HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6070 05/21/2013 Amending Chapter 21 Adopting the International Building Code 2012 EditionORDINANCE NO. 6070
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE -2012
EDITION, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE — 2012 EDITION, 2004 ILLINOIS STATE
PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE- AND TWO -
FAMILY DWELLINGS — 2012 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE -2011 EDITION,
AND INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE — 2012 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS AND OTHER MODIFICATIONS,
INCLUDING AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX A THE VILLAGE CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is authorized to adopt codes by reference pursuant to Illinois
Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1 -3 -2; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the International Building Code, 2012 Edition, International Mechanical Code —
2012 Edition, 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code, International Residential Code For One- And Two -
Family Dwellings — 2012 Edition, National Electrical Code -2011 Edition, and International Fuel Gas
Code — 2012 Edition, and all appendices, have been on file with the Office of the Clerk of the Village of
Mount Prospect for thirty (30) days and has, during that time, been available for public use, inspection,
and examination; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to amend Chapter 21, "Building Code ", of the Mount Prospect Village
Code to adopt the International Building Code, 2012 Edition, International Mechanical Code — 2012
Edition, 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code, International Residential Code For One- And Two - Family
Dwellings — 2012 Edition, National Electrical Code -2011 Edition, and International Fuel Gas Code —
2012 Edition, and all appendices, subject to certain modifications, and to make certain other
modifications to Chapter 21 and Appendix A.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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:
SECTION 1: Article I, "Enactment and Scope" of Chapter 21, "Building Code ", shall be deleted in its
entirety and the following inserted in its place:
21.101: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for safety, health and public welfare through structural strength
and stability, means of egress, adequate light and ventilation and protection to life and property from fire
and hazards incident to the design, construction, alteration, removal or demolition of buildings and
structures in the village limits.
21.102: SCOPE:
The provisions of this chapter apply to the construction, alteration, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance of and additions to buildings and structures and to appurtenances such as, but not
limited to, vaults, areaways and street encroachments hereafter erected and, where expressly stated,
existing on land or over water; and to buildings and structures and equipment for the operation thereof
hereafter moved or demolished within the corporate limits of the village. The provisions of this chapter
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based on occupancy also apply to conversions of existing buildings and structures or portions thereof
from one occupancy classification to another.
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 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.
A. While the 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:
1. A new subsection 101. 1, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
101.1. Jurisdiction. -Village of Mount Prospect.
2. Subsection 101.2.1 shall be deleted in its entirety.
3. Subsection 101.4.3, 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 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. 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.
6. Section 111, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Section 202.0, General Definitions, shall be amended by inserting a definition for the phrase "Fire
Official" to be and read as follows:
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Fire Official: The chief of the fire department or of the fire prevention bureau or duly authorized
representative appointed by the authority having jurisdiction.
10. The definition of the phrase "High rise" in Section 202.0, General Definitions, shall be amended
by deleting the phrase 75 feet (22860 mm)" and replacing it with the phrase "35 feet
(10668 mm) ".
11. Subsection 403.1 shall be amended by deleting exceptions 4 and 5.
12. A new subsection 706.1.2, Fire Walls, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
706.1.2. Fire Walls: Fire walls are required between attached single family homes, townhomes,
and multi -story condominium units.
13. Subsection 706.3, 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
plain or reinforced concrete ".
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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
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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.
19. A new section 3007, Existing Elevators, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3007. Existing Elevators.
3007.1 All existing elevators shall comply with subsection 3001.2.
20. A new section 3009, Maintenance and Accidents, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3009. Maintenance and Accidents.
3009.1. 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 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.
3009.2. 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.
3009.3. 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.
3009.4. 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.
3009.4.1. 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 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.
3009.4.2. 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.
3009.4.3. 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,
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defacing or removal of the sign, tag or seal without approval shall constitute a violation of this
article.
3009.5. 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 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.
3009.6. 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.
21. A new section 3010, Certificate Of Compliance, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3010. Certificate Of Compliance.
3010.1. 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.
3010.2. Posting Of Certificate Of Compliance: The owner or lessee shall post the current- issued
certificate of compliance in a conspicuous place inside the elevator.
22. A new section 3011, Construction Documents And Permits, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
3011. Construction Documents And Permits.
3011.1. 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.
3011.2. 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.
23. A new section 3012, Tests And Inspections, shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
3012. Tests And Inspections.
3012.1. General: All equipment and devices covered by the provisions of this code shall be
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subjected to acceptance and maintenance tests and periodic inspections as required herein.
3012.2. 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.
3012.3. 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 Chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect Village Code.
3012.3.1. 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.
3012.3.2. 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.
3012.3.3. Frequency Of Tests And Inspections: Tests and inspections shall be conducted at
intervals of not more than those set forth in ASME A17.1.
24. A new section 3013, Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements, shall be inserted to be and read as
follows:
3013. Miscellaneous Elevator Requirements.
3013.1. 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.
3013.2. Conveyors: Conveyors and related equipment shall be inspected and tested in accordance
with ASME B20.1.
21.104: MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED:
A. The 2012 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 2012 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:
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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. Section 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
3. 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.
4. Section 111, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. 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.
6. A new subsection 114.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
114.5. Penalty. - See Section 21.403 of Chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect Village
Code.
21.105: PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED:
The 2004 Illinois state plumbing code, 77111. Adm. Code 890, last amended effective April 8, 2005 at 29
Ill. 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 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 of that 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 "O" ring pipe, or service weight cast iron.
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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.
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 Mount Prospect 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. The following additional requirements are hereby adopted:
a. The following piping systems shall be installed only with the materials listed below:
(1) 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 subsection 16.502K of the Mount
Prospect Village 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 seven feet (T) above the floor.
(2) Underground drain, waste and vent: Cast iron, schedule 40 PVC.
(3) Aboveground drain, waste and vent: Cast iron, galvanized iron, DWV copper, schedule 40
PVC.
(4) Underground water supply: Type K copper, ductile iron. Refer to subsection 16.403J2 of
the Mount Prospect Village Code for the minimum size.
(5) Aboveground water supply: Types M, L, or K copper, galvanized iron pipe, brass,
stainless steel pipe.
3. 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.
4. Wet venting shall be allowed by the plumbing inspector only when a plumbing fixture cannot be
individually vented due to structural conditions.
21.106: RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED:
For the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the fabrication, erection, construction,
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enlargement, alteration, repair, location and use of detached one- and two - family dwellings, their
appurtenances and accessory structures, there is hereby adopted the 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 2012 edition 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:
1. Subsection R101.2, Scope, is amended by deleting the phrase "and one - family townhouses" and
striking all exceptions.
2. Section R105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
3. Anew 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.
4. Section R111, Certificate Of Occupancy, shall be deleted in its entirety.
5. Section R113, 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.
6. A new Subsection R114.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
R114.5. Penalty. — Section 21.403 of Chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall apply.
7. 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.
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One story ranch house 1,000
Split level or raised ranch house
1,000
One and one -half story house
950
s --
Two story house FF80 0 11-d
The foregoing minimum floor area shall be measured at the first
floor on the main floor
level from the outside of exterior walls.
(2) Minimum floor areas - living, dining and cooking rooms: The minimum floor area
requirements for living, dining and cooking rooms shall be:
r Type Of Room I
Ir--
Minimum Area Sq.
I
I Ft.
;
Living and dining when in one room � w ��
[ 31C
i
Living only in one room when dining room space is provided in kitchen
220
or separate room
K itchen cooking only (including area occupied by equipment) i—
F
1 100
Kitchen and dining when dining space is not provided elsewhere
1 200
Kitchen and laundry (including area occupied by equipment)
F i
1 140
Kitchen, dining and laundry _ _T
1 20
Utility room (including area occupied by equipment)
100
Kitchen, laundry and utility
f 200
(3) Minimum floor areas - sleeping rooms: The minimum floor area requirements for
sleeping rooms shall be:
Type Of Room _ Y F Minimum Area Sq. Ft.
(4) Minimum floor areas - other rooms: The minimum floor requirements for other rooms
shall be:
Type Of Room -TI-Minimum Area Sq. Ft.
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Major bathroom 40
Master bedroom closet — 14
1
Other bedroom closets (at least one each 10
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.
8. 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 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 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 260 minimum square feet in
total size.
e. The minimum size of a two -car garage is 21' -0" x 21'0" and 490 minimum square feet in total
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 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 below grade and not less than
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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 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
(TV 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.
h. The maximum garage door height shall be eight ft. (8').
i. Roof sheathing of not less than one -half inch ('/ ") thick exterior grade plywood or one inch
(I") thick nominal size rough sawn sheathing.
j. The minimum size of a one -car garage is 21' -0" x 10' -0" and 260 minimum square feet in
total size.
k. The minimum size of a two -car garage is 21' -0" x 21'0" and 490 minimum square feet in total
size.
1. All detached garages are to be covered in a code approved barrier.
9. 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 ".
10. Section R324, Site Construction Standards, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
R324 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.
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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 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.
11. Subsection R402.1, Wood Foundations, of Section R402, Materials, is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
R.402.1 Wood Foundations: Wood foundations are hereby prohibited.
12. Section R405, Foundation Drainage, is amended of by adding a new Section R405.1.1, to be and
read as follows:
R405.1.1. 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 tile system installed per the
plumbing code unless otherwise approved by the code official due to site conditions and
surrounding drainage property conditions.
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d. Plenum. Crawl spaces shall not be used as an open plenum for HVAC.
13. Subsection R703.9, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) General, shall be deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
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.
21.107: ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED:
The 2011 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 2011 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 (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.
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.
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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, Non Metallic 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. 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.
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 (' / ")
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.
21.108: FUEL GAS CODE ADOPTED:
The 2012 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 2012 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. Section 105, Permits, shall be deleted in its entirety.
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3. 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.
4. 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.
6. A new Subsection 114.5 shall be inserted to be and read as follows:
114.5. Penalty. — See Section 21.403 of Chapter 21, Building Code, of the Mount Prospect
Village Code.
21.109: 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, 2012.
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 (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.
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.
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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.
21.110: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING USE GROUPS R -1 AND R -2:
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, 2012.
D. Maintenance: The owner or occupant shall be responsible for maintaining the smoke detector in an
operative condition at all times.
21.111: FILING REQUIREMENTS:
A copy of the codes adopted by reference in this chapter and as set forth in sections 21.103 through
21.108 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.
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A. In the event any of the provisions of any of the above referenced codes are in conflict with either this
article or the zoning ordinance of the village, this article and such zoning ordinance shall prevail, and
the conflicting provisions of those other codes hereinabove adopted by reference shall not apply to the
extent of the conflict.
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.
21.112: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. The provisions of this article shall be deemed to replace the previously existing building code.
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 article. Should any provisions in the state laws
conflict with a similar provision of this building code, the local ordinance shall govern.
C. If any section or paragraph, or any part or parts of any section or paragraph of this article is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of
any other article, section or paragraph or any part or parts of any other article, section or paragraph of
this chapter.
SECTION 2 : Subsection A of Section 21. 403, "Penalties ", of Article IV, Miscellaneous Provisions;
Penalties, of Chapter 21, Building Code, shall be deleted in its entirety and the following inserted in its
place:
A. Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall be fined an amount as set forth in
appendix A, division III of this code, for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
SECTION 3: Appendix A, Division II, and Appendix A, Division III, of the Mount Prospect Village
Code shall be amended by deleting Section 21.103, Building Code Adopted, along with Subsections A.8
and A.9, in their entirety.
SECTION 4: 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, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Matuszak
PASSED and APPROVED this 21 day of May, 2013
ATTEST.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
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