HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 1547 - 11/9/1982 - BUILDING ACTIVITY CODE/AMENDEDA
ORDINANCE NO. 1547
An Ordinance Regulating Building Activities,
Amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code of
Elk -Grove Village
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of
Cook and OuPage,
SECTION ONE: Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code of Elk
Grove Village is hereby repealed(ord. No. 1146).
SECTION TWO: That Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code of
Elk Grove Village is hereby amended by
adding the following Articles and by
incorporating the provisions, requirements,
and procedures established within and by
each Article:
ARTICLE I DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT'
& BUILDING
ARTICLE II BUILDING CODE
ARTICLE III FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
ARTICLE IV ELECTRICAL CODE
ARTICLE V PLUMBING CODE
ARTICLE VI MECHANICAL CODE
ARTICLE VII PENALTIES
ARTICLE I: DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
13.101 CREATION
There is hereby created a Department of Development and
Building which shall consist of a Building Commissioner and
such other employees as may be authorized by the President
and Board of Trustees.
13.102 BUILDING COMMISSIONER
There is hereby established the position of Building
The Building Commissioner shall have control and supervision
over-all offices and employees assigned to the Department
of Development and Building, subject to the general
direction of the Village Manager.
Wherever the term Building Official is used in any por-
tion of the herein adopted codes, it shall mean the Building
Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
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Commissioner.
The Building
Commissioner
shall
be appointed
by the Village
Manager and
shall serve at
his
discretion.
The Building Commissioner shall have control and supervision
over-all offices and employees assigned to the Department
of Development and Building, subject to the general
direction of the Village Manager.
Wherever the term Building Official is used in any por-
tion of the herein adopted codes, it shall mean the Building
Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
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ARTICLE I: DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
13.103 DUTIES Of THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER
The Building Commissioner shall be responsible for:
A. The enforcement of all ordinances and codes of the
Village relating to the construction, repair, or
alteration of the buildings and structures and the
use of streets or parkways in connection therewith.
B. All inspections to insure compliance with building
construction regulations.
C. The enforcement of all zoning and land use ordinances
of the Village.
D. The maintenance of current accurate land use and
zoning maps of the Village.
E. Performing such other duties as may be required by
the Village Manager including providing assistance
and advice as may be required by the Plan Commission,
or other agencies of the Village.
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13.104 BUILDING INSPECTOR
CThere is hereby created the position of Building
Inspector. The Building Inspector shall be appointed
by the Village Manager and serve at his discretion.
13.105 DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the.Building Inspector to
inspect all buildings and structures being erected or
altered, as frequently as may be necessary to insure
compliance with the Village Ordianance. The Building
Inspector shall be under the direction of the Building
Commissioner.
13.106 EX -OFFICIO ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
The Building Commissioner shall also be the chief
electrical inspector and ex -officio electrical inspector
and shall have the power to inspect any electrical
installations and no electrical wiring shall be covered
until after such inspection. He shall also have the
power to cause the current in any wiring or circuit or
conduit to be turned off whenever this is necessary in
an emergency to protect life or property.
13.107 EX -OFFICIO PLUMBING INSPECTOR
The Building Commissioner shall also be the chief
plumbing inspector and ex -officio plumbing inspector and
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is hereby empowered to enforce all ordinances relating
to the installation, care and standards of plumbing and
shall make such inspections as may be necessary to insure
compliance with such provisions.
13.106 COPIES OF PERMIT TO ASSESSORS
In addition to all other duties, the Building Commissioner
shall forward to the Township Assessors and County Assessors
a copy of each building permit issued, at the end of each
current month.
I' 13,009 RECORDS - REPORTS
The Building Commissioner shall keep records of all
applications and shall show the disposal thereof. He
shall make monthly reports to the Village Manager of his
activities and of the services of the Department. He shall
file such other reports as may be required by the Village
Manager.
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ARTICLE II: BUILDING CODE
13.201 ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS: ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
The provisions of the One and Two Family Dwelling Code,
1979 Edition as prepared by the Nationally Recognized Model
Codes, is hereby adopted as the regulations governing the
construction of detached one and two family units, their
appurtenances and accessory structures except as noted
herein:
a) The provisions of the BOCA Basic
Code 1981 Edition shall apply to
items not specifically covered by
the One & Two Family Dwelling Code,
C_ 1979 Edition.
b) "Part VI ELECTRICAL" of said Code is
hereby deleted and replaced by Article
IV of this Chapter.
c) Chapter 2, Building and Planning, One
and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1979
Edition, is revised by adding to
section R-216 SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEMS,
the following sentence at the end of
the paragraph: The quantity, location
and operation of these detectors shall
meet the requirements of NFPA Std. #74
1978 Edition level #4 protection.
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Three copies of said One and Two Family Dwelling
Unit Code, 1979 Edition, are available for inspection and
on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
13.202 ALL OTHER STRUCTURES
The 1981 Edition of the Basic Building Code as pre-
pared by the Building Officials and Code Administrators
International, Inc. is hereby adopted as the regulations
governing the construction of all other buildings and
structures in the Village of Elk Grove Village.
Detached one and two family dwelling unit provisions
of the 1981 B.O.C.A. Basic Building Code shall not prevail,
when specifically covered in the One and Two Family Dwelling
Code, 1979 Edition.
The 1981 B.O.C.A. Basic Building Code is hereby modi-
fied and amended in such manner as is set forth in the
remaining Article of this Chapter.
Three copies of said 1981 B.O.C.A. Basic Building
Code are available for inspection and on file in the
office of the Village Clerk.
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art the following
into their spect. . Positions
13.203
in the 1981 Basic Building Code herein adopted see
Article I through VII for amendments).
68C Sec.
100.1 Village of Elk Grove Village
1.
As established by the President an
2. 114.3.1 Board of Trustees
3.
117.4 Delete
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118.2 Delete
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123.3 As established by the President and
5• Board of Trustees
01.1 Section deleted in its entirety and
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6• amended to read - (see sec. 13.214)
7.
1807.1.1 One (1) foot, 0.338 meters
1307.2.2 Deleted
B. 1906.1 As established by the President and
9. Board of Trustees
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i 13.204 Section 106 Moved Structures shall be amended
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by adding the following:
A. No person, firm or corporation shall move any
building on, through, or over any street, alley,
sidewalk or other public place in the Village
without having obtained a permit therefore from
the Building Commissioner. Applications for such
permits shall be made in writing to the Building
Commissioner and shall state thereon the proposed
route and number of days it is intended that the
building shall occupy any portion of any public
street.
B. No permit shall be issued to move a building to
a location within the Village of Elk Grove Village
to a location when the use of said building at said
location would cause a violation of applicable
regulations.
C. .Any person, firm, or corporation applying for a per-
mit under this Article shall prior to receiving
a permit, submit a bond with a lawful corporate
surety to be approved by the Village attorney, con-
ditioned on compliance with all the provisions of
this Article and agreeing to pay and holding the
C. (continued)
public street by the building or structure moved.
D. Whenever a public street is used, safety warning
devices shall be provided by a permittee as required
by the Police Department.
E. Whenever it shall be necessary to interfere with
wires or cables of public utility in moving a build-
ing, the applicant for a permit shall furnish evidence
that appropriate arrangements have been made with the
affected public utility.
C_ F. Whenever it shall be necessary in moving a building
to traverse non -Village public streets, it shall
be the responsibility of the applicant for a permit
hereunder, to furnish evidence that appropriate
permission has been secured from the agency or party
who maintains and/or owns the non -Village public
street to be used.
G. Whenever a building or structure is moved or demolished,
the sites shall be maintained in a safe condition and
restored to grade in accordance with the provisions
of Article 18 of the B.O.C.A. Basic Building Code,
1981 Edition.
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Village harmless
from any
claim which may be
made against it
by reason
of the occupation of any
public street by the building or structure moved.
D. Whenever a public street is used, safety warning
devices shall be provided by a permittee as required
by the Police Department.
E. Whenever it shall be necessary to interfere with
wires or cables of public utility in moving a build-
ing, the applicant for a permit shall furnish evidence
that appropriate arrangements have been made with the
affected public utility.
C_ F. Whenever it shall be necessary in moving a building
to traverse non -Village public streets, it shall
be the responsibility of the applicant for a permit
hereunder, to furnish evidence that appropriate
permission has been secured from the agency or party
who maintains and/or owns the non -Village public
street to be used.
G. Whenever a building or structure is moved or demolished,
the sites shall be maintained in a safe condition and
restored to grade in accordance with the provisions
of Article 18 of the B.O.C.A. Basic Building Code,
1981 Edition.
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13.205 DELETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY
Section 109.1 thru 109.9 inclusive
Section 110.1 thru 110.8 inclusive
13.206 REQUIRED PERMIT
Section 111.1, When Permit is Required, is amended
to read as follows:
When Permit is Required: When the value of con-
struction is three hundred dollars ($300.00) or more
it shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter
or demolish a structure; or change the occupancy of
a building or structure requiring greater strength,
exitway or sanitary provisions; or to change to a
prohibited use; or to install or alter any equip-
ment for which provision is made or the installation
of which is regulated by this code, without first
filing an application with the building official
in writing and obtaining the required permit
therefore; except that ordinary repairs, as defined
in Section 104.0, which do not involve any violation
of this code shall be exempt from this provision.
Fences and/or dense plantings shall not be installed
without first securing a permit pursuant to the Zoning
Ordinance of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
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13.207 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Section 111.5, Plans and Specifications, is deleted
and amended to read:
111.5 Plans and Specifications
The application for a permit shall be accompanied by
not less than four complete copies of plans and specifica-
tions bearing the seal and signature of a registered
architect, structural or professional engineer pursuant to
the Statutes of the State of Illinois. Said plans and
specifications shall be drawn to a scale to show with clarity
the details and dimensions of the work to be performed and
the material to be used. The Building Commissioner is
authorized to modify and/or waive the requirement for plans
and/or specifications when the proposed work is of a minor
nature.
Prelimfnary Plan Review services may be performed by
the Building Commissioner or his authorized representative
upon receipt of sufficient information of partially com-
pleted plans for the purpose of providing advice and
assistance about Village requirements and standards. Said
service shall be performed for a fee not to be in excess of
one-half of the established fee normally charged for full
and final plan review and approval. Any fees paid for said
preliminary review shall not be credited toward the cost for
final plan review work.
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13.208 PLOT DIAGRAM
Section 111.6, Site Plan, is amended as follows,
and is to include the following as the beginning of the
section:
111.6 Plot Plan and Survey
In addition to the requirements below, evidence
shall be furnished to the Building Commissioner, such
as a plat of survey of said lot prepared by a licensed
Illinois Land Surveyor, that the intended building site
/ is a lot of record.
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Except for an addition to a single family resi-
dence, and their accessory structure, the Building
Commissioner shall be provided with a plat of survey
showing the location of said subsurface improvements
in reference to property lines and other structures located
on the same property under development and the elevation
of subservice improvements per USGS datum, prior to
proceeding with above -ground improvements, prepared
by a licensed Illinois Land Surveyor.
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13.209 SUSPENSION OF PERMIT
Section 112.2, Suspension of Permit, is hereby deleted
and amended to read:
112.2 Suspension of Permit
Any permit issued shall cease to be valid when
approved work at the site has not started within sixty
(60) days of the date issued, or been completed within
twelve (12) months of the date issued, or been diligently
pursued for a period of thirty (30) days following
commencement of any work at the site unless otherwise
extended by the Building Commissioner.
13.210 SECTION 114.0 FEES
Shall be amended as follows:
A fee for each plan examination, building permit
and inspection shall be as established by the President
and Board of Trustees.
The fee for a permit to move a structure or building
shall be as established by the President and Board of
Trustees.
The fee for a permit for the demolition of a buildi.ng
or structure shall be as established by the President
and Board of Trustees.
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C 13.210 FEES (continued)
The fee for a permit to erect signs and similar
structures shall be as established by the President
and Board of Trustees.
Section 114.4, Accounting, is hereby deleted and
amended to read:
All accounting and fiscal responsibilities shall
be performed as required by the State of Illinois Statutes
and the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
( Section 114.5, Refunds, is hereby deleted and amended
\ to read:
114.5 Refunds: Refunds for fees paid shall
not be authorized nor made.
13.211 UNLAWFUL CONTINUANCE
Section 118.2 is hereby amended to read:
118.2 Unlawful Continuance
It shall be unlawful for any person to continue
any work in or about any building after having been
served with a Stop Work order, except as may be
authorized by the Building Commissioner to elimin-
ate violations and/or unsafe conditions.
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13.212 COMPENSATION OF BOARD SURVEY
Section 123.3 Compensation of Board Survey, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and emended to read:
123.3 Compensation
Compensation of any person serving on the Board
of Survey shall be as determined by the President
and Board of Trustees.
13.213 BOARD OF APPEALS
Section 124.3 Compensation of Board of Appeals, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read:
124.3 Compensation
Compensation of any person serving on the Board
of Appeals shall be determined by the President and
Board of Trustees.
13.214 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Section 201 Add the following definition:
Fire Official: The Fire Chief or other designated
authority charged with the administration of
the fire service of this jurisdiction.
13.215 FIRE LIMITS
Delete Section 501.2 in its entirety and amend
to read:
The Fire Limits shall comprise all property now
or hereafter zoned as office, business, or commercial
perperty (8-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 0-T, and B-5 0-P). Any
property rezoned or reclassified as office, business,
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ur commercial property shall u_ within ane Fire Limits
by virtue of Zoning or said reclassification.
13.216 TABLE OF THE 1981 B.O.C.A. BASIC BUILDING CODE
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Amend the following Table of the 1981 B.O.C.A.
Basic Building Code.
Table 505, Line R-2 under Columns 4A and 4B shall
be limi*.ed to ei^ht dwelling units or less, over
eight (8) units not permitted.
13.217 PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED & AGED
Section 515, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
13.218 PARKING LOTS
Section 622 Parking Lots, is hereby deleted in its
entirety and add new Section 622.
All parking and off-street loading areas shall be
installed in accordance with the requirements of
-the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinace.
624.4 - to read same as revised Section 622.
13.219 SWIMMING POOLS
A. Section 627.4 is deleted in its entirety. For
location, see Ordinance 842, Section 3.54D.
B. Section 627.6.2 is hereby deleted and amended to
read:
627.6.2 Drainage Systems
Water demand from a pool shall not be discharged
to the storm sewer during periods of rain or storms. At
no time shall the rate of drain water exceed a flow of
200 gallons per minute.
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13.219 YMING POOLS (continued)
627.9 Safety Devices
Change depth of pool from 24" to 30".
13.220 HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
Section 629.3 Options - The following sections
are hereby deleted:
629.3 Options
629.3.2 Area of Refuge
629.3.2.1 Division of floor area
629.3.2.2. Stairway & Elevator
629.3.2.2 Exterior Openings
629.3.2.4 Wall Construction
629.3.2.5 Floor/ceiling Construction
13.221 AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Section 629.3.1 Automatic Fire Suppression
System is revised to read as follows:
629.3.1 Automatic Fire Suppression System:
An automatic fire suppression system shall be installed
throughout the building. The system shall be
designed using the parameters set forth in Article 17
and the requirements of Section 629.3.1.1 through
629.3.1.3.
13.222 TYPES AND LOCATION OF MEANS OF EGRESS
Section 807.2.1 Exit discharge:
Amend by adding the following:
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13.222 TYPES AND LOCATION OF MEANS OF EGRESS (continued)
Doorway grading: From each grade floor exitway there
i shall be provided, after exiting the structure, a
hard surfaced area a minimum of forty-eight (48)
inches in width centered at the thirty-two (32)
inch minimum required opening and extending to a
property line adjoining a public street or alley or
a point which is a minimum of ten (10) feet clear
from any part of the structure. At the exit door,
the level of the exterior surface shall not be
elevated from the floor inside the door, nor shall
it be more than two (2) inches below the floor inside
the door. A grade floor exitway shall not have a
threshold greater than one-half (1/2) inch high, with
beveled edges. The floor and exterior surface shall
`A not have a grade of more than two (2) per cent for
a distance of five (5) feet either side of the door.
The remainder of the required exterior hard surfaced
area shall have, in the direction of exiting, an
elevating gradient not greater than five (5) per
cent. Such walks shall be of a continuing common
surface not interrupted by steps or abrupt changes in
grade.
Exception: One -and two-family dwellings (use group R-3).
Section 812.2 Number of Doorways:
Amend last sentance to read:
All doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel.
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13.223 EXIT SIGNS AND LIGHTS
Section 823.2 Delete "or in other approved
distinguished colors".
13.224 MEANS OF EGRESS LIGHTING
Section 824.4 Emergency Lighting System
Section 824.4.2 through 824.4.6 are amended
to read as follows:
824.4.2 Use Group B: In all buildings of
Use Group 8 containing more than 100 occupants or
when having one or more floors above or below grade.
824.4.3 Use Group F: In all buildings of
Use Group F.
824.4.4. Use Group M;. In all buildings of Use
Group M when greater than 3,000 square feet (2792)
in area on any floor, or when having one or more
floors above or below grade floor.
824.4.5 Use Group R-1: In all buildings of
Use Group R-1 containing more than 25 sleeping rooms.
824.4.6 Use Group R-2: In all buildings of Use
Group R-2 containing more than 50 occupants.
824.4.7 Use Group S. In all buildings of
Use Group S.
824.4.8 Windowless buildings: In all
windowless buildings or portions thereof except
buiid:ngs of Use Group R-3.
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13.225 FIRE WALLS AND PARTY WAL
Section 1407.5, 1407.5.1, 1907.5.2
and 1407.5.3 are hereby deleted in their entirety
and amended to read:
1407.5 Continuity of walls: In all buildings
and structures, wall shall be continuous from
foundation to 2 feet 8 inches (07. ;.,:) above the
roof surface.
13.226 PRECAUTIONS DURING BUILDING OPERATIONS
Section 1801.1 Temporary Construction, is
deleted in its entirely and amended to read:
1801.
A. A Building Permit shall not be issued until an
operational plan has been submitted to and approved by
the Building Commissioner. The operational plan shall
indicate emergency fire apparatus vehicle access, as
determined by the Fire Chief , capable of supporting an
emergency fire apparatus vehicle weighing 42;000 lbs.,
truck runways, employee parking areas, and material
storage yards.
B. A $1,500.00 Cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit,
payable to and on demand by the Village of Elk Grove
Village shall be deposited with the Village Treasurer.
C. The cash deposit or letter of credit shall be cashed and
called to the extent necessary to meet expenses incurred
by the Village of Elk Grove Village if any aspect of the
operational plan is violated, or if the requirements of
Section 13.227 are not observed. Construction work shall
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13.226 1901.1 Temporary Construction ',!ontin I)
cease if the level of the cash deposit or letter
of credit is not restored within four business
days and said work shall not be resumed until said
deposit requirements are met.
0. Upon successful completion of all construction
activities authorized by a permit and final
inspection approval by the Building Commissioner,
the cash deposit or letter of credit then on file
with the Village shall be returned unused to the
depositor by the Village Treasurer.
E. The Building Commissioner may, when the work to be
performed under a permit is minor in nature or scope,
authorize a cash deposit or letter of credit or other
deposit of less than $1,500.00 to fulfill the
above requirements.
13.227 MAINTENANCE
Section 1804.1 Maintenance, is hereby amended to
include the following as the last paragraph in the section:
1804.1 Maintenance
A. It shall be unlawful to allow dirt, debris, gravel, stone
concrete or any other material to be deposited, dropped or
thrown on a street which has been prepared for construction,
repair or reconstruction or which nas a bituminous paving
course in place. The Building Commissioner and his
authorized representatives are authorized to stop all
construction activity if upon prior written notice by him
to the owner's agent or general contractor, such materials
are not removed within two (2) hours.
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13.227 MAINTENANCE (continued)
B. Failure of the Builder and/or developer to maintain
the emergency fire apparatus vehicle access routes
in a usable fashion, as determined by the Fire
Chief or to abide by the approved said operational
plan shall constitute sufficient grounds for the
Building Commissioner to suspend any building
permit issued in the affected area (Ref. 13.225).
C. The cash deposit or letter of credit, required
under Section 13.225, shall be used or cashed
to the extent of expenses incurred by the
Village if any Village employee, Villaae equip-
ment, or Village contracted services are used to
remove any such material from any street as
described above. Said expenses shall be deter-
mined in accordance with a schedule of charges
approved by the President and Board of Trustees
and on file in the Office of the Village Clerk.
13.228 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES
Article 19, _Signs and Outdoor Display structures, is
hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read:
Article 19 Signs and Displays
It shall be unlawful to construct, erect, remove
relocate, expand or alter any sign, display or similar
item of any size or nature without first securing
a permit pursuant to the Sign Regulations of the
Village of Elk Grove Village.
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ARTICLE III - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
13.301 SCOPE
The Provisions of this article specify where fire protection and
detection systems shall be required in all buildings or structures
or parts thereof hereafter erected. The 1981 B.O.C.A. Basic
Building Code, Article 17 as herein after amended and hereby
adopted as the regulations governing the installation of fire
protection and detection systems.
NOTE: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ARE NO
LONGER IN THE MECHANICAL CODE.
13.302 amended FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Section 17.02.2 Delete Exception
Add Section 1702.8.1:
1702.8.1 - Use Groups R -l: In all buildings
or structures of use groups R-1:
1. When of more than two stories in height;
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L 2. When more than 50 habitable rooms are
located above the first floor.
1702.12 - Storage and workshop areas: Amended
to read as follows:
In all portions of Use Group A, B, I
and R-2 occupied for storage, work-
shop or similar purpose. Exceptions:
1.
2. (To be retained as is.)
13.303 WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Section 1704. Add new sub -section
1704.9 Sprinkler water runoff: A minimum of one (1) four (4)
inch floor drain or other approved means shall be provided for
every 10,000 square feet of floor area on the grade or subgrade
levels and for every 5,000 square feet on any floor area above
the grade floor. The location of the drain shall be approved by
the Fire Official prior to the issuance of any building permits.
(Section 13.302 amended by Ord. No. 1638 passed 4-24-84.)
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13.304 LIMITED AREA SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Section 1705.5 Sprinkler Alarm:
Section 1705.5 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1705.5 Sprinkler Alarms -
Alarm and alarm attachments shall be required
when there are more than 10 sprinklers on the
system.
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13.305 AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Section 1716.2 Approval Amend the last
sentence to read as follows:
The automatic detecting devices shall be combination
heat and photo electric smoke detectors.
(continued on following page)
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13.306 AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS (oontinu-'l
Heat detectors may be used in special areas, when
approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 1716.3.3 Use Group B or R-2
Sub Section 1716.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
Use Group B or R-2 in all buildings of use R-2:
1. When of more than two (2) stories in height;
or
2. When more than fifty (50) habitable rooms are
located above the first or grade floor.
Use Group B:
1. When of more than two (2) stories in height;
or
2. When more than 7,500 square feet in area per
floor.
Exception: In buildings of Use Group R-2 smoke
detectors are not required within the dwelling
units except as required by Section 1716.3.4
Add the following sections:
Section 1716.3.5: Senior Citizens Housing as
defined in the Elk Grove Zoning Ordianance shall be
provided with a complete heat and smoke detection
system.
Section 1716.3.6: In all buildings of use Group;;
A-1, A-2 and A-3 with an occupancy load of more than
50 persons as computed in accordance with Article 8CO
shall be equipped with an approved heat and smoke
detection system.
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13,305 AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS (continued)
Section 1716,.3.7: All recreational purpose
buildings shall be equipped with an approved heat
and smoke detection system.
Section 1716.3.8: In all buildings of use Group
A-4, when more than 1000 square feet in area shall be
equipped with an approved heat and smoke detector
system. Exception: Buildings equipped with a complete
fire suppression system.
Section 1716.4: Sprinkler Building Exception:
Section 1716.4 is amended to read as follows:
Sprinkler building exception: The requirements for
{ an automatic fire alarm system may be omitted in
building or portions thereof equipped with an
automatic fire suppression system when approved by
the Fire Official. The manual fire alarm system
conforming to Section 1717.0 shall be required.
This exception does not apply to single station
smoke detectors as required in Section 1716.3.4.
.13.306 MANUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
Section 1717.3 where required is hereby amended to
include the following:
In building of Use Group S-1, S-2, and I occupancies
more than 2 stories in height or more, than 150,000 square
feet in floor area of the same tenant area, a manual fire
alarm system is required.
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13.307 SUPERVISION
Section 1718.2 Fire Protection Systems
Section 1718.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1718.2 Fire Protection Systems: All fire
protection systems shall have a direct connection to the
the Elk Grove Village Fire Department Communications
Center or an alternate method of connection as approved
- by the Fire Chief.
13.308 FEES
The fees for fire protection plan review shall
be as established by the President and Board of
Trustees.
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ARTICLE IV ELECTRICAL CODE
13.401 PERIODIC PERMITS
A Periodic Permit for the installation, alteration and
repair of electrical conductors and equipment may be issued
to a person only where such electrical work is to be performed
in or on the premises or property owned or controlled by the
said person, and used exclusively by him to conduct his
business.
13.402
It shall be unlawful to obtain a Periodic Permit under
the terms. of this article fcr the installation, alteration,
and repair of elctrical conductors or apparatus where such
r
work is performed under or by contract.
13.403
No Periodic Permit shall be issued to any person until
a qualified electrician is appointed as required by this Code.
13.404
Where an applicant has complied with this Code, the
Chief Electrical Inspector or his authorized representative
shall certify him as a qualified electrician to said person,
firm, or corporation.
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13,405 QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Before any permit to install, alter, or repair electrical
work shall be issued to any person, entitled to secure permits
under the electrical regulations of this Code, he shall appoint
or employ a person who may himself or some other person w o,
for the purpose of the electrical regulations of this Code,
shall be known as a Qualified Electrician. The person so
appointed or employed to act as a Qualified Electrician shall,
before starting as such Qualified Electrician, be required
to comply with this Code.
13.406 CERTIFICA71ON OF QUALIFIED ELcCTRICT.+."!
To act as Qualified Electrician, the applicant shall be
not less than twenty-one (21) years of age, and shall have
at least four (4) years of experience in the.installation,
alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical wires,
equipment, and apparatus, or in experience equivalent thereto.
Names and addresses of employers, time employed, and in what
capacity, and proof of such service shall be furnished to the
Chief Electrical Inspector. The applicant may be required to
answer correctly, a reasonable number of questions in writing
to show that he has suffcient knowledge and technical training
to perform said electrical work.
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13.407
Whenever a Qualified Electrician shall leave or be
discharged from the employ of any person or firm required
to employ a Qualified.Electrician, within fourteen (14)
days written notice shall be given the Building Commissioner
by the employer. Permit privileges of such person or firm
shall be suspended until a Certified Qualified Electrician
is employed or appointed.
13.408
An annual, semi-annual or quarterly permit, (Periodic
t_ Permit) for the installation, alteration, and repair of
electrical wires and apparatus may be issued, and renewal
permits issued at the expiration date of original permit,
to persons where, due to their method of operation or the
nature of their business, it is necessary to make frequent
alterations and change of their electrical equipment.
13.409
Before any annual, semi-annual or quarterly permit
(Periodic Permit) shall be issued to any person, he shall
appoint or employ a Qualified Electrician in conformity
with this code.
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13.410 PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES
All permit and inspection fees under this Article
shall be established by the President and Board of Trustees.
13.411 ADOPTION OF CODE
The National Electrical Code, 1981 Edition, is hereby
adopted by the Village of Elk Grove Village as its official
Electrical Code and shall continue to be and its provisions
shall continue to be controlling in the electrical wiring
and electrical construction of all buildings and structures
within the corporate limits of the Village, excepc
as the provisions contained in this Article may be in con-
flict therewith, in which event the provisions contained in
this Article shall prevail and said provisions of the National
Electrical Code in conflict therewith shall be of no force
and effect.
13.412 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE AND MULTI -FAMILY
R-1, R-2, R-3 R-4, A-1, A-2 and A-3 RESIDENTIAL WIRING
A. All detached structures requiring sl _trical
shall be served underground in a approved manner, and
shall be suitably protected against phy:ical darns-.
B. All applications for permits to install or alter elec-
trical wiring systems other than minor alteration or
process wiring shall include plans indicating the
following information:
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13.412 (continued)
Outlets to same circuit, number of outlets on each
circuit, number of outlets proposed, number and size
of wire to be drawn in conduit and complete service
and all feeder riser diagrams and grounding methods
and material to be used.
C. All installations or alterations of electrical equip-
ment shall be inspected before any of the work is
concealed. Any person, firm, company, or corporation
shall notify the Chief Electrical Inspector or his duly
authorized deputy, giving twenty-four (24) hours notics
before the required electrical inspection.
1. The Chief Electrical Inspector or his au.
authorized deputy is herein empowered to
remove or cause to be removed from said building
any material which might interfere with a thorough
inspection. Said removal shall be at owner's
expense.
2. After wires are drawn in the conduits and properly
spliced, it shall be the duty of the person, firm,
company, or corporation to notify the Chief Elec-
trical Inspector or his duly authorized deputy
who shall inspect such work within twenty=four (24)
hours of such notice being given.
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13.412 (continued)
3. It shall be unlawful to use or turn on power
into, or induce any electric current to flow
through any wires or equipment hereafter installed
until approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
Commonwealth Edison Company shall not be permitted
to i;:;zall a service meter unless approved by the
Chief Electrical Inspector.
4. The foregoing does not restrict the issuance of
the temporary approval by the Chief Electrical
Inspector or his duly authorized deputy for the
<� of electricity for construction purposes.
0. Exit and Emergency lighting systems shall be installed
where required by the Elk Grove Village Building Code
1981 Edition BOCA Basic Building Code.
13.413 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
(I-1, I-2, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, 0-T and 0-P)
A. Definition: Commercial and Industrial Building shall
by definition include all buildings or structures in
the above districts.
B. Provisions for Commercial and Industrial wiring:
1. Service equipment may have multiple disconnects,
but they shall be in one common enclosure.
(a) Drawings shall be submitted to the
Electrical Inspection Department of the
Village of Elk Grove Village for approval
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13.413 (continued)
before any custom built electrical equipment
rated 1,000 amperes or larger is installed
for use in service or distribution wiring
system.
(b) The switchboard manufacturer who builds or
assembles the service equipment shall submit
three sets of detail drawings of his proposal,•
incuding the current interrupting capacity
of all overcurrent devices, to the Utility
Inspection Department (or the individual
working for the Utility and designated by
them as their plan examiner) who upon approval
will retain one copy, stamp with their approval
the two remaining copies of the drawings and
forward them to the Department of Electrical
Inspection of Elk Grove Village, who in turn
will, upon approval, attach the Village approval
stamp and return one copy to the Submitter
bearing the approval stamp of both the Village
and the Utility and any changes, corrections,
additions, or deletions necessary for approval.
C. Pendant hung flexible cable and cord will be permitted
with the written approval of the Chief Electrical
Inspector or his duly authorized deputy under those
circumstances where the use of flexible cord as a
wiring method is necessary to the method of operation
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13.413 (continued)
due to frequent alterations and changes of the
electrical equipment. All such cables shall contain
a GROUND conductor and shall be terminated in approved
fittings.
13.414 ALL INSTALLAIICNS OR ALTERATIONS OF ELECTR:CAL
SHALL BE INSPECTED BEFORE ANY OF THE WORK IS CONCEALED
Any person, firm, company, or corporation shall notify
the Chief Electrical.Inspector or his duly authorized deputy
giving him twenty-four (24) hours notice before the required
electrical inspection.
A. The Chief Electrical Inspector or his duly authorized
deputy is therein empowered to remove or cause to be
removed from said building any material which might
interfere with a thorough inspection. Said removal
shall be at owner's expense.
B. After wires are drawn in the conduits and properly
spliced, it shall be the duty of the person, firm,
company, or corporation to notify the Chief Electrical
Inspector or his duly authorized deputy who shall
inspect such work within twen;.y-tour (24) hours of
such.noica being given.
C. The Chief Electrical Inspector or his duly autnorized
deputy shall certify approval after the completion of
installation of all wiring or all apparatus of said
work is found to be in full compliance of the terms
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13.414 (continued)
of this Article and with the rules adopted.
D. It shall be unlawful to use or turn on power into,
or induce any electric current to flow through any
wires or equipment hereafter installed until aperoved
by the Chief Electrical Inspector. Commonwealth
Edison Company shall not be permitted to install a
service meter unless approved by the Chief Electrical
Inspector.
E. The foregoing does not restrict the issuance of a
temporary approval by the Chief Electrical Inspector
or his duly authorized deputy f„r the use of elec-
tricity for construction ,," noses_
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ARTICLE V: PLUMBING CODE
13.501 FEES
The fees for plumbing permits shall be as established
by the President and Board of Trustees.
13.502 A.OPTION OF REGULATIO'S
The provisions of the Building Officials and Code
Administrators International, Inc., B.O.C.A. Basic Plumb-
ing Code 1981 is hereby adopted as the regulations ioverning
the design instal,lat'.cn, alteration, repair, and main-
tenance of plumbing systems installed in Elk Grove Village,
subject to the following amendments:
13.503
Insert
the following into their respective positions
in
the
1981
B.O.C.A. Basic Plumbing
Code herein adopted:
BPC
Sect.
1.
P
100.1
the Village of Elk
Grove Village
2.
P
104.1
date of adoption
3.
P
114.2
as determined by
the President and
Board of Trustees
4.
P
117.4
as determined by
the President and
Board of Trustees
5.
P
118.2
As determined by
the President and
Board of Trustees
6.
P
303.2
300 feet
7.
P
308.3
3 feet 6 inches,
3 feet 6 inches
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P-1601.3 Every building equipped with plumbing
fixtures and used for human occupancy or habitation
shall be provided with a water savings device on
all plumbing fixtures. These fixtures shall not
utilize a water flow rate in excess of the ma::imum
rates published by the Illinois Department of Trans-
portation in Rules and Procedures for Lake Michigan
Allocation, or as may be forthcoming from the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Energy
Conservation and Production Act (H.R. 12169) in its
Energy Conservation Standards for New Buildings (PL94-
385).
13.505 COPIES OF THE CODE
Three copies of the plumbing code adopted by the
Village shall be on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
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13.504 Revise the
following
sections
to read as follows:
Addition to
Section
P-1601.0
Water Required
P-1601.3 Every building equipped with plumbing
fixtures and used for human occupancy or habitation
shall be provided with a water savings device on
all plumbing fixtures. These fixtures shall not
utilize a water flow rate in excess of the ma::imum
rates published by the Illinois Department of Trans-
portation in Rules and Procedures for Lake Michigan
Allocation, or as may be forthcoming from the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Energy
Conservation and Production Act (H.R. 12169) in its
Energy Conservation Standards for New Buildings (PL94-
385).
13.505 COPIES OF THE CODE
Three copies of the plumbing code adopted by the
Village shall be on file in the Office of the Village
Clerk.
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ARTICLE VI: MECHANICAL CODE
13.601 PERMIT FEES
All permit fees under this Article shall be as
e_tabl'^hAd ty +.4e President and Board of Trt:stmes.
13.602 ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS
The provisions of the 1981 Edition of the B.O.C.A.
Basic Mechanical Code are hereby adopted as the regulations
governing the design, installation, alteration, repair and
maintenance of mechanical systems installed in the Village
of Elk Grove Village, subject to the following amendments:
13.603 Insert the following into their respective positions
in the 1981 B.O.C.A. Basic Mechanical Code herein adopted:
BMC - Sect.
1. M 100.1 Village of Elk Grove Village
2. M 114.2 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
3. M 114.3 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
4. M 117.4 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
5. M 117.4 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
6. M 117.4 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
7. M 118.2 as determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
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13.603
13.604
(continued)
8. M 502 as determined by the President
and Board of Trustees
9. M 900.3 As determined by the President and
Board of Trustees
Add the following:
M 300.9 Use of Water for Comfort Air Conditioning
In all apparatus or equipment installed for the purpose of
changing the dry bulb temperature or humidity content of
the air, whether used in conjunction with summer comfort air
conditioning or other refregeration, the following regulations
shall apply:
(a) The use of water is prohibited when used directly
from the mains as a cooling medium in air washers or any
type of equipment whereby the air to be conditioned comes into
direct contact with sprays or wet surfa:es, or where the
water is used as the direct or indirect cooling system
medium in coils.
(b) The use of water is permitted in all compressor type
refrigeration units having standard rated capacities o one
an -1 -..ns r,r (c)
a--
(c) .All cbmpressor type r?frigeration units having standard
rated capacities of one and one-half 0 1/2) tons or over
shall be equipped with evaporative coolers and condensers,
water cooling towers, spray ponds or other water cc._'.in
equipment so that all water from the mains is used for make-
up purposes only.
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13.604
(continued)
*Note in (b) and (c) capacities shall be in accordance
with conditions given in Standard A.S.R.E. Testing and
Rating Codes.
(d) If other than compressor types of refrigeration
units are used, the consumption of water from the mains
shall be limited in amount to not more per ton of refr-
igeration producted than would be used by the compressor
type described under (c) above when such trype is operated
under normal condictions.
13.605 Add the following:
M 609.1.1
The replacement of an existing appliance, in one
and two family dwelling units, with appliance of an equiva-
lent capacity shall not require alterations or changes to
the structure or to the venting systems.
13.606 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Article II - Air Pollution Control is hereby deleted
in its entirely. (See Ord. 842, Section 5.9 Performance
Standards)
13.607 Add the following:
M 800.5 Use of Water for Refrigeration
In all appahatus or equipment installated for the purpose of
changing the dry bulb temperature or humidity content of the
air, whether used in conjunction with summer comfort air
conditioning or other refrigeration, the following
regulations shall apply:
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13.607 kcontinued)
(a) The use of water is prohibited when used directly
from the mains as a cooling medium in air washers or any
type of equipment whereby the air to be conditioned comes
into direct contact with sprays or wet surfaces, or where
the water is used as the direct or indirect cooling system
JII in cc,l;.
(b) The use of water is permitted in all compressor type
refrigeration units having standard rated capacities of
one and one-half (1 1/2) tons or less.
(c) All compressor type refrigeration units having standard
rated capacities of one and one-half (1 1/2) tons or
over shall be equipped with evaporative coolers and
condensers, water cooling towers, spray ponds or other water
cooling equipment so that all water from the mains is used for
make-up purposes only.
*Note in (b) and (c) capacities shall be in accordance with
conditions given in Standard A.S.R.E. Testi,-,q ar' gating C.�ss.
(d) If.other than compressor types of refrigeration units
are used, the consumption of water from the mains shall be
limited in amount to not more per ton of refrigeration
producted than would be used by the compressor ty,-.3 desc:'_:_
under (c) above when such type is operated under normal
conditions.
13.608 COPIES OF THE CODE
Three (3) copies of the Mechanical Code adopted by
the Village shall be on file in the office of the Village
Clerk.
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ARTICLE VII: PENALTIES
13.701 Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of
not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than five
hundred -dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and a separate
offense shall be deemed committed on each day, commencing
from date of official notification, during or on which
a violation or failure to comply occurs or continues.
In addition, the Village shall have the right to
seek injunctive relief from
the Circuit Court
of Cook
- County, including the Third
Municipal District
thereof to
abate or enjoin any violation of this chapter wherein the
continuation thereof would cause a serious injury to the
public health, safety and welfare.
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F"
,- SECTION THREE: That this Ordinance shall be in
full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication
according to law.
PASSED this 9th day of November , 1982.
APPROVED this 9th day of November , 1982.
VOTE: AYES 6 NAYS 0 ABSENT 0
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
Published in pamphlet form this 17th day of November 1982
in the Elk Grove Herald.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1546
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Elk Grove Village, an Illinois home rule municipality located in the
Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That Article III, Fire Prevention Code, of Chapter 6 of
the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village be and the same is
hereby amended in its entirety, said Article as amended is set forth as
follows:
ARTICLE III - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
6.301 Adoption.) There is hereby adopted by the Village of Elk Grove
Village for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions
hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion the BOCA (Building
Officials b Code Administrators International Inc.) Basic Fire Prevention
Code 1981 Edition, 1982 Supplement save and except such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
6.302 Copies of Code.) Three (3) copies of the 1981 and 1982 Supplement
of the BOCA/Basic Fire Preveniton Code, Building Official and Code
Administrations International Inc. as adopted herein are on file in the
Office of the Village Clerk.
6.303 Jurisdiction.) The jurisdiction of the Fire Prevention Code shall
Include property and structures within the Village of Elk Grove Village.
6.304 Creation of the Fire Prevention Bureau.) A Fire Prevention
Bureau is hereby created in - the Fire Department of the Village of Elk
Grove Village. Said Bureau shall be under the direction of the Chief of
the Fire Department subject to the general direction of the Village Manager.
! (Article III
of
Chapter
6
repealed
6 amended
by
Ord.
No. 837
passed
12-5-72.)
(Article 111
of
Chapter
6
repealed
S amended
by
Ord.
No.1244
passed
9-12-78.)
(Article III
of
Chapter
6
repealed
b amended
by
Ord.
No.1546
passed
I1-9-82.)
6.305 Members.)
A. The Chief of the Fire Department shall select a
person to be, in addition to any other responsi-
bilities be may have, the Officer in Charge of the
Fire Prevention Bureau who shall serve in such
capacity at the discretion of the Chief of the
Fire Department.
B. The Chief of the Fire Department may also select
additional persons as Inspectors to be assigned
to the Fire Prevention Bureau under the super-
vision of the Officer in Charge of the Bureau.
6.306 Duties.) It shall be the duty of the Officer in Charge of the
Fire Prevention Bureau to:
A. Enforce all laws and ordinances of the State, County
and Village, covering the following:
1. The prevention of fires;
2. The storage and use of explosives and flammables;
3. The maintenance of automatic and other fire alarm
systems, and fire extinguishing equipment:
4. The maintenance, regulation and adequacy of
means of egress;
5. The investigation of the cause and origin of fires;
6. The Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau
shall perform such other duties as may be required
from time to time, including making recommendations
to Improve this Code. -
B. Provide technical staff assistance and support to the Buildinc
Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove Village in the follow-
ing areas:
1. Examination of plans for new construction,
reconstruction or alteration of structures
and to advise the Building Commissioner
thereon of the extent of non-compliance with
established Village requirements and codes
relating to life, safety and fire prevention,
alerting and suppression systems.
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2. Inspection of construction in progress to advise
the Building Commissioner thereon of non-compliance
with life, safety, and fire prevention, alerting
and suppresion systems previously approved for
said construction.
3. Review of existing and new standards, codes and
requirements to advise the Building Commissioner
thereon of changes considered necessary for
improved life, safety, and fire prevention,
alerting and suppression systems.
C. A report of the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be made
annually to the Fire Chief and transmitted to the
Village Manager of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
The report shall contain all proceedings under this Code,
with such data as the Chief of the Fire Department may
require, including recommendations to improve the Fire
Prevention Code.
6.307 Definitions.)
A. Whenever the word "Municipality" is used in 'the Fire
Prevention Code, it shall be held to mean the Village
of Elk Grove Village.
B. Whenever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in
the Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Village
Attorney for the Village of Elk Grove Village.
C. Whenever the term "Village Manager" is used in this
Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the Village
Manager of Elk Grove Village.
D. Whenever the term "Fire Official" or "Chief of the
Fire Prevention Bureau" is used in this Fire
Prevention Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of
the Fire Department of the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
E. Whenever the term "Building Commissioner" is used
in the Fire Prevention Code, it shall mean the
Building Commissioner of the Village of Elk Grove
Village.
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6.308 Prohibition of Storage and Location of Certain Matter.)
1 A. Storage of flammable liquids in outside above ground
i tanks referred to in section F-2903.0 paragraph F-
2903.1 of the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code 1981
Edition is hereby prohibited.
B. New bulk plants for flammable liquids referred to
in section F-2902.0 of the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention
Code 1981 Edition is hereby prohibited.
C. Bulk storage of liquified petroleum gas referred to
in section F-3100.0 of the BOCA Basic Fire Prevention
Code 1981 Edition is hereby prohibited unless:
1. Said storage is in accordance with all require-
ments of the 1979 Edition of Pamphlet 58 of the
National Fire Protection Assocaiton.
2. A security fence six feet (6') in height with
barbed wire above is constructed and provided
around all such tank installations, said
fence shall be so constructed as to screen
from view the lower six feet (6') of the
tank installation.
s 3. The plans for said bulk storage and construction
are approved by the Fire Chief as being safe
from fire hazards and in accordance with the
provisions hereof.
4. That no tanks be installed in the flood plain,
except when provided with devices capable of
anchoring the tank to prevent its going
afloat under flood conditions.
5. That no transfiliing operations will be
allowed except that which is required from
the mobile tank, truck or railroad car to the
stationary above ground storage tank and
private filling stations utilizing Liquefied
Petroleum Gas in company owned or leased
vehicles.
a. That it be mandatory that the person
doing the transfiliing operations be
trained by the installing or servicing
company on the safety aspect and fire
prevention procedures associated with
Liquefied Petroleum Gas transfilling
operations as approved by the Fire
Department.
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6.309 Amendment of the Fire Prevention Code.) The BOCA Basic Fire
Prevention Code as herein adopted is hereby deleted and/or amended as
follows:
A. Those sections of the Fire Prevention Code
making reference to permits being required
are hereby deleted.
6.310 Modifications.) The Fire Prevention Bureau may modify any provision
of the Fire Prevention Code upon application in writing thirty (30) days
from the date of an order by the Bureau submitted by the owner or lessee,
or his duly authorized agent, when there are practical difficulties in
carrying out the strict letter of the Code, provided that the spirit of
the Code shall be observed and public safety secured. The particulars of
such modification when granted or allowed and the decision of the Fire
Prevention Bureau shall be entered upon the records of the department and
a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant and to the Village Manager.
6.311 Appeals.) Sections 104.1 and 104.2 of the 1981 BOCA Fire Prevention
Code are hereby deleted and amended to read:
A. Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall
disapprove an application or refuse to grant a
license or permit applied for, or when it is
claimed that -the provisions of the code have been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant
may, upon payment to the Village Treasurer a sum
equal to the estimated cost for publication and
court reporter services, appeal from the decision
of the Chief of the Fire Department to the President
and Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days from
the date of the decision on the modification
application.
B. The said President and Board of Trustees shall
designate a time and place for a public hearing
thereon and the applicant and Fire Chief may
present pertinent information. The decision of
the President and'Trustees shall be final. A
refund of the money not used for the foregoing
shall be made to the applicant by the Village
Treasurer.
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6.312 New Materials or Processes Which May Require Permits.) The Chief
of the Fire Department, the Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention
Bureau and the Building Commissioner shall act as a Committee to determine
and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard,
whether certain specifications and materials not presently enumerated in
the Code, may be allowed in addition to those now enumerated in said Code.
The Chief of the Fire Department shall post such list in a conspicuous
place in the Fire Department Headquarters Station, Office of the Building
Department, Office of the Village Clerk, and make copies thereof available
to other interested persons.
6.3_3 ccess to Structure.) When access to or within a structure or an
area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate
access is necessary for lifesaving or firefighting purposes, the Chief
may require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The
key box shall be a type approved by the Chief and shall contain keys
to gain necessary access as required by the Chief.
6.314 Penalty.) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this Article shall be subject to a fine of not less than Ten
($10.00) Dollars nor more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each
offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day
during or on which a violation or failure to comply occurs or continues.
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
PASSED this 9th day of November,.1982.
APPROVED this 9th day of November, 1982.
PUBLISHED this 17th day of November, 1982, in Pamphlet Form in
the Elk Grove Daily Herald.
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RESOLUTION No. 20-77
FEE SCHEDULES
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLAN REVIEW AND FOR BUILDING PERMITS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, Illinois:
Section 1: PLAN REVIEW
Preliminary Plan Review services shall be performed for a fee
not to be in excess of one half of the established fee normally
charged for Pull and final plan review and approval. Any fees
paid for said preliminary review shall not be credited toward
the cost for final plan review work.
A Plan Review for each set of plans for single family
residence - . . . . . $30.00
A Plan Review for each set of plans for single family
residence for alteration, remodeling or detached
structure - . . . . . $10.00
The applicant for a building permit for any other type of
construction shall pay the following fees when making
application for the purpose of deferring 'village expense
in examining and reviewing plans and specifications:
NOTE: For the purpose of clarifying the following schedule -
BASIC BUILDING CODE - is referred to as BBC
BASIC PLUMBING CODE - is referred to as BPC
BASIC MECHANICAL CODE - is referred to as BMC
1
The fee for a Plan Review is based on the volume of the building (see
Section 119.0 of the Basic Building Code) as follows:
Volume
Building Code
(cubic ft.)
Base Plan Review Fee*
Up to 20,000
$ 65.
20,001 - 40,000
85.
40,001 - 60,000
115.
60,001 - 80,000
140.
80,001 - 100,000
165.
100,001 - 150,000
195.
150,001 - 200,000
230.
over 200,000
$230 plus 12.30 per each
10,000 ft. over 200,000
ft.3
*Building code review fees for Assembly and Institutional Uses and
Mercantile Covered Malls (over 40,000 ft.3) shall be 1.5 times the
indicated base fee.
Multiple Building Code Review Fee by 1.5 when Mechanical and Plumbing
Code Review is required.
A Preliminary Plan Review fee shall be 0.50 times the building code
review fee.
2
The MINIMUM fee for reviewing plans for minor interior alterations and re-
modeling for other than single family residences shall not be less than . . . $10.00
Any additional and exceptional expenses incurred by the Village for Plan
Review NOT covered by the above fees shall be paid by the applicant.
Section 2: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Industrial and
Commercial -
$5.00
for
ea.
$1,000
of
construction
value
Single family
residence -
$5.00
for
ea.
$1,000
of
construction
value
Single family alteration
or remodeling or detached
structure.
Moving of building
amended Sign Fees:
$5.00 for ea. $1,000 of construction value
$200.00 per ea. day or fraction thereof.
Permit fees - Every applicant before being granted an
original permit hereunder shall pay to the Village the
following permit fee for.each sign structure:
1. Non -illuminated signs - $15.00 plus $.15 per square
foot of sign surface area of the proposed sign
2. Illuminated signs - $25.00 plus $.15 per square
foot of sign surface area of the proposed sign.
3. Temporary Signs - Permit fee - $10.00
Monthly Inspection Fee - $5.00
4. Annual Inspection Fee.
The annual inspection fee for all signs which will
require same shall be one-half the then required permit
fee for said sign.
Swimming Pools:
1. Pools capable of containing 1,500 gallons or fraction
thereof - $10.00.
2. Each additional 1,500 gallons or fraction thereof - $1.50.
(Sign Fees amended and Swimming Pools added by Res. No. 51-77 passed 7-12-77.)
3
Electrical Fees:
A. Permit and Inspection fees: For the inspection of
original installations of a single family residence
including all circuits, fixtures, receptacles and
equipment, the fee shall be
0
to
499 sq.ft. -
$20.00
500
to
799 sq.ft. -
25.00
800
to
1599 sq.ft. -
30.00
1600
to
2399 sq.ft. -
40.00
2400
to
2999 sq.ft. -
45.00
3000
and
over sq.ft. -
50.00
B. In other than single family dwellings the inspection fee
of each nominal 15 ampere and 20 ampere two wire circuit,
including fixtures, sockets or receptacles, the fee shall
be:
Circuits
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 to 50 incl.
51 to 75 incl.
76 to 100 incl.
More than 100
15 or 20 Amperes
$ 5.15
10.10
14.25
18.35
22.40
25.80
29.15
32.45
35.75
39.05
41.40
43.70
46.05
48.35
50.70
53.00
55.35
57.65
60.00
62.30
64.55
66.80
69.65
71.30
73.55
2.15 each add'1. circuit
2.00 each add'1. circuit
1.85 each add11. circuit
1.80 each add'l. circuit
C. For the inspection of a 30 ampere fixed lighting circuit,
the inspection fee is double the amount of a 15 or 20
ampere circuit fee.
D. Motors and other forms of Power consuming devices. For
the inspection of each electrical motor or Power consuming
device other than lighting fixtures, the inspection fee
shall be as follows:
One motor or Power consuming device $5.00
For each additional motor or Power
consuming device 1.50 each
This fee is 'to be applied to all motors over ; horsepower.
Motors of 4 horsepower or less are to be charged on
equivalent incandescent lamp basin.
E. Fixtures, Sockets and Receptacles on existing circuits
(Lamps of 50 watts) (Not including circuit wiring).
Inc. Lamps Fee
Inc. Lamps Fee
1
to
15
$ .95
101
to
110
$ 5.75
16
to
20
1.20
111
.to
120
6.45
21
to
25
1.80
121
to
130
6.50
26
to
30
2.25
131
to
140
6.90
31
to
40
2.70
141
to
150
7.20
41
to
50
3.15
151
to
160
7.55
51
to
60
3.60
161
to
170
7.95
61
to
70
4.05
171
to
180
8.30
71
to
80
4.50
181
to
190
8.70
81
to
90
4.95
191
to
200
9.00
91
to
100
5.40
Above
200
Lamps: 30 cents
for each
group of 25
lamps or
fraction
thereof.
F. Service entrances -- $10.00
G. Minimum Ins ection Fee. No inspection shall be made for
a ess amount than $10.00. All fees herein provided shall .
be paid to the Village before a permit is issued.
5
H. D ted by Res. No. 51-77 passed 2-77
see pace 8 - Re -Inspection Fee.
I. ALL PERMIT FEES EXCEPT PERIODIC PERMIT FEES will be paid
in advance to the Village.
Plumbing Fees
The fees for plumbing permit shall be five dollars ($5.00)
for each plumbing fixture including plumbing system, bathtub,
lavatories, closets, sinks, laundry tubs, drinking fountains,
shower receptacles, urinals, soda fountains, and traps shall
be considered fixtures.
Mechanical Fees
$10.00 for each heating plant or unit
$10.00 for each cooling unit (air conditioning)
Certificate of Occupancy
i $10.00 Residential
$25.00 Commercial & Industrial
Driveway Apron
$10.00 each
Construction Water
Minimum $5.00 or $1.00 per each 1,000 sq.ft. of building
Renew Building Permit
$5.00 for six month renewal.
0
Storage Tanks
A. For nonflammable liquid container
1. $2.00 for tanks up to 1000 gallons
2. $.50 for each 1000 gallons thereafter
B. Tanks capable of containing flammable liquid
flash point 140 degrees Fahrenheit or less
1. $10.00 for first 375 gallons
2. from 376 gallons and up -
$10.00 plus $.0075 per gallon
Fire Protection Systems
A. Fire Suppression Systems
$25.00 for first 100 heads
5.00 for every 100 additional heads
or fraction thereof
B. Standpipes
$10.00 for first standpipe
5.00 for every additional standpipe
C. Fire Pumps - $30.00 for any size pump
D. Fire Alarm System (manual or automatic)
$30.00 for any size system
E. Partial Fire Protection Equipment Installation
$25.00 for each system
7
Elevator Ins, -tions
The fees for the inspection of mechanical and electrical
safety devices for passenger and freight elevators, man -
lifts, moving stairs and dumbwaiters shall be $30.00 per
inspection.
The required number of inspections shall be as indicated
in the B.O.C.A. Basic Building Code 1975 Edition, Section
1602.
Re -Inspection Fee.
Wherever in this Article inspections are required and due
to incorrect or inaccurate information given by the owner
or agent of the premises, a re -inspection or additional
inspection is required, an additional fee of $10.00 per,
inspection shall be charged.
Section 3•
That the Village President and Village Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign said fee schedule for and in the name
of the Village and attach thereto the corporate seal.
f
Section 4•
That this resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
PASSED this
12th
day
of
April
, 1977.
APPROVED this
12th
day
of
April
, 1977.
Attest:
Village C er�
(Re -Inspection Fee added by Res. No. 51-77 passed 7-12-77.)
H
RESOLUTION NO. 1-73
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING DIRTY STREETS
WHEREAS,*Ordinance No. 1547, The Building Activities Code, Chapter
III, Section 330, establishes a requirement relating to damage to
public facilities and dirt on streets by contractors constructing
buildings withi"n the Village, and
WHEREAS, the attached fee schedule sets the fees for the express
purpose of guaranteeing that the builder will be responsible for any
damage to public facilities and cleaning of streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and
OuPage, State of Illinois, that the attached fee schedule for clean -
Ing dirty streets will be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval according to law.'
PASSED this 2nd day of January 1973.
APPROVED this 2nd day of January 1973
Village President
ATTEST;
Village Clerk
*Ord. No. 833 revised 6-14-77 by Ord. No. 1146. See Section 13.223
*Ord. No. 1146 revised 11-9-82 by Ord. No. 1547. See Section 13.226
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