
Subsection 101.4.3, Plumbing, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "international
plumbing code" and replacing it with the phrase "2014 Illinois state plumbing code with
local amendments".
Section 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 109 shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its place:
109. Appropriate Schedules. Refer to article III - Fees, Bonds And Deposits of chapter
21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code.
Section 111, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 113, Board Of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted
in its place:
113. Appeals. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the village manager a
decision of the code official concerning the interpretation of this code or to request a
modification of this code. Any application for appeal to the village manager shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not fully apply.
A new subsection 114.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
114.5. Penalty: Section 21.403 of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect
village code shall apply.
Section 202.0, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting a definition for the
phrase "fire official' to be and read as follows:
Fire Official: The chief of the fire department or of the fire prevention bureau or duly
authorized representative appointed by the authority having jurisdiction.
Subsection 403.1 shall be amended by deleting exceptions 4 and 5.
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A new subsection 910.2.3, Smoke And Heat Vents, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
910.2.3. Smoke And Heat Vents: An approved smoke hatch shall be installed at the top
of all interior stairwells in non residential buildings and are not required in single family
dwellings.
A new subsection 1801.2.1, Wood Foundations, shall be inserted to be and reads as
follows:
1801.2.1. Wood Foundations: All wood foundations, which include timber footing in all
forms, are hereby prohibited.
Subsection 3001.2, Referenced Standards, shall be amended by deleting the text and
replacing it with the following:
3001.2. Referenced Standards: All referenced standards shall be as stringent as, and
comply with, the Illinois elevator safety act, as amended, and related rules, then in effect.
Subsection 3001.4, Change In Use, shall be amended by inserting a new sub -
subsection 3001.4.1, Elevator Car Size, to be and read as follows:
3001.4.1. Elevator Car Size: In all buildings at least one elevator shall be provided for
fire department emergency access to all floors in building. Such elevator car shall be of
such size and arrangement as to accommodate a minimum 24 inch by 80 inch (610 mm
to 2032 mm) ambulance stretcher in the horizontal open position and shall be identified
by the international symbol for emergency medical services (the star of life). The symbol
shall not be less than 3 x 3 inches high and wide (76 mm x 76 mm) and shall be placed
inside on both sides of the main lobby hoistway door frame.
Subsection 3006. 1, Access, shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing it with
the following:
3006.1. Access: An approved means of access shall be provided to elevator machine
rooms and overhead machinery equipment spaces. This means is not to be used as a
passage way through the machine room to other areas of the building or roof.
A new section 30097, Existing Elevators, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
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30097. Existing Elevators.
30097.1. All existing elevators shall comply with subsection 3001.2.
A new section 3009, Maintenance And Accidents, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
301099. Maintenance And Accidents
Owner Responsibility: The owner or the owner's legal agent for the building in
which the equipment is located shall be responsible for the care, maintenance and safe
operation of all equipment covered by this code after the installation thereof and
acceptance by such owner or agent. The owner or legal agent shall make or cause to be
made all periodic tests and inspections, and shall maintain all equipment in a safe
operating condition, as required by this article.
Contractor Responsibility: The person installing any device covered by this
code shall make all acceptance tests and shall be responsible for the care and safe
operation of such equipment during its construction and until temporarily or finally
accepted by the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) elevator inspector.
Maintenance Items: All operating and electrical parts and accessory
equipment or devices subject to this code shall be maintained in a safe operating
condition. The maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall conform to
ASME A17.1, which is listed in appendix A.
Unsafe Conditions: If, upon inspection, any equipment covered in this code is
found to be in an unsafe condition, or not in accordance with the provisions of this code,
the AHJ shall thereupon serve a written notice of such finding upon the building owner or
lessee, stating the time when recommended repairs or changes shall be completed.
After the service of such notice, it shall be the duty of the owner to proceed within the
time allowed to make such repairs or changes as are necessary to place the equipment
in a safe condition. It shall be unlawful to operate such equipment after the date stated in
the notice unless such recommended repairs or changes have been made and the
equipment has been approved, or unless an extension of time has been secured from
the AHJ in writing.
Power To Seal Equipment: In cases of emergency, the AHJ, in addition to
any other penalties herein provided, shall have the power to seal out of service any
device or equipment covered by this code when, in the opinion of the AHJ, the condition
of the device is such that the device is rendered unsafe for operation or for willful failure
to comply with recommendations and orders.
Notice Of Sealing Out Of Service: Before sealing any device out of service,
the AHJ, except in case of emergency, shall serve written notice upon the building owner
or lessee stating intention to seal the equipment out of service and the reasons
therefore.
Unlawful To Remove Seal: Any device sealed out of service by the AHJ
shall be plainly marked with a sign or tag indicating the reason for such sealing. Any
tampering with, defacing or removal of the sign, tag or seal without approval shall
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constitute a violation of this article.
Accidents Reported And Recorded: The owner of the building shall
immediately notify the AHJ of every accident involving personal injury or damage to
apparatus on, about or in connection with any equipment covered by this article, and
shall afford the AHJ every facility for investigating such accident. When an accident
involves the failure, breakage, damage or destruction of any part of the apparatus or
mechanism, it shall be unlawful to use such device until after an examination by the AHJ
is made and approval of the equipment for continued use is granted. It shall be the duty
of the AHJ to make a prompt examination into the cause of the accident and to enter a
full and complete report thereof in the records of the building department. Such records
shall be open for public inspection at all reasonable hours.
Removal Of Damaged Parts: It shall be unlawful to remove from the premises
any part of the damaged construction or operating mechanism of elevators, or other
equipment subject to the provisions of this article, until permission to do so has been
granted by the AHJ.
A new section 30118, Certificate Of Compliance, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
30118. Certificate Of Compliance.
Operation And Inspection: The operation of all equipment governed by the
provisions of this chapter and hereafter installed, relocated or altered shall be unlawful
by persons other than the installer until such equipment has been inspected and tested
as herein required and a final certificate of compliance has been issued by the AHJ.
Posting Of Certificate Of Compliance: The owner or lessee shall post the
current -issued certificate of compliance in a conspicuous place inside the elevator.
A new section 30124, Construction Documents And Permits, shall be inserted to be and
read as follows:
30124. Construction Documents And Permits.
Applications: The application for a permit shall be accompanied by construction
documents in sufficient detail and indicating the location of the machinery room and
equipment to be installed, relocated or altered; and all supporting structural members,
including foundations. The construction documents shall indicate all materials to be used
and all loads to be supported or conveyed. Documents shall be reviewed and approved
before a permit is issued.
Permit: Equipment or devices subject to the provisions of this code shall not be
constructed, installed, relocated or altered unless a permit has been issued by the AHJ
before the work is commenced. A copy of such permit shall be kept at the construction
site at all times while the work is in progress.
A new section 30132, Tests And Inspections, shall be inserted to be and read as follows.-
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30132. Tests And Inspections.
General: All equipment and devices covered by the provisions of this code
shall be subjected to acceptance and maintenance tests and periodic inspections as
required herein.
Acceptance Tests: Acceptance tests and inspections shall be required on all
new, relocated and altered equipment subject to the provisions of this code. Tests and
inspections shall be of such a nature as to determine whether the entire installation is
designed, constructed and installed in compliance with this code, and shall include all
parts of the equipment and machinery. In addition, full load tests shall be performed on
all equipment. All such tests shall be conducted in compliance with the requirements of
chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code, and in the presence of
the AHJ, or by an approved agency for the AHJ and by the person installing such
equipment.
Periodic Tests And Inspections: Periodic tests shall be required on all new and
existing power elevators, and periodic inspections shall be performed on all new and
existing equipment subject to the provisions of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount
Prospect village code.
Periodic Tests: Periodic tests shall be made by the AHJ, or by an approved
agency, and shall be made at the expense and responsibility of the owner. Where such
tests are not made by the AHJ, the approved agency shall submit a detailed report of the
tests to the AHJ on approved forms not more than 30 days after the completion of the
tests.
Periodic Inspections: Periodic inspections shall be made by the AHJ or by an
approved agency. Where such inspections are not made by the AHJ, the approved
agency shall submit a detailed report of the inspection to the AHJ on approved forms not
more than 30 days after completion of the inspection.
Frequency Of Tests And Inspections: Tests and inspections shall be
conducted at intervals of not more than those set forth in ASME A17.1.
A new section 30143, Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements, shall be inserted to be and
read as follows:
30143. Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements.
Miscellaneous Hoisting And Elevator Equipment: All miscellaneous hoisting
and elevating equipment shall be subjected to tests and inspections as required by the
AHJ to ensure safe operation.
Conveyors: Conveyors and related equipment shall be inspected and tested in
accordance with ASME B20.1.
(Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
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SECTION 8: Section 21.104, "Mechanical Code Adopted," to Article I,
"Enactment and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
A. The 20152 -edition of the international mechanical code and all appendices is hereby
adopted in its entirety, except such portions thereof as may be expressly deleted,
modified or amended by this section.
B. While the 20152 -edition of the international mechanical code and all appendices have
hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain
deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in
conflict with certain other provisions of said code:
All references to the phrase "international plumbing code" shall be deleted and replaced
with the phrase "2 G4 -Illinois state plumbing code with village of Mount Prospect local
amendments".
Section 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
A new section 109 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
109. Appropriate Schedules. Refer to article III - Fees, Bonds And Deposits of chapter
21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code.
Section 111, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 109 44-3, Board Of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following
inserted in its place:
109.1-1.3. Appeals. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the village manager a
decision of the code official concerning the interpretation of this code or to request a
modification of this code. Any application for appeal to the village manager shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not fully apply.
A new subsection 109.1 1145shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
109.1 4.5. Penalty: See section 21.403 of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount
Prospect village code.
(Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 9: Section 21.105, "Plumbing Code Adopted," to Article I, "Enactment
and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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The 2004Illinois state plumbing code, 77 Illinois administrative code 890, last amended
effective April 8, 2005, at 29 III. reg. 5713, and all appendices, promulgated by the Illinois
department of public health, is hereby adopted in its entirety, except such portions
thereof as may be expressly deleted, modified or amended by this section.
A. While the 2004 edits R Of the Illinois plumbing code and all appendices have
hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain
deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in
conflict with certain other provisions of that code:
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1.5 -Pursuant to 17 Illinois administrative code 3730.307(c)(4) and subject to the Illinois
plumbing code (77 Ill. adm. code 890) and the lawn irrigation contractor and lawn
sprinkler system registration code (77 III. adm. code 892), be it hereby ordained that in
the village of Mount Prospect, all new plumbing fixtures and irrigation controllers installed
after the effective date hereof shall bear the WaterSense label (as designated by the
U.S. environmental protection agency WaterSense program), when such labeled fixtures
are available. (Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013; amd. Ord. 6209, 8-18-2015)
SECTION 10: Section 21.106, "Residential Code Adopted," to Article I,
"Enactment and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the fabrication, erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location and use of detached one- and two-
family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures, there is hereby adopted
the 2015 2012 edition of the international residential code for one- and two-family
dwellings, promulgated by the International Code Council, together with all appendices
thereof, except such portions thereof as are hereinafter expressly deleted, modified or
amended.
A. While the 2015 2012edition of the international residential code for one- and two-
family dwellings and all appendices have hereinabove been adopted, the following
exceptions thereto (consisting of certain deletions and changes) shall control wherever
such exceptions are applicable or are in conflict with certain other provisions of that
code:
Section R105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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A new section R109 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
R109. Appropriate Schedules. Article III - Fees, Bonds And Deposits of chapter 21,
Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code shall apply.
Section R1104 4, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section R112443, Board Of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following
inserted in its place:
R113. Appeals. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the village manager a
decision of the code official concerning the interpretation of this code or to request a
modification of this code. Any application for appeal to the village manager shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not fully apply.
A new subsection R1134.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
R1134.5. Penalty: Section 21.403 of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect
village code shall apply.
Section R304, Minimum Floor Area Requirements, shall be amended by deleting the text
and replacing it with the following:
R304. Minimum Floor Area Requirements.
a. Minimum Floor Area Requirements, Houses: Except as otherwise provided by
ordinance, minimum floor areas of houses and rooms therein shall meet the following
standards:
(1) Minimum Floor Areas - Total Structures: The minimum floor area for the total
structure of building shall be:
Type Of Structure
Minimum Area Sq. Ft.
One story ranch house
1,000
Split level or raised ranch house
1,000
One and one-half story house
950
Two story house
800
The foregoing minimum floor area shall be measured at the first floor on the main floor
level from the outside of exterior walls.
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(2)
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(23) Minimum Floor Areas - Sleeping Rooms: The minimum floor area requirements for
sleeping rooms shall be:
Type Of Room 1 Minimum Area Sq. Ft. 1
Major bedroom
Second bedroom
Additional bedroom
140
120
100
(34) Minimum Floor Areas - Other Rooms: The minimum floor requirements for other
rooms shall be:
Minimum Area Sq.
Type Of Room I Ft.
Major bathroom 40
Master bedroom closet 14
Other bedroom closets (at least one each) 10
All other habitable rooms not herein -above set 100
forth
Minimum floor area for the foregoing shall be measured from the inside of all finished
walls.
Section R309, Garages And Carports, is amended by inserting new subsections R309.6
and R309.7, to be and read as follows:
R309.6. Minimum Construction Requirements: Garages attached or built into residential
buildings.
a. The construction of garages attached or built into and made a part of residential
construction shall be of the same quality as required for the dwelling to which the garage
is attached.
b. All floors of attached or built-in garages shall be five winches L6") below the grade
of the floor of which it is attached or a part thereof and shall be pitched a minimum of
one and one-half inch (1'/2") from the rear of the garage towards the vehicle door. Floor
drains shall not be allowed in the garage unless equipped with a triple -basin oil intercept.
c. There shall be no interconnection between a dwelling's forced air heating system and
a garage. Supply or return air registers in the garages, which are connected to the
dwelling's heating system, are prohibited.
d. The minimum size of a one -car garage is 21'-0" x 10'-0" and 7690 .„.R;,,,, ,.,, �,., ��re feet
in total soze
e. The minimum size of a two -car garage is 21'-0" x 21'-0" and 490 min.mum square feet
;ntotal size.
R309.7. Minimum Construction Requirements: Detached garages.
a. Location of detached garages on lots shall conform to requirements of the Mount
Prospect zoning ordinance.
b. Floors shall be not less than four inches (4") thick reinforced with #10 wire screen over
a base of crushed stone or sand at least four inches (4") in depth. The base shall be
placed on undisturbed soil. The floor shall be pitched a minimum of one and one-half
inches (1'/2") from the rear of the garage towards the vehicle door. Floor drains shall not
be allowed in the garage.
c. Footings for frame garages shall be of not less than twelve inches (12") wide and not
less than twelve inches (12") in depth around entire perimeter of slab. Footings for brick
garages shall be concrete, not less than three and one-half feet (3'/2') below grade and
not less than twelve inches (12") wide and eight inches (8") thick. Foundation walls shall
be a minimum of eight inches (8") thick. Footings shall be placed on firm soil free of
organic matter.
d. Wall studs shall be spaced at not more than sixteen inches (16") on center and
securely fastened to the bottom plate which shall be bolted to the floor. A double top
plate shall be required and all wall studs and plates shall be a minimum of two inches by
four inches (2" x 4"). Doubling of studs shall be required at all corners and jambs of
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openings more than three feet (3') in width.
e. Each corner is to be wind -braced outward from the top in two (2) directions to a
minimum of four feet (4') from corner at the bottom plate. Wind bracing shall be a
minimum of one inch by four inches (1" x 4") and notched into the studding.
f. All roof rafters must be at least two inches by six inches (2" x 6") and spaced not more
than sixteen inches (16") o.c. Ridge board shall be required and of a size not less than
two inches by six inches (2" x 6"). Ceiling ties of at least two inches by six inches
(2" x 6") spaced evenly at maximum six (6) foot centers and a minimum of three (3)
collar ties not less than one inch by six inches (1" x 6") at not more than four foot (4')
centers are required on all common rafter spans more than twelve feet (12') in width.
g. A minimum of one service door not less than two feet six inches by six feet eight
inches (2'6" x 68") shall be required on all garages. At least one operable window with
an area of at least five (5) square feet shall be installed.
h. The maximum garage door height shall be eight ft. (6).
i. Roof sheathing of not less than one-half inch ('/z") thick exterior grade plywood or one
inch (1") thick nominal size rough sawn sheathing.
j. The minimum size of a one -car garage is 21'-0" x 10'-0" and 260 minin
in tetal size
k. The minimum size of a two -car garage is 21'-0" x 21'-0" and 490 rniRif
I. All detached garages are to be covered in a code approved air barrier.
Subsection R311.2, Exit Required, of section R311, Means Of Egress, is amended by
deleting the phrases "one egress door" and replacing it with the phrase "two egress
doors".
Section R327 324, Site Construction Standards, shall be deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
R327 3-24. Construction Site Requirements. The following regulations apply to residential
room additions 500 square feet and over, demolitions of any type, new construction
within or adjacent to residentially zoned properties, and any other type of construction
work that presents a life -safety hazard to the property occupants, adjacent properties,
and/or public -way.
a. Construction Site Fencing: A minimum perimeter chain-link lockable fencing of five (5)
feet in height shall be required for all single-family development projects, including, but
not limited to, new construction, teardowns, and major additions. The required fencing
shall remain erect and be maintained until the structure is properly secured. Fence
screening may be required, at the village's discretion, to prevent dust and debris from
blowing onto adjacent properties or public way. Snow -type fencing is not allowed to
serve as a construction fence.
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b. Portable Washroom Facilities: Portable washroom facilities shall be placed on the
construction site prior to work commencing and shall be placed within the confines of the
fence and not be located within any required side yard or within any right-of-way.
c. Site Cleanliness: The property shall be cleaned at the end of each workday, including
the removal of mud and debris from the street and sidewalks, and snow and ice from the
sidewalks. Construction debris and litter shall be kept in a refuse container.
d. Silt Fence: A silt fence may be required in accordance with the detailed grading plan
The fence must be placed prior to any work commencing and must be maintained in
good condition.
e. Dust Control: Any dust created due to job site construction must be contained on the
property. Tenting of the area and use of wet saws and/or a hose is recommended.
f. Construction Mailbox: A construction mailbox shall be placed onsite and marked for
construction document use only and not to be used as the property mailbox.
g. Construction Documents: All approved construction documents, including tree
protection plans, shall be maintained onsite and placed in a weather -protected 6"
minimum diameter drawing tube or construction mailbox. The tube or construction
mailbox shall be mounted on the sign post and fully accessible.
Subsection R402.1, Wood Foundations, of section R402, Materials, is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
R402.1. Wood Foundations: Wood foundations are hereby prohibited.
Section R408 8495, Foundation Drainage, is amended of by adding a new subsection
R405.1.1, to be and read as follows:
R408.8 495.1.1. Minimum Depth And Sump Pump
a. Minimum Depth: The minimum depth for crawl spaces shall be thirty six inches (36")
from the bottom of the floor joists to the top of the finished slush coat.
b. Slush Coat: All crawl spaces shall have a minimum two inch (2") slush coat covering a
minimum four inch (4") #6 stone with a vapor retarder per R506.2.3.
c. Sump Pump: All crawl spaces shall have a sump pump and drain the system installed
per the plumbing code unless otherwise approved by the code official due to site
conditions and surrounding drainage property conditions.
d. Plenum: Crawl spaces shall not be used as an open plenum for HVAC
Subsection R703.9, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) General, shall be deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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R703.9. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) General: All EIFS systems shall be
prohibited on residential installations. Traditional (3) coat stucco is an approved use and
substitute.
(Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 11: Section 21.107, "Electrical Code Adopted," to Article I, "Enactment
and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
The 20144 -edition of the national electrical code and appendices, promulgated by the
National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted in its entirety, except such
portions thereof as may be expressly deleted, modified or amended by this section.
A. While the 2014 -1 --national electrical code and all appendices have hereinabove been
adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain deletions and changes)
shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in conflict with certain other
provisions of that code:
1. Aluminum wire is strictly prohibited inside the structure. All conductors shall be of solid
or stranded copper on the interior of the structure.
2. In new work, where bracket boxes and recessed fixtures must be used, brackets must
be screwed, not nailed, unless space limitations make it impractical.
3. All lay -in fixtures in grid ceilings must have at least two (2) independent hanger rods
attached to fixtures at opposite corners.
4. Boxes in dropped ceilings must be supported with threaded rod, hanger rod, or listed
bracket hangers.
5. All receptacles, including GFCI outlets, shall be of the self -grounding type or be
grounded to the box by means of ground wire attached to the threaded hole in the box
with a machine screw only.
6. Electrical services:
a. In all cases where a circuit breaker panel would be mounted to a concrete foundation
wall, it shall be mounted to plywood, or equivalent, so direct contact to below grade
concrete will not cause the metal enclosure to rust. All rigid metal conduit related to
services shall be mounted with clamp backs and straps, or equivalent. Minnies are not
acceptable.
b. Ground bushings or locknuts shall be used in both meter fittings and circuit breaker
panels with no exceptions.
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c. When installing temporary wiring for an underground service, it must be routed
through the bottom of the meter pedestal so access for inspection is possible.
d. In commercial applications, all circuit breaker panels over two hundred (200) amp or
larger shall be bolt -in type breakers only.
e. The following materials referenced in the national electrical code are hereby
prohibited unless specifically approved by the code official.
Integrated gas space cable, mineral -insulated, metal -sheathed cable, nonmetallic -
sheathed cable, service -entrance cable, nonmetallic underground conduit with
connectors, liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit, flexible nonmetallic tubing, electrical
nonmetallic tubing, nonmetallic wireways, nonmetallic extensions, surface nonmetallic
raceways, concealed knob and tube, messenger supported wiring, and open wiring on
insulators.
f. All ceiling boxes in habitable areas of residential buildings shall be listed and approved
for ceiling fan installations.
g.Aluminum or copper -clad aluminum service entrance conductors are allowed
according to the National Electric Code. All aluminum and copper -clad aluminum
service entrance conductors must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance
with manufacturer's torque specifications and be regularly inspected by the a qualified
electrician. The electric service panel and meter socket must specifically be labeled and
listed for aluminum and copper -clad aluminum service entrance conductors. AR
GenduGters shall be of solid or stFanded GGppeF.
h. All branch circuit conductors shall be connected to devices such as switches and
receptacles by the means of the screw terminals provided on these devices.
i. The following residential appliances shall be supplied with a dedicated branch circuit:
(1) Furnace/heating plant/central air units.
(2) Through -wall heating/air conditioning units.
(3) Built-in microwave ovens.
(4) Sump and ejector pumps.
j. An approved grounding electrode, eight feet (8') in length minimum and one-half inch
('/z") diameter shall be installed at each parking lot/street lighting pole.
k. An in-line fuse holder shall be installed in each parking lot/street lighting pole. The
fuse holder shall be located in an approved hand hole. (Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
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SECTION 12: Section 21.108, "Fuel Gas Code Adopted," to Article I, "Enactment
and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
The 20152 -edition of the international fuel gas code and all appendices is hereby
adopted in its entirety, except such portions thereof as may be expressly deleted,
modified or amended by this section.
A. While the 20152 -edition of the international fuel gas code and all appendices have
hereinabove been adopted, the following exceptions thereto (consisting of certain
deletions and changes) shall control wherever such exceptions are applicable or are in
conflict with certain other provisions of that code:
All references to the phrase "international plumbing code" shall be replaced with the
phrase "2004Illinois state plumbing code with village of Mount Prospect local
amendments".
Section 106.6499, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
A new section 106.6 48&shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
106.6 4-99. Appropriate Schedules. Refer to article III - Fees, Bonds And Deposits of
chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect village code.
Section 109 4-1 , Board Of Appeals, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following
inserted in its place:
109 4-1 . Appeals. Any person shall have the right to appeal to the village manager a
decision of the code official concerning the interpretation of this code or to request a
modification of this code. Any application for appeal to the village manager shall be
based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder
have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this code do not fully apply.
A new subsection 109.1 114.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
109.1 114.5 Penalty: See section 21.403 of chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount
Prospect village code.
(Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 13: Section 21.109, "Special Regulations for Buildings Containing
Four or More Stories," to Article I, "Enactment and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building
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Code" of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
The purpose of these regulations is to require additional fire and life safety measures for
new high rise buildings. The following requirements are in addition to those set forth in
section 403.7 403.0, High -Rise Buildings, of the international building code, 20152.
A. Elevators; Fire Service:
1. A three (3) position (on, off and bypass) key shall be provided at the main floor for
each single elevator and for each group of elevators. This key switch shall be located in
the left doorjamb of the elevator entrance. Where there is more than one elevator, the
left elevator shall have the switch. The keyed switch shall be located not less than six
feet six inches (66") above finished floor and approximately four inches (4") below the
head jamb.
2. A keyed switch shall be provided in or adjacent to the operating panel of each
elevator. The switch, when operated, shall put the elevator on emergency service.
3. Power operated doors shall remain closed when the elevator stops at any landing
except the main floor until opened by continuous pressure on a door -open button switch.
As soon as the door -open button switch is released, the doors shall automatically
reclose.
4. Where mechanical -electrical safety edge devices are installed on the leading edge of
the car doors, these devices shall remain operative and doors must be maintained in
open position by operation of device. Any feature that may cause doors to reclose after
being held in for a predetermined time shall be disconnected.
5. Keys required to call or operate elevators shall be kept in a conspicuous location on
the main floor as approved by the fire prevention bureau. The elevator key box shall
have a lock type cover which can be opened by the fire department's alarm box key. The
box shall contain a separate key for each elevator within the group.
6. Every group of elevators in a building subject to the provisions of this section shall be
available for fire department emergency service. In buildings with several groups of
elevators and where individual key switches are provided to cause cars to return to the
main floor, a separate key box shall be provided for each group of elevators.
7. Immediately adjacent to the fire department's return switch in the car, a push button
shall be provided to cancel all registered calls when the elevator is under the fire
department's control. The button shall be marked "Fire Control". This button shall not be
required if all car calls are canceled when the car makes its first stop.
B. Emergency Lighting Circuits: Emergency lighting circuits shall be provided for
all exit signs and in all corridors, stairwells, basements, assembly rooms and any
other public area.
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C. Smoke Hatches And Approved Roof Access Ladders: Smoke hatches and
approved roof access ladders shall be provided in all stairways. In smokeproof
towers or prescribed stairwells, smoke detector activation shall not be required.
(Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
SECTION 14: Section 21.110, "Special Requirements for Existing Use Groups R-
1 And R-2," to Article I, "Enactment and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code" of the
Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
The owners of existing use groups R-1 and R-2 within the village shall comply with the
following additional requirements:
A. Self -Closers: Doors between dwellings and corridors shall be self-closing. The self-
closing device shall be of a listed and labeled type.
B. Smoke Detector: An approved single station smoke detector, battery powered, shall
be installed in an approved manner in every dwelling unit. When activated, the detector
shall initiate an alarm, which is audible in the sleeping rooms of that unit.
C. Emergency Lighting: All use groups R-1 and R-2 with twenty six (26) or more dwelling
units shall have emergency lighting. All emergency lighting shall be in accordance with
international building code, 20152.
D. Maintenance: The owner or occupant shall be responsible for maintaining the smoke
detector in an operative condition at all times. (Ord. 6070, 5-21-2013)
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21St day of February, 2017
Arlene A. Jurace illage President
ATTEST:
ke't �u2,
Karen M. Agorano ,Depu y � ge Clerk
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