HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 5746 06/16/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 5746
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ADOPTING THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE,
2004 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE,
2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, WITH MODIFICATIONS, AND OTHER
CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PROVISIONS
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 16th day of June 2009.
Published in pamphlet form
by authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois, the
1 ih day of June 2009.
ORDINANCE NO. 5746
AN ORDINANCEAMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ADOPTING THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE, 2004 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2006
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, WITH MODIFICATIONS,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION-RELATED PROVISIONS
BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to its home rule powers, as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 21.103, "International Building Code Adopted" of Article I, Enactment
and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new
Section 21.103 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.103: BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:
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 2006 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.
A. While the 2006 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:
1. A new Section 101.1, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
Section 101.1, Jurisdiction - Village of Mount Prospect
2. Subsection 101.4.1, Electrical, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "ICC
International Electrical Code" and replacing it with the phrase "2005 National
Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association".
3. Subsection 1 0 1.4.4, Plumbing, shall be amended by deleting the phrase
"International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with the phrase "2004 Illinois
State Plumbing Code with local amendments"
4. Section 1 05, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. A new Section 108.2 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
Section 1 08.2. Appropriate Schedules: Refer to Article V - Fees, Bonds And
Deposits of the Village of Mount Prospect Building Code.
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6. Section 110, Certificate of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
7. Section 112, Board of Appeals, shall be amended by deleting the text in its
entirety and inserting a new section 112.1, to be and read as follows:
Section 112, Board of Appeals
Section 112.1. Application for appeal: Any person shall have the right to appeal to
the Village Manager from a decision of the code official refusing to grant a
modification to the provisions of this code covering the manner of construction or
materials to be used in the erection, alteration or repair of a building or structure.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code
or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the
provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent form of construction
can be used.
8. A new Section 113.5 shall be inserted, to be and read as follows:
Section 113.5. Offense - Misdemeanor; Amount - See Appendix A, Divisions II
and III of the Village Code; Number of Days - 30 days.
9. Section 114 - Insert: See Appendix A, Divisions II and III of this Village Code.
10. Section 202.0, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting a definition for
the phrase "Fire Official" in 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.
11. Subsection 403.1, High-Rise Buildings - Applicability, shall be amended by
deleting the phrase "75 feet (22860 mm)" and replacing it with the phrase "35 feet
(10670 mm)".
12. Subsection 403.1 shall be amended by deleting exceptions (1 through 5).
13. Subsection 705.3, Fire Walls - Horizontal Continuity of, shall be amended by
deleting the phrase "any approved noncombustible" and replacing it with the
phrase "solid or hollow masonry units or of plain or reinforced concrete".
14. Exception 705.5,1 through 3, shall be deleted.
15. Subsection 705.6, Vertical Continuity, shall be amended by deleting exceptions 1
through 5.
16. Subsection 706.2, Materials, shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing
it with the following:
706.2. Materials: The walls shall be solid or hollow masonry units or of plain or
reinforced concrete.
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17. Subsection 708.2, Materials, shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing
it with the following:
708.2. Materials: The walls shall be solid or hollow masonry units or plain or
reinforced concrete.
18. A new subsection 910.2.4, Smoke and Heat Vents, shall be inserted to read:
910.2.4 Smoke Hatches: 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.
19. Table 1005.1 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
TABLE 1005.1 EGRESS WIDTHS PER OCCUPANT SERVED (IFC and IBC):
Without Sprinkler System With Sprinkler System
Occupancy Stairways Other egress Stairways Other egress
(inches components (inches per components
per (inches per occupant) (inches per
occupant) occupant) occupant)
Occupancies 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2
other than those
listed below
Hazardous: H-l 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.4
H-2, H-3 and
H-4
Institutional: 1-2 NA NA 0.4 0.2
20. Subsection 1608.2, Ground snow loads, shall be amended by deleting the text and
replacing it with the following:
1608.2. Ground snow loads: The 100-year mean recurrence interval shall be used
for all buildings and structures. The Village of Mount Prospect shall be
considered to be in the thirty (30) pound-force per square foot category in Figure
1608.2. The snow load design used for temporary buildings shall be approved by
the Code Official.
21. Subsection 1805.4.6, Wood Foundations, shall be amended by deleting the text
and replacing it with the following:
1805.4.6. Wood Foundations: Wood foundations are hereby prohibited.
22. Section 1805.4.3, Masonry-Unit Footings, shall be amended by deleting
subsections 1805.4.3.1 and 1805.4.3.2 in their entirety, and inserting a new
subsection 1805.4.3.1 to read as follows:
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1805.4.3.1. Masonry-unit footings are hereby prohibited.
23. Section 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 current Illinois Elevator Safety Act and related Rules.
24. Section 3002.4, Change in Use, shall be amended by deleting the text and
replacing it with the following:
3002.4. Change in Use: 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 to accommodate a minimum 24 inch by 80 inch
(610 mm to 2088 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.
25. Section 3003.2, Fire Fighters Emergency Operation, shall be amended by deleting
the text and replacing it with the following:
3003.2. Fire Fighters Emergency Operation: Elevators shall be provided with
Phase 1 emergency recall operation and Phase 2 emergency in car operation in
accordance with ASME A 17.1 and NFP A 72.
26. Section 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.
27. A new section 3007, Existing Elevators, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
3007. Existing Elevators.
3007.1 All Existing Elevators to comply with ASME 2005 17.3, Safety Code for
existing elevators and escalators.
28. A new section 3008, Maintenance and Accidents, shall be inserted to be and read
as follows:
3008. Maintenance and Accidents.
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3008.1 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 article 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.
3008.2 Contractor Responsibility: The person installing any device covered by
this article 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.
3008.3 Maintenance Items: All operating and electrical parts and accessory
equipment or devices subject to this article shall be maintained in a safe operating
condition. The maintenance of elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall
conform to ASME Al7.llisted in Appendix A.
3008.4 Unsafe conditions: If, upon inspection, any equipment covered in this
article 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. Time duration to be 24 hrs, 7 days, 15 days or maximum 30 days.
3008.4.1 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 article 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.
3008.4.2 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.
3008.4.3 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 constitute a violation of this article.
3008.5 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
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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.
3008.6 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.
29. A new section 3009, Certificate of Compliance, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
3009. Certificate of Compliance.
3009.1. 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.
3009.2. Posting of Certificate of Compliance: The owner or lessee shall post the
current-issued certificate of compliance in a conspicuous place inside the elevator.
30. A new section 3010, Construction Documents and Permits, shall be inserted, to be
and read as follows:
3010. Construction Documents and Permits
3010.1 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.
3010.2 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.
31. A new section 3011, Tests and Inspections, shall be inserted, to be and read as
follows:
3011. Tests and Inspections.
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3011.1 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.
3011.2 Acceptance Tests: Acceptance tests and inspections shall be required on
all new, relocated and altered equipment subject to the provisions of this chapter.
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 Section 8.10 and in the presence of the AHJ,
or by an approved agency for the AHJ and by the person installing such
equipment.
3011.3 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 this chapter.
3011.3.1 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.
3011.3.2 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.
3011.3.3 Frequency of Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections shall be
conducted at intervals of not more than those set forth in ASME Al7.llisted in
Chapter 35 for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters and moving walks.
32. A new section 3012, Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements, shall be inserted, to
be and read as follows:
3012. Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements.
3012.1 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.
3012.2 Conveyors: Conveyors and related equipment shall be inspected and tested
in accordance with ASME B20.llisted in Chapter 35.
SECTION 2: Section 21.104, "International Mechanical Code Adopted" of Article I,
Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety
and a new Section 21.104 inserted, to be and read as follows:
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21.104: MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED:
The 2006 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 2006 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:
1. All references to the phrase "International Plumbing Code" shall be deleted and
replaced with the phrase "2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code with Village of
Mount Prospect local amendments".
2. All references to the phrase "International Electric Code" shall be deleted and
replaced with the phrase "2005 National Electric Code with Village of Mount
Prospect local amendments".
SECTION 3: Section 21.105, "International Plumbing Code Adopted" of Article I, Enactment
and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new
Section 21.105 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.105: PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED:
The 2004 edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code 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 edition 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 ofthat Code:
1. A new section 890-560, Sanitary System Flood Control and Backwater Valves,
shall be inserted, to be and read as follows:
890-560. Sanitary System Flood Control and Backwater Valves.
a.
Sewer Pipe: All sewer pipe in a flood control system shall be either
schedule 40 PVC plastic with solvent weld joints, or schedule 26 PVC "0"
ring pipe, or service weight cast iron.
b.
Bypass Piping to Sump: Bypass piping shall be piped from the overflow
fitting in the building sewer to discharge directly into the sump pit. Open
tees shall not be considered as a direct connection. All sumps shall be
provided with approved metal covers.
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c. Vaults for Flood Control Systems: All vaults for flood control systems
shall be a minimum of 60 inches in diameter, the construction of which
shall conform to the specifications for manholes contained in Chapter 16,
Article V of the Village Code. This minimum shall be adhered to unless
otherwise specifically approved by the Plumbing Inspector because of
space constraints.
d. Cleanout required: A full size cleanout is required on the street side of the
flood control vault.
e. Backwater valves: All backwater valve assemblies must be AMSE/ ANSI
listed. Backwater valves shall not be installed inside the building at the
base of the soil stack. All backwater valves for flood control shall be
located either at the foundation wall, or in an approved vault that complies
with subsection c.
2. Subsection 890-1370, shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing it with
the following:
890.1370. Any floor drain installed below grade shall be the minimum size of 4
inch.
3. The following additional requirements are hereby adopted:
a. The following piping systems shall be installed only with the materials
listed below:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Building sewer: SDR 26, gasketed push-joint clay, cast iron. Six-
inch (6") minimum diameter outside building. All building drains,
in new construction, shall be installed as overhead installations to
the sanitary sewer as required in section 16.502.K of the Mount
Prospect Development Code. Alterations or remodeling of existing
basement plumbing with gravity sewers, shall require an overhead
installation connecting the ejector pump discharge into the soil
stack at a height of 7 feet above the floor.
Underground drain, waste and vent: Cast iron, schedule 40 PVC.
Aboveground drain, waste and vent: Cast iron, galvanized iron,
DWV copper, schedule 40 PVC.
Under ground water supply: Type K copper, ductile iron. Refer to
Section 16.403.1.2 for the minimum size.
Aboveground water supply: Above ground water supply: Types M,
L, or K copper, galvanized iron pipe, brass, stainless steel pipe.
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b. Where a building contains a floor, basement or cellar with plumbing
fixtures below grade, the sewer shall be run overhead, and all below grade
plumbing fixtures shall drain to an approved sanitary ejector pit.
c. Grease interceptors that exceed 40 GPM or 50 gallons in liquid holding
capacity shall not be installed inside the building. All exterior grease
interceptors shall have a minimum liquid holding capacity of one thousand
(1,000) gallons and is subject to Public Works approval and calculations.
d. All floor drains installed in interior vehicle parking areas, including
residential garages, shall drain to an approved triple basin interceptor.
e. All new or remodeled car wash facilities shall be equipped with an
approved water recycling system.
f. All abandoned plumbing material and/or fixtures shall be removed in
entirety as part of a remodeling, or demolition permit unless otherwise
authorized by the Code Official.
g. All interior grease interceptors shall be recessed into the floor or installed
in an accessible location, approved by the Plumbing Inspector to allow for
proper maintenance and cleaning of the interceptor and to permit removal
of the lid and internal contents.
h. All floor drain assemblies shall meet ASME A-112.21.1M-98 or CSA
B79-1994(R-2000) standards. A snap-in bar grate is not allowed.
1. Hot water distribution piping that exceeds seventy-five (75) lineal feet
shall have a gravity return line provided. Piping over sixty (60) lineal feet
shall have a circulating return line.
J. Wet venting shall be allowed by the Plumbing Inspector only when a
plumbing fixture cannot be individually vented due to structural
conditions.
k. Building drains that extend either through a foundation wall or under a
footing shall be of ductile iron pipe, or shall extend a minimum of five (5)
feet beyond an exterior foundation wall.
I. Building drain tile and/or seepage tile shall consist of be of one of the
following materials:
(1)
(2)
Flexible perforated plastic tile with fiber membrane sock.
Rigid perforated plastic tile with fiber membrane sock. All drain
tile must be bedded with a minimum of 2 inches of grade 6 washed
stone, and 6 inches of stone over the top of tile.
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SECTION 4: Section 21.106, "International Residential Code Adopted" of Article I, Enactment
and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new
Section 21.106 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.106: RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED:
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 2006 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 2006 edition of the International Residential 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. Section 101.2, Scope, is amended by deleting the phrase "and one-family
townhouses" and striking the exception.
2. Sction 105, Permits, is deleted in its entirety.
3. Section 304, Minimum Floor Area Requirements, shall be amended by deleting
the text and replacing it with the following:
304. 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) Minimum floor areas - living, dining and cooking rooms: the
minimum floor area requirements for living, dining and cooking
rooms shall be:
Type of room Minimum area sq. ft.
Living and dining when in one room 310
Living only in one room when dining
room space is provided in kitchen or
separate room 220
Kitchen cooking only (including area
occupied by equipment) 100
Kitchen and dining when dining space
is not provided elsewhere 200
Kitchen and laundry (including area
occupied by equipment) 140
Kitchen, dining and laundry 200
Utility room (including area occupied
by equipment) 100
Kitchen, laundry and utility 200
(3) Minimum floor areas - sleeping rooms: the minimum floor area
requirements for sleeping rooms shall be:
Type of room Minimum area sq. ft.
Major bedroom 140
Second bedroom 120
Additional bedroom 100
(4) Minimum floor areas - other rooms: the mInImUm floor
requirements for other rooms shall be:
Type of room
Major bathroom
Master bedroom closet
Other bedroom closets (at
least one each)
Minimum area sq. ft.
40
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10
12
All other habitable rooms
not herein-above set forth 100
Minimum floor area for the foregoing shall be measured from the
inside of all finished walls.
4. Section 309, Garages, is amended by inserting a new subsection 309.7, to be and
read as follows:
309.7. Minimum Construction Requirements:
a. Garages attached or built into residential buildings.
(1) 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.
(2) All floors of attached or built-in garages shall be six inches (6")
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 1/2")
from the rear of the garage towards the vehicle door. Floor drains
shall not be allowed in the garage.
(3) 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.
(4) The minimum size of a one-car garage is 21' -0" x 10' -0" and 260
minimum square feet in total size.
(5) The minimum size of a two-car garage is 21 ' -0" x 21' 0" and 490
minimum square feet in total size.
b. Detached garages.
(1) Location of detached garages on lots shall conform to requirements
of the Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance.
(2) Floors shall be not less than four inches (4") thick reinforced with
# 1 0 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 1/2") from the rear of the garage towards the vehicle door. Floor
drains shall not be allowed in the garage.
Footings for frame garages shall be of not less than twelve inches
(12") wide and not less than twelve inches (12") in depth around
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entire perimeter of slab. Footings for brick garages shall be
concrete, not less than three and one-half feet (3 1/2') 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.
(3) 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 openings more than three feet (3') in width.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 rafters spans more than twelve feet (12') in width.
(6) A minimum of one service door not less than two feet six inches
by six feet eight inches (2'6" x 6'8") shall be required on all
garages. At least one operable window with an area of at least five
(5) square feet shall be installed.
(7) The maximum garage door height shall be eight ft. (8').
(8) Roof sheathing of not less than one-half inch (1/2") thick exterior
grade plywood or one inch (1 ") thick nominal size rough sawn
sheathing.
(9) The minimum size of a one-car garage is 21' -0" x 10' -0" and 260
minimum squar~ feet in total size.
(10) The minimum size of a two-car garage is 21' -0" x 21' 0" and 490
minimum square feet in total size.
5. Subsection 311.4.1 (Exit Required) is amended by deleting the phrases "one exit"
and replacing it with the phrase "two exits".
6. Section R321, Site Address, is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing
it with the following:
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R321. 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 on to adjacent properties or public way. Snow-type fencing
is not allowed to serve as a construction fence.
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 jobsite 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 on site 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.
7. Subsection 404.1.1 & references are amended by deleting all references to
"masonry foundations."
8. Figures 403.1(2), 02.1, 403, 404.2(1.) (.2) (.3) (.4) (.5) are amended by deleting
all references to "wood foundations."
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9. Section 408.6 is amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
408.6. Minimum depth and sump pump.
408.6.1. Minimum Depth. The minimum depth for crawl spaces shall be 36 inches
(36") from the bottom of the floor joists to the top of the finished slush coat.
408.6.1. 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.
408.6.2. Sump Pump. All crawl spaces shall have a sump pump and drain tile
system installed per the Plumbing Code unless otherwise approved by the Code
Official due to site conditions and surrounding drainage property conditions.
408.6.3 Plenum. Crawl spaces shall not be used as an open plenum for HV AC.
10. A new section R507 is inserted, to be and read as follows:
R507. One and Two Family Occupancies that are incorporating designed
lightweight materials such as trusses or engineered lightweight material
(including but not limited to wooden I-Beams, cold formed steel or light gauge
bar joist trusses) in the structural floor or ceiling areas, shall protect the
floors/ceilings with a barrier exhibiting thirty (30) minute fire resistance on the
underside ofthe floor/ceiling system.
Exceptions: 1.
If the underside of the floor system is a crawl space or
basement where no combustible materials are stored.
2. If the underside of the floor system is protected by
automatic sprinklers.
11. Section 605 shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing it with the
following:
605. Particle board shall be prohibited.
12. Section 703.9, Exterior Insulation Finish systems general, shall be amended by
deleting the text and replacing it with the following:
703.9. Exterior Insulation Finish systems general.
All EIFS systems shall be prohibited on residential installations. Stucco is an
approved use and substitute.
13. Section R403.1 shall be amended by deleting the text and replacing it with the
following: :
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R403.1. Delete Text, "All exterior walls shall be supported on concrete solid or
fully grouted masonry or concrete footings, wood foundations, or other approved
structural systems" replace with "All exterior walls, stoops, steps, landings, and
slabs"
SECTION 5: Section 21.107, "International Electrical Code Adopted" of Article I, Enactment
and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new
Section 21.107 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.107: ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED:
The 2005 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 2005 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. All conductors shall be of solid or stranded
copper.
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 independent hanger rods
attached to fixtures at opposite corners.
4. Boxes in dropped ceilings must be supported with threaded rod.
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. Sheet metal screws are not acceptable.
6. 20 amp receptacles must be used on all 20-amp circuits.
7. Any circuit in bath, shower, and toilet rooms must be GFCI protected.
8. In new work, when metal studs are used, Caddy adjustable far side supports, or
equivalent, must be used to insure tight fitting devices.
9. 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.
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b. Ground bushings or locknuts shall be used in both meter fittings and
circuit breaker panels with no exceptions.
c. When installing temporary wiring for an underground service, it must be
routed thru the bottom of the meter pedestal so access for inspection is
possible.
d. In commercial applications, all circuit breaker panels of 200 amp or larger
shall be bolt-in type breakers only.
e. The materials referenced in the following articles are hereby prohibited
unless specifically approved by the code official.
Article 322 - Flat Cable Assemblies.
Article 326 - Integrated Gas Space Cable.
Article 328 - Medium Voltage cable.
Article 330 - Metal-Clad Cable.
Article 332 - Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable.
Article 334 - Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable.
Article 336 - Power and Control Tray Cable.
Article 338 - Service-Entrance Cable.
Article 354 - Non Metallic Underground Conduit with connectors.
Article 356 - Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic conduit.
Article 360 - Flexible Nonmetallic Tubing.
Article 362 - Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing.
Article 378 - Nonmetallic Wireways.
Article 382 - Nonmetallic Extensions.
Article 388 - Surface Nonmetallic Raceways.
Article 394 - Concealed Knob and Tube.
Article 396 - Messenger Supported Wiring.
Article 398 - Open Wiring on Insulators.
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f. All ceiling boxes in habitable areas of residential buildings shall be listed
and approved for ceiling fan installations.
g. All conductors shall be of solid or stranded copper.
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.
1. The following residential appliances shall be supplied with a dedicated
branch circuit:
(1) Furnace/heating plant/central air units.
(2) Thru-wall heating/air conditioning units.
(3) Built-in microwave ovens.
(4) Sump.
(5) Ejector pumps.
J. An approved grounding electrode, 8' in length minimum and 1/2" 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.
SECTION 6: A new Section 21.108, "International Fuel Gas Code Adopted", shall be inserted
in Article I, Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code, the
remaining sections to be renumbered numerically, to be and read as follows
21.108: FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED:
The 2006 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 2006 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:
1. All references to the phrase "International Plumbing Code" shall be replaced with
the phrase "2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code with Village of Mount Prospect
local amendments".
2. All references to the phrase "International Electric Code" shall be replaced with
the phrase "2005 National Electric Code with Village of Mount Prospect local
amendments" .
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SECTION 7: A new Section 21.109, "International Energy Conservation Codes Adopted",
shall be inserted in Article I, Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village
Code, the remaining sections to be renumbered numerically, to be and read as follows
21.109: ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ADOPTED:
The 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation 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 2006 edition of the International Energy Conservation 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. All references to the phrase "International Plumbing Code" shall be deleted and
replaced with the phrase "2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code with Village of
Mount Prospect local amendments".
2. All references to the phrase "International Electric Code" shall be deleted and
replace with the phrase "2005 National Electric Code with Village of Mount
Prospect local amendments".
3. Section 101.4.4, Change in Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 8: Section 21.108, "Special Regulations For Buildings Containing Four Or More
Stories" of Article I, Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is
deleted in its entirety and a new Section 21.110 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.110: SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR BUILDINGS CONTAINING FOUR OR MORE
STORIES:
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
403.0, High-Rise Buildings, of the International Building Code 2006.
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 door jamb 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 (6'6") 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.
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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 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.
C. Smoke Hatches And Approved Roof Access Ladders: Smoke hatches and approved
access ladders shall be provided in all stairways. In smoke proof towers or prescribed
stairwells, smoke detector activation shall not be required.
SECTION 9: Section 21.109, "Special Requirements For Existing Use Groups R-l And R-2",
of Article I, Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
deleted in its entirety and a new Section 21.111 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.111: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING USE GROUPS R-l AND R-2:
The owners of existing use groups R-l 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.
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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-l 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 2006
D. Maintenance: The owner or occupant shall be responsible for maintaining the smoke
detector in an operative condition at all times.
SECTION 10: Section 21.110, "Filing Requirements", of Article I, Enactment and Scope, of
Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new Section
21.112 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.112: FILING REQUIREMENTS:
Not less than three (3) copies ofthe codes adopted by reference in this Chapter and as set forth in
sections 21.103 through 21.109 of this article are on file in the office of the village clerk, and are
hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein, and the provisions thereof shall be
controlling in the construction and maintenance of all buildings and structures to the extent
specified therein within the corporate limits of the village.
A. In the event any of the provisions of any of the above referenced codes are in conflict
with either this Chapter or the zoning ordinance of the village, this Chapter and such
zoning ordinance shall prevail, and the conflicting provisions of those other codes
hereinabove adopted by reference shall be of no effect.
B. The term "Code Official" as used in any of the adopted codes shall mean the director of
community development, or his duly authorized representative.
SECTION 11: Section 21.111, "Miscellaneous Provisions", of Article I, Enactment and Scope,
of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its entirety and a new Section
21.113 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.113: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to replace any previously existing building
ordinances.
B. Any existing state laws or revisions thereto pertaining to the erection, maintenance or
occupancy of buildings and structures are hereby made a part of this chapter. Should any
provisions in the state laws conflict with a similar provision of this building code, the
local ordinance shall govern.
C. If any chapter, article, section or paragraph, or any part or parts of any chapter, article,
section or paragraph of this chapter is declared invalid or unconstitutional, it shall not be
held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other chapter, article,
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section or paragraph or any part or parts of any other chapter, article, section or paragraph
of this chapter.
SECTION 12: Section 21.229, "Use Of Stucco Or Engineered Stucco Systems", of Article II,
General Provisions, Enactment and Scope, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is
deleted in its entirety and a new Section 21.229 inserted, to be and read as follows:
21.229: USE OF STUCCO OR ENGINEERED STUCCO SYSTEMS:
A. Residential Applications: The use of engineered stucco systems, including, but not
limited to, those commonly known as "Dryvit" or exterior insulation and finish systems
(EIFS), is prohibited for all residential applications. If a previously installed stucco or
engineered stucco system exterior has deteriorated or is destroyed so that more than fifty
percent (50%) of its coverage of the structure requires repair, then the existing stucco or
system must be replaced with materials that are permitted pursuant to village regulations.
Stucco is an approved use and substitute for EIFS-type system.
B. Nonresidential Applications: Stucco or an engineered stucco system may be used in
nonresidential application subject to the following conditions:
I. Not more than thirty percent (30%) of a building's exterior surfaces are covered
by such materials;
2. Such materials shall not be located any lower than eight feet (8') from the top of
the building's foundation unless it is protected by no less than a five foot (5') wide
landscaped buffer;
3. The manufacturer's specification sheets must be provided with the permit
application;
4. System must be a "water managed system" as that term is generally applied in the
industry;
5. The system is installed according to any standards promulgated by the director of
community development; and
6. An independent certified inspector of such systems must verify, in writing, that
the system, as built, was installed according to all manufacturer's specifications,
director of community development standards and that it qualifies as a "managed
water system".
SECTION 13: Section 21.501, "Definitions Of Words And Phrases", of Article V, Definitions,
of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is amended by deleting the definition of
"Height of Building", and replacing it with the following:
HEIGHT OF BUILDING: The vertical distance of a building or structure as
measured in feet, from the base grade to the highest point of the roof or parapet, if
a flat roof, or the point midway between the ridgeline and the eaves line, if a hip,
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gable, mansard, or gambrel roof. Mechanical penthouses, chimneys and steeples
shall not be included in measuring the height of buildings.
SECTION 14: Section 21.603, "International Property Maintenance Code", of Article VI,
Property Maintenance Code, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
21.603: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED; AMENDMENTS:
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations governing property maintenance, there is
hereby adopted the 2006 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 2006 edition 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:
1. Chapter 8 - Referenced Standard, shall be amended by deleting the phrase
"International Plumbing Code" and replacing it with the phrase "Illinois Plumbing
Code".
2. A new Section 101.1 shall be inserted to read as follows:
Section 101.1, Title. - Village of Mount Prospect.
3. Amend Section 102.3 by deleting the phrase "International Plumbing Code" and
replacing it with the phrase "Illinois Plumbing Code".
4. Section 103.5, Fees, shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. Section 104.7, Department records, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "as
long as the building or structure to which such records relate remains in
existence" and replacing it with the phrase "five years".
6. Section 106.3, Prosecution of violation, shall be amended by deleting the word
"shall" following the word "premises" and replacing it with the word "may".
7. Section 107.2, Form, shall be deleted in its entirety.
8. Section 107.5, Enforcement procedure, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
107.5 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.
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9. The text in Section 109.6, Hearing, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
Section 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.
10. Section 110.1, General, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "for a period of
more than two years".
11. Section 111.1, Petition, shall be amended by deleting the phrase "board of
appeals" and replacing it with the phrase "village manager".
12. Sections 111.2 through 111.6 shall be deleted in their entirety.
13. Section 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.
14. 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.
15. Section 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 they may be cited for a violation of this code. Upon
providing proof that they are not responsible, they may be dismissed as the
defendant.
16. Section 302.3, Sidewalks and driveways, shall be deleted III its entirety and
replaced with the following:
302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways,
parking spaces, parking space striping, curb stops and similar areas shall be kept
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III a proper state of repair, and maintained structurally free of hazardous
conditions.
17. A new Section 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.
18. Section 302.4, Weeds, shall be amended by deleting the height of" 1 0 inches" and
replacing it with "8 inches".
19. A new Section 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.
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.
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20. A new Section 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.
21. A new Section 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) 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.
22. Section 304.1, General, shall be amended by inserting the following sentence:
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.
23. A new Section 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.
24. Section 304.14, Insect screens, shall be amended by inserting the following dates
where appropriate: "April 15 to October 15".
25. A new Section 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.
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26. Section 308.4, Multiple Occupancy, shall be amended by inserting the following
sentence at the end:
When the occupant does not exterminate, the owner shall exterminate.
27. Section 404.4.1, Room area, shall be amended by deleting Section 404.4.1, Room
area, in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
404.4.1 Area for sleeping purposes. Every bedroom occupied by one person shall
contain at least 70 square feet (605m2) of floor area, and every bedroom occupied
by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet (4.6m2) of floor area
for each occupant thereof.
28. Section 404.5, Overcrowding, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
404.5 Overcrowding. Dwelling units not be occupied by more occupants than
permitted by the minimum area requirements of Table 404.5
MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET
SP ACE 1-2 Occupants 3-5 Occupants 6 or more occupants
Living roomab No requirements 120 150
Dining rooma,o No requirements 80 100
Kitcheno 50 50 60
Bedrooms Shall comply with Section 404.4
TABLE 404.5
MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS
For SI: 1 square foot=0.093 m2.
a. See Section 404.5.2 for combined living room/dining room spaces.
b. See Section 404.5.1 for limitations on determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping
purposes.
29. A new Section 404.5.1, Sleeping area, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
404.5.1 Sleeping area. The minimum occupancy area required by Table 404.5
shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy
area for sleeping purposes. All sleeping areas shall comply with Section 404.4.
30. A new Section 404.5.2, Combined spaces, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
404.5.2 Combined spaces. Combined living room and dining room spaces shall
comply with the requirements of Table 404.5 if the total area is equal to that
required for separate rooms and if the space is located so as to function as a
combination living room/dining room.
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31. Section 602.2, Residential occupancies, shall be amended by deleting the phrase
"... 65 degrees Fahrenheit" and replacing it with the phrase ". . .68 degrees
Fahrenheit" .
32. Section 602.3, Heat supply, shall be amended by inserting the following dates
where appropriate: "September 15 to June 1".
33. Section 602.4, Occupiable work spaces, shall be amended by inserting the
following dates where appropriate: "September 15 to June 1".
34. A new Section 605.4, Intercom system, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
605.4. 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.
35. Subsection 606.1, General, shall be deleted in its entirety.
36. The term "code official" as used in the adopted code shall mean the director of
community development, or his/her duly authorized representative.
SECTION 15: A new Section 21.610, "Filing Requirements", shall be inserted in Article VI,
Property Maintenance Code, of Chapter 21 of the Mount Prospect Village Code, to be and read
as follows:
Section 21.610, Filing Requirements. A copy of the code adopted by this article VI shall
be on file in the office of the village clerk.
SECTION 16: 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, Zadel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Juracek, Korn
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of June, 2009.
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Irva~ WIlks, Mayor
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